Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Softcover

Carroll, Lewis

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0744582679 ISBN 13: 9780744582673

Publisher: Walker Books, 2001

Synopsis

This classic story of logic and lunacy with its memorable characters and spirited heroine is illustrated with great warmth and humour by Helen Oxenbury in this beautiful award-winning edition.

For over a hundred years, Lewis Carroll's classic story of logic and lunacy has delighted young and old alike. More abundantly illustrated than previous editions, this award-winning interpretation is full of warmth and humour. The whole approach is contemporary and accessible: Alice herself is a child of today - casually dressed, personable, spirited. In Helen Oxenbury's hands, the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland is a wondrous place indeed!

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Review:

Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has continuously delighted readers, young and old, for more than a century. A classic tale that has been interpreted by many an outstanding artist over the years, this remarkable story of one little girl who embarks on possibly one of the most amazing, fantastical adventures in literary history has more than stood the test of time.

Here, in this stunning special edition, Helen Oxenbury, one of the most exceptional contemporary children's illustrators, turns her hand to what is certainly no small project and has succeeded in surpassing expectation. More abundantly illustrated than other editions of the same work, this unabridged version is packed with contemporary and accessible interpretations of the kaleidoscope of characters--the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts--who have each captured the imaginations of generations of children.

Alice herself is portrayed as a thoroughly modern miss--casually dressed, personable, and spirited--and her surroundings are brought to effervescent life with a warmth, depth and distinctive sense of humour that perfectly complements the shenanigans of the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland.

Only 1,000 copies of this limited edition have been published and each one has been numbered and signed by Helen Oxenbury. The perfect life-time gift for any child, this stylish version of Carroll's unforgettable fantasy is ideal for children and adults to treasure forever. (Age 7 and over) --Susan Harrison

Review:

Simply one to own. * The Times * An `Alice' for the new millennium, this book is a triumph of design and rare quality. * The Guardian * An abundance of delightful, crisp images make this unabridged version stand out a mile. * The Independent *

About this edition

• Publisher: Walker Books
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0744582679
• ISBN 13: 9780744582673
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 208
• Illustrator: Oxenbury Helen