Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alice s adventures in wonderland. Alice in wonderland book by lewis carroll, john tenniel. Where variant versions of the drawings exist, such as those. Kirk and john tenniel illustrations forms part of our pook press imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in childrens literature. The book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication and continues to delight readers today. Here he talks about illustrating a story that has influenced him since he was a child. Tenniels illustrations for the alice books were engraved onto blocks. I love alice in wonderland, thanks in part to my brother getting me into it. Both drawing and letter were part of the estate of mrs. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations.
Complete digitally restored reprint of the original edition of 1865 with excellent resolution and outstanding readability. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel free ebook project gutenberg. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland goodreads.
An exact replica of the very first edition and first printing of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland published in 1865 by macmillan. Alice in wonderland alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland. Includes sir john tenniels classic illustrations, along with a gallery of art from six different artists interpretations. Tenniel attended the royal academy schools and in 1836 sent his first picture to the exhibition. This book contains two books, firstly alices adventures in wonderland and secondly through the looking glass. But few know about the engravers who made it all happen. About sir john tenniel sir john tenniel was an english illustrator. John tenniels illustration from the original story. Tenniel writes, my dear evans, this is to thank you very much indeed for. 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. Sir john tenniel was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist. Alices adventures in wonderland by john tenniel, lewis.
A sequel was prompted by the success of the first book, and carroll immediately asked tenniel to illustrate through the looking glass and what alice found there. See all books authored by john tenniel, including the annotated alice, and alice in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel ebook written by lewis carroll. About john tenniels illustrations s ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books.
Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. Tenniels illlustrations appeared in alices adventures in wonderland first published in 1865 and were so definitive as to. Tenniel drew 92 drawings for lewis carrolls alices adventures in. Between 1865 and 1868, a new edition appeared every year in order to keep up with demand. With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury.
A massive alice in wonderland exhibition is coming to the. This book consist of the preserved, original writings of lewis carroll and each of the 42 illustrations by john tenniel. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, twovolume centennial edition in slipcase, with the tenniel illustrations jan 1, 1965 5. John tenniel books list of books by author john tenniel. Regarded as one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, sir john tenniel is best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland series. Description alices adventures in wonderland with m. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in. John tenniel, alices adventures in wonderland rare. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter hall s the book of british ballads, in 1842. No greater books for children have ever been written.
Lewis carrolls classic is renowned for john tenniels illustrations. Tenniel was a quiet and introverted person, both as a boy and as an adult. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice. 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. What is the use of a book, thought alice, without pictures or. In celebration of the 200th birthday of sir john tenniel, the english artist behind lewis carrolls alice in wonderland books. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Collected here is the ultimate kindle edition of the beloved books starring such timeless characters as alice, the mad hatter, the march hare, the cheshire cat, the queen of hearts, and the white rabbit. He would occasionally craft drawings from alice to give as gifts, and in this case the drawing was given to fred evans, editor of punch magazine. Also, you can find other work of lewis carroll and many books about or inspired by the alice in wonderland stories. Sir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books.
Alice s adventures in wonderland is the timeless childrens story written by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Chris riddells beautiful new edition of alices adventures in wonderland comes 200 years after the birth of alices first illustrator. Buy alice in wonderland by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. Alices adventures in wonderland was finally printed and issued in november 1865. John tenniel has 263 books on goodreads with 1060328 ratings. John tenniel alice s adventures in wonderland and other stories. You dont have to fall down the rabbit hole to enter the magical world of alice in wonderland. The project gutenberg ebook of tenniel illustrations for alice in. Thats right, a mega alice in wonderland show is coming to south kensington, and were. 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.
Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. All the images from the two books are reproduced in the section labelled the illustrations with information such as measurements and location within the text. Just open this giant book and read, color, and remember when you first encountered lewis carrolls sublime nonsense and sir john tenniels elegant engravings. Featuring the original illustrations by golden age illustrator john tenniel, this edition is perfect for any bookshelf, whether youre a voracious reader of fantasy, an avid alice fan, or a collector of illustrations and stories. Discover book depositorys huge selection of sir john tenniel books. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Tenniel was born in bayswater, west london, to john baptist tenniel, a fencing and dancing master of huguenot descent, and eliza maria tenniel. Full text of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with 42 blackandwhite illustrations by john tenniel. On a day that begins like any other, alice notices a rabbita rabbit with a pocket watch. Fans of lewis carrolls alice books, you are in for a treat. Alice in wonderland with john tenniel illustrations. John tenniels original alice in wonderland illustrations are some of the most.
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. Tumble down the proverbial rabbit hole in this timehonored classic by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll john tenniel. S ir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. Alice and the dodo, an example of john tenniels crosshatched shading. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and. Alices adventures in wonderland tenniel, john, carroll, lewis on. This book includes the illustrative approaches and the pictorial representations and designs by tenniel of the fictional book alice in the wonderland. Tenniels illustrations for the alice books were engraved onto blocks of.
Tenniel illustrations for alice in wonderland on apple books. Alices adventures in wonderland john tenniel, lewis carroll on. This selection of carrolls works includes alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, both containing the famous illustrations by sir john tenniel. Tenniel drew the sketch in 1880 after his drawing for the first edition 1865 of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland is the timeless childrens story written by lewis carroll. Canterbury classicss alices adventures in wonderland takes readers on a trip down the rabbit hole in alices adventures in wonderland, where height is dynamic, animals talk, and the best solutions to drying off are a dry lecture on william the conqueror and a caucus race in which everyone runs in circles and there is no clear winner. Alice in wonderland ebook by carroll, tenniel official. I have selected several editions with the original stories, alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there, including the original illustrations from sir john tenniel.
He is also the reason i first read the book, as i had previously only seen the movie disney version. Sir john tenniel, english illustrator and satirical artist, especially known for his work in punch and his illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1872. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. We are proud to present a series of dolls based faithfully on the immortal alice books written by lewis carroll illustrated by sir john tenniel.
Mix equal parts creativity, bewilderment, and complete nonsense and you have alices adventures in wonderland. Lewis carroll originally illustrated wonderland himself, but his artistic abilities. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll john tenniel abebooks. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One sister, mary, was later to marry thomas goodwin green, owner of the pottery that produced cornishware. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in wonderland illustrations. John tenniel has 259 books on goodreads with 922597 ratings.
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