About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniel s illustrations. The definitive illustrated edition with the original illustrations by john tenniel carroll, lewis, editions, atlantic, tenniel, john on. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Sir john tenniels illustrations won him international praise picture.
Read two of the greatest english masterpieces of all time. This classic story, first published in 1865, relays the tale of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. Sir john tenniels first prints of alice in wonderland at. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis. Full text of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with 42 blackandwhite illustrations by john tenniel. The young alice is bored in a too conventional world. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. The artists grotesque illustrations still captivate generations of.
Victorian web home visual arts book illustration john tenniel lewis carroll next alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. In 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alice without jaberwocky disappointed to discover that jabberwocky was not included in this seemingly abridged publication by castle books in 1978 but at least john tenniel illustrations were featured. Join alice on her strange and wonderful adventures into the world of the queen of hearts, the cheshire cat, the white rabbit, and the hatter. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. Alices adventures in wonderland the british library.
See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and. Recent red morocco by bayntunriviere of bath, title to spine gilt, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, with, mounted on three blanks. She falls asleep in the lap of her sister and has a most excellent adventure. The definitive illustrated edition with the original illustrations by john tenniel. Alices 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. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. Alice in wonderland is a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle from pomegranate. Alices adventures in wonderland 1866 and its sequel, through the looking glass 1872, by lewis carroll. Childrens literature john tenniel illustrations alice in. Lot of 3 alice in wonderland books w john tenniel illustrations. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Pook press presents lewis carrolls worldfamous novel alice s adventures in wonderland with original illustrations by john tenniel. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it.
Tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alice in wonderland with john tenniel illustrations. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there john tenniel. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, wonderland and alice. This compilation also features carrolls novels sylvie and bruno.
Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrens stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated. Alices adventures in wonderland is the timeless childrens story written by lewis carroll. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings. Carrolls iconoclastic book is underpinned by encounters with talking animals, magic potions, problems with scale and nonsensical ideas. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. This reproduction includes fortytwo illustrations after john tenniel. The author gradually revised and expanded the tale, publishing it with illustrations by john tenniel. In 1893, tenniel was knighted by queen victoria for his contribution to the arts, for his work in punch and alice in wonderland. Google doodle honours sir john tenniel, illustrator who. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. It tells of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. This is the original story by lewis carroll and illustrated by john tenniel, of how alice fell down the rabbit hole.
Fully illustrated with the original illustrations by sir john tenniel. Sir john tenniel 28 february 1820 25 february 1914 was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. 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. All the images from the two books are reproduced in the section labelled all illustrations with information such as measurements and location within the text. Best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, john tenniel was the victorian eras chief political cartoonist. Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, few know sir john tenniel as one of the victorian eras chief political cartoonists, who lampooned the police during the jack the ripper murders.
The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel free ebook project gutenberg. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by john tenniel. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. Tenniel is one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, and best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting. Alice and the falling pack of cards arthur rackham. Who was alice in wonderland illustrator john tenniel.
Kirk and john tenniel 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. Google doodle honoured the british illustrator and artist, sir john tenniel, on his 200th birthday on friday. About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie. With fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel octavo 178 x 117 mm. There are two disadvantages to any discussion of tenniel s alice designs.
Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel ebook written by lewis carroll. Details about childrens literature john tenniel illustrations. This extensively illustrated book is the first to draw almost exclusively on primary sources in family collections, public archives, and other depositories. On alice day, author hilary mckay tell us why she loves alice with quotes and beautiful illustrations by sir john tenniel hilary mckay sat 4 jul 2015 04. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations. Carroll lewis illustrations by john tenniel abebooks. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll illustrated by john tenniel book.
It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Finished puzzle measures x jigsaw features artwork by sir john tenniel english, illustrations pulled from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john tenniel. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for punch in the late 19th century, including the iconic dropping the pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in lewis carrolls alices adventures in. Printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniels original wood blocks, these illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best. During the 1840s, tenniel worked on a number of collections, the bestreceived of which was his hundred drawings for an 1848 edition of aesops fables 1848. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. Frankie morris examines tenniels life and work, producing a book that is not only a definitive. Rare antique alice in wonderlandjohn tenniel illustrations. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john tenniel carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass.
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