Alice's Adventures In Wonderland
Lewis Carroll
Illustrated by Chris Riddell
15 October 2020Synopsis
Discover the enchanting world of Wonderland in this sumptuously illustrated edition of Lewis Carroll's timeless classic.
First published by Macmillan more than 150 years ago, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been loved and enjoyed by generations of children. This iconic story of a girl's journey into a whimsical world of tea parties, talking animals, and nonsensical adventures is brought to life like never before in this hardback edition, featuring the complete and unabridged text.
Complementing the beloved tale are dazzling full-colour illustrations by Chris Riddell, the Costa Award- and Kate Greenaway Medal-winning cartoonist for the Observer. Published 200 years after the birth of Alice's first illustrator, Sir John Tenniel, Riddell's rich and evocative artwork sets a new standard with his unique interpretation of Carroll's imaginative world.
Join quick-witted Alice as she encounters the charming White Rabbit, the formidable Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and the grinning Cheshire Cat in this surreal masterpiece filled with wordplay and magic. Riddell's illustrations breathe new life into these unforgettable characters, ensuring they will continue to capture the hearts and minds of readers for generations to come.
‘Riddell has reinstated its oddness with his glamorous, fantastical caricatures and super-skillful line.’ – The Times
This stunning gift edition is perfect for families, children, and fans of this much-loved literary classic.
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15 October 2020
9781529002461Reviews
...this reimagining is uniquely Riddell, and every bit as sumptuous as you would expectThe Bookseller
Chris Riddell joins the crowd of illustrators who have visualized Alice since John Tenniel. Whereas — to choose one notable predecessor — Helen Oxenbury made the text fresh and cozy, Riddell has reinstated its oddness with his glamorous, fantastical caricatures and super-skillful line. He has also made the Mad Hatter femaleThe Times
He has now taken on the big challenge: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. As with all his pictures of children, Alice is huge-eyed and delicate, but his cartoonist’s eye means he does a lovely Gryphon and Mock Turtle. This is quite a hefty hardback.The Spectator
Riddell breathes new life into Alice, giving her a striking dark bob. A delicious new edition, with colour plates and pencil sketches by this remarkable artist.Irish Independent
