Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll; illustrated by Michael Hague

ISBN 10: 0030020379 / ISBN 13: 9780030020377

Published by Henry Holt & Company Inc., 1985

About this Item

122 pp. Size: approx. 8.5" x 10.5". Stated first edition, with full number line to "1," indicating first printing. SIGNED, INSCRIBED, and WITH DELIGHTFUL ORIGINAL DRAWING by illustrator Michael Hague on half-title page. Minor shelf and handling wear; faint soiling to boards. Light soiling and wear to dust jacket, including small stain on upper left corner of front flap (see photos); dust jacket is now enclosed in a (removable) protective mylar cover.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1724344887214

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
• Publisher: Henry Holt & Company Inc.
• Publication Date: 1985
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0030020379
• ISBN 13: 9780030020377
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Michael Hague
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

About this title

Synopsis

A superb gift edition of Lewis Carroll's complete and unabridged text, beautifully typeset and laid out. The most fantastic new illustrations re-imagine the much-loved characters of Alice, the White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen, the Mock Turtle and the rest. An heirloom of the future, this beautiful book is richly produced to a standard this timeless classic deserves, with a padded hardback cover, a ribbon marker and traditional binding. The story of Lewis Carroll and how he came to write this much-loved tale is told at the back of the book.

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