{"product_id":"alices-adventures-in-wonderland-special-slipcased-collectors-edition-with-original-illustrations-by-john-tenniel-9781398852211","title":"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Special Slipcased Collector's Edition with Original Illustrations by John Tenniel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLewis Carroll's classic story of Alice and her incredible adventures in Wonderland is brought to life in this brand-new silkbound, slipcased edition with full-colour illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollow Alice down the rabbit hole in this enchanting work by Lewis Carrol, featuring a cast of unforgettable characters - from the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, to Humpty Dumpty and the Queen of Hearts. A perennial bestseller, \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland\u003c\/i\u003e has remained a beloved children's classic for over 150 years, praised for its hilarity, absurdity and clever linguistic play. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition features Alice's first adventure in Wonderland, as well as well as two letters written by Lewis Carrol to his young readers: 'An Easter Greeting to Every Child Who Loves Alice' and 'A Christmas Greeting from A Fairy to a Child'. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLuxuriously presented with opulent silk binding, gold cover embossing and classic, colourised illustrations by John Tenniel, this collector's edition will enchant young readers of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003eThe \u003ci\u003eArcturus Silkbound Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together deluxe gift editions of literary classics, presented with luxurious silk binding, striking embossed cover designs and full-color illustrations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLewis Carroll\u003c\/b\u003e was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898), an English writer, mathematician and academic. It was while working as a lecturer at Oxford University that Carroll met the daughter of Henry George Liddell, dean of Christ Church College. Four-year-old Alice became the audience for Carroll's fantastical stories and the inspiration for his much-loved lead character. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSir John Tenniel\u003c\/b\u003e (1820-1914) was an prominent illustrator and political cartoonist. An alumnus of the Royal Academy of Arts in London, he was knighted for artistic achievements in 1893, the first such honour ever bestowed on an illustrator. He was the principal cartoonist for the bestselling satirical magazine \u003ci\u003ePunch\u003c\/i\u003e and is also known for his illustrations of Lewis Carroll's \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51635471122706,"sku":"9781398852211","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f839cc0e-b39b-4dcd-b151-dab29fca2973.jpg?v=1768915319","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alices-adventures-in-wonderland-special-slipcased-collectors-edition-with-original-illustrations-by-john-tenniel-9781398852211","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}