Alices adventures in wonderland is the timeless childrens story written by lewis carroll. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. The definitive illustrated edition with the original illustrations by john tenniel. John tenniel has 259 books on goodreads with 925368 ratings. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. 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. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john tenniel. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. This extensively illustrated book is the first to draw almost exclusively on primary sources in family collections, public archives, and other depositories. Rare antique alice in wonderlandjohn tenniel illustrations. With fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel octavo 178 x 117 mm.
These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. This is the original story by lewis carroll and illustrated by john tenniel, of how alice fell down the rabbit hole. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john tenniel carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel ebook written by lewis carroll. 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. Frankie morris examines tenniels life and work, producing a book that is not only a definitive. 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. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie.
About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniel s illustrations. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis. He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. Carroll lewis illustrations by john tenniel abebooks. In 1893, tenniel was knighted by queen victoria for his contribution to the arts, for his work in punch and alice in wonderland. The artists grotesque illustrations still captivate generations of. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll illustrated by john tenniel book. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Lot of 3 alice in wonderland books w john tenniel illustrations. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting.
The young alice is bored in a too conventional world. 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. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. Full text of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with 42 blackandwhite illustrations by john tenniel. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Read two of the greatest english masterpieces of all time. Alice in wonderland is a 300 piece jigsaw puzzle from pomegranate. Best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, john tenniel was the victorian eras chief political cartoonist. It tells of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Google doodle celebrates alice in wonderland illustrators 200th birthday. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist.
The definitive illustrated edition with the original illustrations by john tenniel carroll, lewis, editions, atlantic, tenniel, john on. 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. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. 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. The author gradually revised and expanded the tale, publishing it with illustrations by 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. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland. Sir john tenniels first prints of alice in wonderland at. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings.
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. Carrolls iconoclastic book is underpinned by encounters with talking animals, magic potions, problems with scale and nonsensical ideas. Childrens literature john tenniel illustrations alice in. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there john tenniel. Recent red morocco by bayntunriviere of bath, title to spine gilt, edges gilt, marbled endpapers, with, mounted on three blanks. Google doodle honoured the british illustrator and artist, sir john tenniel, on his 200th birthday on friday. 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. Pook press presents lewis carrolls worldfamous novel alice s adventures in wonderland with original illustrations by john tenniel. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. This reproduction includes fortytwo illustrations after john tenniel. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. There are two disadvantages to any discussion of tenniel s alice designs. Finished puzzle measures x jigsaw features artwork by sir john tenniel english, illustrations pulled from alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll. Tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass.
S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. 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. Pictures from alices adventures in wonderland alicein. She falls asleep in the lap of her sister and has a most excellent adventure. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland 1866 and its sequel, through the looking glass 1872, by lewis carroll. 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 with john tenniel illustrations. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, wonderland and alice. Alice and the falling pack of cards arthur rackham. Alices adventures in wonderland the british library.
Alice in wonderland original illustrations by john tenniel. Google doodle honours sir john tenniel, illustrator who. This compilation also features carrolls novels sylvie and bruno. In 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. Details about childrens literature john tenniel illustrations. 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. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrens stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated. Fully illustrated with the original illustrations by sir john tenniel. When carroll asked mr tenniel to illustrate the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass and what alice found there, following the success of the first book.
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. 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. 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. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.
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