Detalied gilt work to spine, boards and inner edges. Jul 20, 2015 alice in wonderland john tenniel s illustrations. This is a rather early edition, dated 1925 and is in a hercules binding. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. John tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations rose kerbyson. The dalziel brothers books are now being photographed in a.
Illustration from alices adventures in wonderland, john tenniel. By changing the areas of the plate that are exposed and the length of time the plate is submerged in the acid bath, the engraver can obtain fine and varying shades of gray that closely resemble watercolor washes. Unfortunately, the young lady who received the book as a christmas gift in 1899 was old enough to write her name well but had no respect for the gift. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. 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 alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Lewis carroll, john tenniel illustrator, lewis carroll published by sterling 20151029, new york 2015 isbn 10. Bored, that is, until a white rabbit in a checked jacket scurries past in a great hurry, examining a pocket watch. Alice just isnt the same without john tenniel s illustrations and they are beautifully presented here. Dec 15, 2015 printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniel s original wood blocks, these illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best.
The illustrations were done by sir john tenniel 1820 1914. A beautiful edition with 42 classic illustrations by john tenniel. Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel free ebook project gutenberg. A hot summers day on the riverbank, and young alice is bored. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll lewis tenniel. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland, alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel alices adventures book 1 kindle edition by lewis carroll author, john tenniel illustrator format.
It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland. This book, originally published in 1908, contains the classic tale of alices adventures in wonderland. 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. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. The layout is clear and navigation is easy, and most importantly it has the real illustrations. His artwork for these stories became so iconic that they are one of the few 19thcentury novels which are still reprinted with the same original illustrations.
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. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. John tenniel 1820 1914 british artist and cartoonist most remembered for his illustrations in carrolls alice in wonderland. These two images portray the characters in a detailed mesmerising method, giving the reader a full understand of the story they. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia.
The book has two stories alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll illustrator. Printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniels original wood blocks, these illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through. Sir john tenniel an anxious rabbit in a neat crosshatched jacket and waistcoat, peering anxiously at a pocket watch, his umbrella tucked securely under his arm illustrator john tenniel has been bringing the white rabbit and all the other fabulous and strange characters of alices adventures in wonderland into being for generations of readers. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. Illustration for the first chapter of lewis carrolls alice in wonderland see commentary below student assistants from the university scholars program, national university of singapore, scanned this image under the supervision of george p. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings by tenniel have. Alices adventures in wonderland signed john tenniel.
Seawolf press is proud to offer another book in its illustrated classics collection. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. Jun 01, 2012 i have a book it is called alice s aventures in wonderland by lewis carrol with forty two illustrations by john tenniel new york hurst and company publishers. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, people. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland. Tenniel was born in bayswater, west london, to john baptist tenniel, a fencing and dancing master of huguenot descent, and eliza maria tenniel. Illustrations from alices aventures in wonderland, or, alice in wonderland, by lewis caroll 1866. Alice in wonderlandnow classic, illustrations are by john tenniel. Alice in wonderland was first published in 1865, a year that saw charles dickens survive the staplehurst rail crash and the foundation of the christian mission later to become the salvation army. Alice in wonderland was lewis carrolls first novel and its fantasy plot, humorous rhymes and brilliant use of nonsense was revolutionary. 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 by carroll, lewis tenniel. May 07, 2015 make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it.
Jun 27, 2008 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Alice in wonderland and alice through the looking glass. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book has two stories alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. The book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication and continues to delight readers today. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. At the other end of the scale, neither being saved nor salvaged, were the 400 rebels who were executed following an unsuccessful uprising against. This edition of alice in wonderland was originally published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel. We currently have 21 items in the alice tenniel, colour category. Sir john tenniel paintings for sale sir john tenniel art. He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood. Alice tenniel, colour all antique art supplied by is genuine and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Illustrated by john tenniel book is near fine and in lovely condition. Nov 26, 2016 in 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland by. Collated complete, with forty two monochrome illustrations by john tenniel. These were printed in entirely black and white meaning accurate mark making was crucial to create a high quality image.
The complete collection illustrated alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated through the looking glass, plus alices adventures under ground and the hunting of the snark ebook. Tenniel was a quiet and introverted person, both as a boy and as an adult. Tenniel was the first to illustrate this classic and is the most well known illustrator of alice and his drawings now rank amongst the most famous literary illustrations of all time. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. Series of colour prints by sir john tenniel, illustrating the two alice stories. Sep 23, 2014 john tenniel produces 42 wood engraving illustrations for the book alices adventures in wonderland. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and.
The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings. John tenniel produces 42 wood engraving illustrations for the book alices adventures in wonderland. Lewis carrolls classic is renowned for john tenniels illustrations. John tenniels illustrations to alice in wonderland have inspired all manner of artists since, though few possess his original brilliance, writes laura cumming. Alice in wonderland the sleeping gryphon by john tenniel. It has no date on it and the cover is blue and has a flower design on it. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Burning with curiosity, alice cant help but follow the rabbit down the hole which leads to a. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and. I have a book it is called alices aventures in wonderland by lewis carrol with forty two illustrations by john tenniel new york hurst and company publishers. John tenniel is best known and rightly so for his beautiful, imaginative, definitive and absolutely perfect pen and ink illustrations for lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. He was the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years. The story of alices adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again.
The late late show with james corden recommended for you. Alices adventures in wonderland macmillan childrens books paperback. This means the book is still in very good condition with very little wear. Pictures from alices adventures in wonderland alicein. John tenniel was the most celebrated political cartonist of his day, but he will always be beloved for his pictures for lewis carrolls perennial alice s adventures in wonderland 1865and through the lookingglass 1872. Lewis carroll illustrated by john tenniel abebooks. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one.
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. But few know about the engravers who made it all happen. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by. John tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations rose. The complete collection illustrated alice s adventures in wonderland, illustrated through the looking glass, plus alice s adventures under ground and the hunting of the snark ebook. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what. Leather binding zaehnsdorf and in lovely bright condition.
Here lewis carroll tells the story of a little girl who falls down a rabbit hole into a land of fantasy and dreamlike nonsense. He was later persuaded to publish and, after further additions, the book as we know it today appeared in 1865, including the famous illustrations by john tenniel. Media in category john tenniels illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland the following 192 files are in this category, out of 192 total. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free ebook.
For over 125 years john tenniel s superb illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniel s exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. When examined separately from the book illustrations he did over time, tenniels work at punch alone, expressing decades of. Oct 01, 2014 buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. 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. 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. Tenniel, john aquatint copperplate process by which the plate is bitten by exposure to acid. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll is illustrated with 89 illustrations by john tenniel and four color plates by john prittie. John tenniel is most famous today as the illustrator of lewis carrolls classic novels alice in wonderland 1865 and alice through the looking glass 1871. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis tenniel, john. English literature, lewis carroll, alice in wonderland, john tenniel, horace gregory, through the looking glass.
The story of alice s adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. See more ideas about alice in wonderland, wonderland and alice. About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie. By 1872, carroll published a sequelthrough the lookingglassagain with illustrations by tenniel. One sister, mary, was later to marry thomas goodwin green, owner of the pottery that produced cornishware. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated classics. Nov 05, 2011 john tenniel s illustrations to alice in wonderland have inspired all manner of artists since, though few possess his original brilliance, writes laura cumming. Alices adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll, tenniel. John tenniel has 259 books on goodreads with 925368 ratings.
And what alice found there though many illustrators have done their versions of alice see lauren harmons lists of alice illustrators, and the list of artist links on. Upon the original publication of alices adventures in wonderland in 1865, tenniel was far more wellknown than carroll, owing to his successful career as an illustrator and cartoonist, including many pieces for. 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 wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alice in wonderland coloring book sir john tenniel isbn.
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