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-65%Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass—
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6C Lewis Carroll. New York: Random House, 1946. Two Volume Set.
Notes
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a world that defies every rule of logic and physics. In this subterranean realm, she encounters a cast of legendary, eccentric characters—from the anxiety-ridden white Rabbit and the philosophical Caterpillar to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. Its sequel, Through the Looking Glass, sees Alice stepping through a parlor mirror into a world designed like a massive game of chess. As she moves across the landscape as a pawn hoping to become a queen, she meets the nonsensical duo Tweedledum and Tweedledee and contends with the riddles of Humpty Dumpty, ultimately exploring themes of identity, growing up, and the fluid nature of reality.
Lewis Carroll was the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician who lived a quiet, academic life that stood in stark contrast to his wild literary imagination. The stories originated during a rowing trip in 1862 for the Liddell sisters, where Dodgson spun a tale to entertain them that would eventually change the course of children's literature. A polymath who excelled in logic, photography, and mathematical puzzles, Dodgson spent years meticulously refining his "Alice" manuscripts to ensure the wordplay and satirical elements were perfectly sharp. Despite his fame, he remained a shy, private individual, often famously claiming that "Mr. Dodgson" and "Lewis Carroll" were two entirely different people to avoid the public spotlight.
The Alice books have transcended their Victorian origins to become the most influential works of "nonsense literature" ever written, inspiring everything from surrealist art to countless film adaptations. The 1946 Random House edition is particularly beloved by collectors for its aesthetic charm; it features the classic Sir John Tenniel illustrations, but with the unique addition of delicate color tints by artist Fritz Kredel. Released just as the world was emerging from WWII, this beautifully designed two-volume set brought a sense of whimsy and high-quality bookmaking back to the American public.
Description
Brown leather two volume set. Black cloth labels to spine with gilt lettering. Colored versions of Tenniel’s illustrations throughout. Some slight scuffing to spines of both. Fine condition overall.
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Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
6C Lewis Carroll. New York: Random House, 1946. Two Volume Set.
Notes
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland follows young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a world that defies every rule of logic and physics. In this subterranean realm, she encounters a cast of legendary, eccentric characters—from the anxiety-ridden white Rabbit and the philosophical Caterpillar to the tyrannical Queen of Hearts. Its sequel, Through the Looking Glass, sees Alice stepping through a parlor mirror into a world designed like a massive game of chess. As she moves across the landscape as a pawn hoping to become a queen, she meets the nonsensical duo Tweedledum and Tweedledee and contends with the riddles of Humpty Dumpty, ultimately exploring themes of identity, growing up, and the fluid nature of reality.
Lewis Carroll was the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician who lived a quiet, academic life that stood in stark contrast to his wild literary imagination. The stories originated during a rowing trip in 1862 for the Liddell sisters, where Dodgson spun a tale to entertain them that would eventually change the course of children's literature. A polymath who excelled in logic, photography, and mathematical puzzles, Dodgson spent years meticulously refining his "Alice" manuscripts to ensure the wordplay and satirical elements were perfectly sharp. Despite his fame, he remained a shy, private individual, often famously claiming that "Mr. Dodgson" and "Lewis Carroll" were two entirely different people to avoid the public spotlight.
The Alice books have transcended their Victorian origins to become the most influential works of "nonsense literature" ever written, inspiring everything from surrealist art to countless film adaptations. The 1946 Random House edition is particularly beloved by collectors for its aesthetic charm; it features the classic Sir John Tenniel illustrations, but with the unique addition of delicate color tints by artist Fritz Kredel. Released just as the world was emerging from WWII, this beautifully designed two-volume set brought a sense of whimsy and high-quality bookmaking back to the American public.
Description
Brown leather two volume set. Black cloth labels to spine with gilt lettering. Colored versions of Tenniel’s illustrations throughout. Some slight scuffing to spines of both. Fine condition overall.
