Author: Lewis Carroll
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Published: 2014-04-10
Total Pages: 131
ISBN-13: 1473393787
DOWNLOAD EBOOK‘Alice in Wonderland’ is the best known work of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 – 1898), better known by his pen name, ‘Lewis Carroll’. 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. It was followed by its sequel, ‘Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There’, in 1871. The books play at the heart of logical problems and literary nonsense – giving the narrative lasting popularity with adults and children alike. Originally published in 1925, this edition of the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ story is accompanied by the intricate yet highly graphic, pen-and-ink illustrations of Dudley Jarrett – a lesser known, though immensely skilled Golden Age illustrator. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
Book Synopsis Alice in Wonderland - Illustrated by Dudley Jarrett by : Lewis Carroll
Download or read book Alice in Wonderland - Illustrated by Dudley Jarrett written by Lewis Carroll and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2014-04-10 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ‘Alice in Wonderland’ is the best known work of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 – 1898), better known by his pen name, ‘Lewis Carroll’. 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. It was followed by its sequel, ‘Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There’, in 1871. The books play at the heart of logical problems and literary nonsense – giving the narrative lasting popularity with adults and children alike. Originally published in 1925, this edition of the ‘Alice in Wonderland’ story is accompanied by the intricate yet highly graphic, pen-and-ink illustrations of Dudley Jarrett – a lesser known, though immensely skilled Golden Age illustrator. Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
