Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Collectible Editions) (Barnes & Noble Leatherbound Classic Collection)

by Lewis Carroll

Sir John Tenniel (Illustrator) and John Tenniel (Illustrator)

Everything that Lewis Carroll ever published in book form appears in this volume. In addition, at least ten of the shorter pieces have never appeared in print except in their original editions. Included are: "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", "Through the Looking-Glass", "Sylvie and Bruno", "Sylvie and Bruno Concluded", "The Hunting of the Snark" and all of the poetry, essays and phantasmagoria along with a substantial collection of his miscellaneous writings. "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories" is part of "Barnes & Noble"'s series of quality leatherbound volumes. Each title in the series presents a classic work in an attractively designed edition bound in genuine bonded leather, with beautiful illustrations and breathtaking endpapers. These books make elegant additions to any home library.

• ISBN10: 1435122941
• ISBN13: 9781435122949
• Publish Date: 29 January 2010
• Publish Status: Active
• Out of Print: 15 March 2021
• Publish Country: US
• Imprint: Union Square & Co.
• Edition: Bonded Leather
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 1184
• Language: English

Reviews

[alindstadtcorbeax]

The time has come,' the Walrus said,
To talk of many things:
Of shoes — and ships — and sealing-wax —
Of cabbages — and kings —
And why the sea is boiling hot —
And whether pigs have wings.'
(Quote from Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There ' written by none other than the fantastical Lewis Carroll)

As per usual, as Alice happens to be my favorite story of all time... 5, BADDA BING BADDA BOOM, golden STARS.

Have to add that this edition is also truly beautiful one; a wonderful edition added to my Alice collection that I keep proudly displayed on my built-in HIDDEN BOOKSHELF DOOR that the hubs & I made years ago. I only wish a new magic, imaginary world was behind it; instead it’s just a hallway with a storage closet leading to a linen closet, and my closet, plus the master bathroom & pool door hahahh. What good is a secret door with no magic inside?! (Well it’s still pretty damn cool guys; not gonna lie lol).

[Steph L]

I only read the Alice stories, and then got bored with the rest of the stories, they were just a little long for me.

[Whitney @ First Impressions Reviews]

One day a curious little girl named Alice follows a rabbit down a rabbit-hole, and what ensues is a fantastical adventure that most people could not even dream up. After a constant act of shrinking and growing Alice meets the many characters of Wonderland, a blue caterpillar smoking a hookah, who's sentences tend to go round and round like an 8-track player, all ending with "Who are you?" She has tea with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare leaving more confused than when she arrived and drinking less tea than was expected. She also comes across the Cheshire Cat with his mysterious grin and the White Rabbit who introduced her to this curious land. Lastly she visits the beautiful garden of the Queen of Hearts, playing a strange game of croquet and witnessing a trial over stolen tarts.

Alice In Wonderland is a very fun, quick read that is not just for children. The obscureness of Wonderland makes it all the more enjoyable, and sometimes wonder if Lewis Carroll added something magic to his tea while writing this story for a little girl.