Lewis Carroll

Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There Lewis Carroll

Pook Press presents Lewis Carroll's world-famous novel ""Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"" with original illustrations by John Tenniel. 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. As the adventure unfolds, Alice explores many magical places and meets the most curious characters. The book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication and continues to delight readers today. Alice's journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and white drawings from John Tenniel. His Alice illustrations are instantly recognisable and are the most famous of this classic tale. John Tenniel (1820 - 1914), famed for his political satire, sharp lines and delicate arrangement, was a true master of the Golden Age of Illustration. Tenniel penned a total of ninety-two black and white drawings for ""Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"" and ""Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There"". Both works were instant best-sellers and now rank amongst the most famous literary illustrations of all time.