'Alice in Wonderland' is the best known work of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
(1832 - 1898), better known by his pen name, 'Lewis Carroll'. Telling
the tale of a girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a
fantasy world populated by surreal and anthropomorphic creatures, the
book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication in 1865.
It was followed by its sequel, 'Through the Looking-Glass, and What
Alice Found There', in 1871. The books play at the heart of logical
problems and literary nonsense - giving the narrative lasting popularity
with adults and children alike. Originally published in 1925, this
edition of the 'Alice in Wonderland' story is accompanied by the
intricate yet highly graphic, pen-and-ink illustrations of Dudley
Jarrett - a lesser known, though immensely skilled Golden Age
illustrator. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of
Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled
excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age
illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the
masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young
and old.