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 1929, this
edition of the 'Alice in Wonderland' story is accompanied by art work of
William 'Willy' Pogany. Pogany (1882 - 1955) was a prolific Hungarian
illustrator of myths and fables, famed for his mythical animals, nymphs,
pixies - and botanical detailing. His beautiful and painstakingly
intricate pen-and-ink drawings are presented alongside Lewis Carroll's
text - so that the two may be better appreciated. This book forms part
of our 'Pook Press' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration
in children's literature.