Alice in Wonderland - Illustrated by Dudley Jarrett

'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.