As a teenager, she entered art school and basked in the pleasure of drawing, and nothing but drawing, all day. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury. With all the fan favourites including the white rabbit, the mad hatter and the queen of hearts this. This classic tale, interpreted by many outstanding artists over the years, is a remarkable story of one little girl who embarks on possibly one of the most amazing adventures in literary history. Helen oxenbury is currently considered a single author. Alices adventures in wonderland paperback politics and. Alices adventures in wonderland paperback politics. The complete alice by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury. Lewis carroll was the penname of charles lutwidge dodgson, author of alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass and what alice found there. The complete alice 22 book collection ages 79 hardback. Alice adventure in wonderland 22 books collection box set gift pack by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury hardcover january 1, 2018 by lewis carroll author, helen oxenbury author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This box set contains stories from alices adventures in wonderland and alice.
But it does imply the advice to, when in crazy, confusing, or challenging situations, try to keep your head even when someone is constantly yelling off with her head. With more illustrations than any other edition, this beautiful volume has all the warmth, depth of emotion, humor, and acute observations of people and animals for which helen oxenburys work is so highly regarded. Helen oxenbury won our lifetime achievement award in 2018. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Alice in wonderland, first edition, signed abebooks. Helen oxenbury is one of todays foremost illustrators. Helen gillian oxenbury born 1938 is an english illustrator and writer of childrens picture books. From alice in wonderland to winnie the pooh blogger. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,550grams, isbn.
Alices adventures in wonderland amazonclassics edition. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. For a century and a half alices adventures in wonderland, lewis carrolls classic story of logic and lunacy, has delighted young and old alike. Illustrated by helen oxenbury a wonderful 150thanniversary edition of lewis carrolls timeless classic, illustrated by helen oxenbury in this beautiful awardwinning interpretation. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking.
Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll, helen. It admits us into a state of being which, until it was written, was not only unexplored but undiscovered. She started illustrating books after giving birth to her first child and won the kate greenaway medal for her. Alice s adventures in wonderland carroll, lewis, oxenbury, helen on. How many childhoods would be changed forever without memories of her drawings for were going on a bear hunt or her classic board books for babies. Alice s adventures in wonderland is one of his favourite books of all time. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland has continuously delighted readers, young and old, for more than a century. Winner of the kate greenaway medal and kurt maschler awards, helen oxenbury illustrated michael rosens classic picture book, were going on a bear hunt. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, 9781406360431, available at book. Alice s adventures in wonderland is more nonsense and dreamscape than moral lesson. This is a real picture book alice, but with the full text. Buy alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis, oxenbury, helen isbn. It can be a great gift to children, but if you want to collect, then i would suggest to get the book which has both alice in wonderland and into the lookingglass very beautiful story with colourful illustrations. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author.
Hardcover alices adventures in wonderlandby lewis carroll, beautifully illustrated with colour plates by helen oxenbury 207pp prev owners name neatly inside this classic story of logic and lunacy with its memorable characters and spirited heroine is illustrated with great warmth and humour by helen oxenbury in this beautiful awardwinning. In helen oxenbury s hands, the topsyturvy world of wonderland is a wondrous place indeed. Alice herself is truly a child of our times casually dressed, personable and spirited. Helen oxenbury, one of the worlds most acclaimed illustrators, brings her special brand of magic to the lewis carroll classic in a handsome volume boasting more illustrations than any other edition called a masterpiece by parents choice. Each book in this limited edition of copies is individually numbered and signed by the illustrator. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alices adventures in wonderland is more nonsense and dreamscape than moral lesson. Helen oxenbury from king jack and the dragon in hardcover and board.
Alice adventures in wonderland, first edition abebooks. For the 50th anniversary of that medal 19552005 her 1999 illustrated edition of alices adventures in wonderland was. A wonderful 150thanniversary edition of lewis carrolls timeless classic, illustrated by helen oxenbury in this beautiful awardwinning. Helen oxenbury has 202 books on goodreads with 108287 ratings. Helen oxenburys most popular book is tickle, tickle. Helen oxenbury lewis carroll alice in wonderland alice book, alice in. Adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland childhood images alice book childrens book illustration book illustrations. For todays children, she has made alice a modern child, but otherwise, she says, its just her view.
Book 1 of 2 in the alice s adventures in wonderland series. Alice through the lookingglass by helen oxenbury, hardcover. And alices adventures in wonderland is helen oxenbury at her very best. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland has continuously delighted readers, young and old, for more than a century. It tells of a girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, this is an adaptation. For the 50th anniversary of the medal in 2007, oxenburys alices adventures in wonderland was named by a panel as one of the top ten winning works of all time. First edition 1st printing full number line book condition. Her wonderland is fresh, whimsical, and lovingly created.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. This is a gorgeous edition of alice in wonderland with beautiful illustrations refer the pictures. Through the looking glass with illustrations by helen. Welcome back to a wonderland that is as astonishingly new as it is joyously familiar.
Dec 28, 2009 with fresh exuberance, oxenburys fullcolor illustrations capture alices feisty spirit as she cavorts through that topsyturvy world just down the rabbit hole. Buy alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll, sir john tenniel from waterstones today. Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover quail ridge books. Alices adventures in wonderland 0763608041 by carroll, lewis. Illustrator helen oxenbury tells julia eccleshare about redefining alice julia eccleshare fri 26 may 2000 20. Alice adventure in wonderland 22 books collection box set. I also have 100 alice postcards that my mum bought my for christmas and a set of playing cards that annabel bought me a few years ago oh and an alice shopping bag, fridge magnets and torch. Alices adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland. See all 4198 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This post will also remind me about which ones i actually have to. Alices adventures in wonderland hardcover quail ridge. Very mild sunning to the spine of the wonderland book.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Winner of both the kate greenaway medal and the kurt machler award. Apr 20, 2015 through the looking glass with illustrations by helen oxenbury stay safe and healthy. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. 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.
Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, helen. Buy alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury from. For a century and a half alice s adventures in wonderland, lewis carrolls classic story of logic and lunacy, has delighted young and old alike. Shes been illustrating childrens books for most of her adult life and has won countless awards. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. How many childhoods would be changed forever without memories of her drawings for were going on a bear hunt or her classic board books for babies theres a warmth and playfulness to helens illustrations that makes. Book 1 of 2 in the alices adventures in wonderland series. She is the winner of englands kate greenaway medal as well as many other important awards. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting. My name is helen oxenbury and i illustrate childrens books, and one of my best known books is were going on a bear hunt, and i reillustrated the alice in wonderland book by lewis carroll. Hardcover alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, beautifully illustrated with colour plates by helen oxenbury 207pp prev owners name neatly inside this classic story of logic and lunacy with its memorable characters and spirited heroine is illustrated with great warmth and humour by helen oxenbury in this beautiful awardwinning.
Helen oxenbury says that she enjoyed alices adventures in wonderland when her mother read it to her as a child. Buy alices adventures in wonderland alice in wonderland new edition by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury isbn. Jun 28, 20 helen oxenbury difficulty in managing her flamingo alice in wonderland limited edition print i want my alice to be recognisable as the alice from the original tenniel drawings but still modern. Apr 20, 2015 through the looking glass with illustrations by helen oxenbury. In fact once i got going i finished this book in two days. Helen oxenbury primary author only author division.
Alice adventure in wonderland 22 books collection box set gift pack by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury. This is an illustration by helen oxenbury, by far one of the better ones. In helen oxenburys hands, the topsyturvy world of wonderland is a wondrous place indeed. Contemporary artists exploring wonderland redbubble. Helen oxenburys interpretation of lewis carrolls classic story has all the qualities that make her picture books so wellloved. Along with her husband john burningham, helen won the booktrust lifetime achievement award in 2018. 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. Lavishly illustrated by the incomparable helen oxenbury, these exuberant editions of lewis carrolls beloved classics brim with warmth and humor as they depict a spirited alice who is truly a child of our times. Helen grew up in ipswich and had a passion for drawing from a very early age. A childs garden of verses hardcover published by harrap, 1953 with very pretty illustrations by hilda austin and leonard cotterhill. Buy alices adventures in wonderland book online at low. Lewis carroll alices adventures in wonderland illustrations.
She is a twotime winner and fourtime runner up for the annual kate greenaway medal, the british librarians award for illustration. For the 50th anniversary of that medal 19552005 her 1999 illustrated edition of alice s adventures in wonderland was named one of. With more illustrations than any other edition, this beautiful volume has all the warmth, depth of emotion, humor, and acute observations of people and animals for which helen oxenbury s work is so highly regarded. Books2door the complete alice 22 book collection youtube. I read this book back when i was a kid and decided it was time to reread it and i am so glad i did, it was just as enjoyable to read the second time around. Now helen oxenbury, one of the worlds most acclaimed illustratorswhose many books for children include the awardwinning farmer duck, by martin waddell, as well as her tom and pippo bookshas brought her own special brand of magic to lewis carrolls classic. Alices adventures in wonderland is one of his favourite books of all time. The book was published in 1865, and its first companion volume, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, followed in 1871. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside.
Helen oxenbury difficulty in managing her flamingo alice in wonderland limited edition print i want my alice to be recognisable as the alice from the original tenniel drawings but still modern. Back in 1890, lewis carroll published a special edition of alice in wonderland in order to be read by children aged from nought to five. I am a massive alice in wonderland fan, i love the disney film and i collect anything i can that is alice related. The complete alice by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury waterstones. I think probably i have pretty well a hundred books that i have illustrated over the years. May 26, 2000 illustrator helen oxenbury tells julia eccleshare about redefining alice julia eccleshare fri 26 may 2000 20. Growing up in ipswich, england, helen oxenbury loved nothing more than drawing. During vacations she helped out at the ipswich repertory theatre workshop, mixing paints for set designers. Alices adventures in wonderland with superb illustrations by helen oxenbury published by walker books in 2002.
Many have praised these books, but perhaps novelist sir walter besants remark on alice in wonderland is the most insightful. With fresh exuberance, oxenburys fullcolor illustrations capture alices feisty spirit as she cavorts through that topsyturvy world just down the rabbit hole. Transcript from an interview with helen oxenbury reading. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, helen oxenbury. Relive the adventures of alice in this beautiful hardback 22 book collection from lewis carroll and helen oxenbury. Alices adventures in wonderland 0763608041 by carroll. Helen oxenbury won our lifetime achievement award in 2018 shes been illustrating childrens books for most of her adult life and has won countless awards. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll helen oxenbury.