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A great buy. This is really the only book any Alice or non-Alice fan should buy. Not only does it have the original stories and is filled with art, but is also filled with amazing information about what is happening within the book.
This book is an absolute must for any collector's shelf.I also highly recommend:Alice in Verse: The Lost Rhymes of Wonderland It's in here.along with the answers to any other questions who can think of). This is without a doubt THE definitive edition for fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.and a great book for those who aren't familiar with the Victorian Era in jokes and references laced throughout both books. It includes all of John Tenniel's original illustrations (along with little tidbits, such as the fact that Tenniel's drawings of Alice are not based upon Alice Liddell but another child acquaintance of Carroll), and provides the sources for all of Carroll's poetry (want to know which historical figures The Lion and the Unicorn were based upon.
The printing is of excellent condition and the notes included are very informative and you'll never miss the joke or get bored by reading them. Don't judge this book based on the Disney movie or anything you've heard about Alice's adventures. Lewis Carroll's delightfully written nonsense tale is a wonder that have to be experienced by everyone, regardless of age or of your taste in books.
Good-size book and type, beautiful illustrations, thourough annotations, one to cozy up in bed - over and over.
the esteemed scholars who annotate the book claim there was nothing inappropriate going on, but oh by the way, the real Alices mother did eventually prohibit Carroll from seeing her daughter. overall it made for one huge disapointment and you shouldn't buy this story for yourself or your kids. i was expecting a magical story about this wonderful little girl who goes on a great adventure and meets many amazing characters. i guess the Disney folks forgot to put that part in the movie. On the plus side, Goodwill Books in Seattle did a great job of shipping the book, so hats off to them. it turns out Alice is a self centered little girl who annoys the creatures she meets and most of the creatures she meets are annoying too. with the ANNOTATED edition you get to find out Lewis Carroll liked to draw pictures of little girls in the nude.
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