Reproductions of plates from a 1907 edition of lewis carrolls masterpiece. Alice follows a white rabbit down a rabbithole into a whimsical wonderland, where she meets characters like the delightful cheshire cat, the clumsy white knight, a rude caterpillar, and the hottempered queen of hearts and can grow ten feet tall or shrink to three inches. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham ebook. With works such as alice in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations, pook press celebrates the great golden age of illustration in childrens literature a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Original illustrations by arthur rackham by lewis carrol 2016, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Rackham s interpretation of alices adventures in wonderland was an enormous creative catalyst for him. Take a journey through the wonder of alice in wonderland with the lavishly restored illustrations of arthur rackham. Buy alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur isbn. Alices adventures in wonderland and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Arthur rackham was born in london as one of 12 children. The following year, he created what is celebrated as his greatest work his illustrations for shakespeares a midsummer nights dream and his only daughter, barbara, was born. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour. Alice s adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis illustrated by arthur rackham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland revolutionized the carroll classic, the technology of book art, and the economics of illustration why, sometimes ive believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast. Arthur rackhams illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. Project gutenberg has several editions of this ebook. Alice in wonderland by arthur rackham alice in wonderland. In this text, rackham portrays a wonderland which could disturb as often as it enchanted. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham during a boat trip up the isis river with reverend robinson duckworth and the three young daughters of henry liddell, one of whom is named alice, lewis carroll, the pen name of charles lutwidge dodgson, invents a story about a bored little girl named alice who goes looking for an adventure. Alice wonderland, arthur rackham, first edition, william. His masterpiece, alice s adventures in wonderland, had modest origins. Rackham for his gorgeous old school handpainted artwork, and dali because. Illustrated illustrated by lewis carroll, arthur rackham isbn.
Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia. This wonderful and one of the most collectable of the arthur rackham books with peter pan in kensington gardens was published by william heinemann. The book plays at the heart of logical problems and literary nonsense giving the narrative lasting popularity with adults and children alike. That year, at least eight new editions of alices adventures were published. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland. At the age of 18, he worked as a clerk at the westminster fire office and began studying parttime at the lambeth school of art. Alice in wonderland, arthur rackham on the app store. Alices adventures in wonderland smithsonian libraries. It tells of a girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Fully illustrated edition by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur isbn. Alice s adventures in wonderland limited rackham edition by arthur rackham and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Not the right edition for you and stuff and am very picky about what i buy. Buy alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur from amazons fiction books store. Alice in wonderland illustrated bookshelf tour beautiful. This is one of the first nontenniel illustrated alices issued when british expired in 1907. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis. Alice in wonderland, full text and color illustrations by arthur rackham. Arthur rackham 1867 1939 was an english book illustrator arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war. Alices adventures in wonderland is the best known work of charles lutwidge dodgson 1832 1898 better known by his pen name, lewis carroll. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The arthur rackham s alice in wonderland remains one the most important illustrated editions of the twentieth century and the first one ever made in color. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, arthur. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson over the pseudonym lewis carroll. Arthur rackham 18671939 was the dominant figure in the illustrated gift book market in the years leading up to the first world war.
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Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham carroll, lewis. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham lewis carroll, arthur rackham on. Alices adventures in wonderland arthur rackham, charles. Apr 11, 2018 a tour of my huge alice in wonderland bookshelf, featuring over 40 of my favourite alice editions links below all have different but incredible illustrat. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll illustrated by arthur rackham. Alice wonderland, arthur rackham, first edition, william heinemann abebooks. The book and magazine collector, february 2009, no. More information about this seller contact this seller 8. He is the author of the classics alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1872. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Buy alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur isbn.
Telling the tale of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by surreal and anthropomorphic creatures, the book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication in 1865. Pictured in a white pinafore decorated with pale pink roses and grey tights, rackham s alice appears. This edition is printed on premium acidfree paper and is illustrated by arthur rackham. After this monumental publication, rackham was asked to illustrate another classic, alices adventures in wonderland 1907, which proved to be much more controversial because of the already beloved version illustrated by john tenniel. Dobson, austin proem and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations pook press. Alices adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations this edition of alices adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations was first published in 1907. Alices adventures in wonderland by arthur rackham goodreads.
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