Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland youtube. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nov 26, 2016 in 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. Regarded as one of the most highlyregarded victorian illustrators and painters, sir john tenniel is best remembered for bringing to life the characters of lewis carrolls timeless alice in wonderland series. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel ebook written by lewis carroll. Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, few know sir john tenniel as one of the victorian eras chief political cartoonists, who lampooned the police during the. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871. Best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, john tenniel was the victorian eras chief political cartoonist.
Carrolls iconoclastic book is underpinned by encounters with talking animals, magic potions, problems with scale and nonsensical ideas. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for punch in the late 19th century, including the iconic dropping the pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Pook press presents lewis carrolls worldfamous novel alice s adventures in wonderland with original illustrations by john tenniel. Kirk and john tenniel tenniels first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. All the images from the two books are reproduced in the section labelled all illustrations with information such as. Illustrators of alices adventures in wonderland wikipedia.
Tenniel drew 92 drawings for lewis carrolls alices adventures in. The first print run of 2,000 was held back because tenniel objected to the print quality. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniels original wood blocks, these illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through. Full text of alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, with 42 blackandwhite illustrations by john tenniel. On alice day, author hilary mckay tell us why she loves alice with quotes and beautiful illustrations by sir john tenniel hilary mckay sat 4 jul 2015. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. He drew many topical cartoons and caricatures for punch in the late 19th century, including the iconic dropping the pilot, but is best remembered today for his illustrations in lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. In this video we will get to know the great world painter, sir john tenniel biography, innovative character alice, and a group of his book illustrations and in. The book was a huge commercial success on its initial publication and continues to delight readers today. Jul 04, 2015 on alice day, author hilary mckay tell us why she loves alice with quotes and beautiful illustrations by sir john tenniel hilary mckay sat 4 jul 2015 04.
Sir john tenniels illustrations for alice in wonderland. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Alice in wonderland with john tenniel illustrations. Stoker, sir john tenniel a study of his development as an artist, with particular reference to the book illustrations and political cartoons, u of london phd thesis, 1994 jan susina, the place of lewis carroll in childrens literature. His alice illustrations are instantly recognisable and are the most famous of this classic tale. John tenniel 1820 1914, famed for his political satire, sharp lines and delicate arrangement, was a true master of the golden age of illustration. This edition includes the illustrations by john tenniel. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll.
Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland by john tenniel free ebook project gutenberg. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis tenniel, john. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in. Sir john tenniels classic illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland. The dalziel brothers books are now being photographed in a. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. Sir john tenniel 28 february 1820 25 february 1914 was an english illustrator, graphic humorist, and political cartoonist prominent in the second half of the 19th century. Kirk and john tenniel tenniel s first book illustration was for samuel carter halls the book of british ballads, in 1842. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland and alice in wonderland illustrations.
Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. An exact replica of the very first edition and first printing of lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland published in 1865 by macmillan. Pictures from alices adventures in wonderland alicein. Google doodle celebrates alice in wonderland illustrators 200th birthday. Book conditions 12 pages with color illustrations and explanations in japanese. The famous victorian artist and punch cartoonist, john tenniel, is remembered today as the illustrator of alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass 1871.
He hired john tenniel, who approached the dalziel brothers to engrave his designs on wood. Alices adventures in wonderland through the lookingglass and what alice found there lewis with the john tenniel illustrations colored by fritz kredel carroll published by random house, 1946 1946. About disneys alice in wonderland 1951 cartoon movie. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniel s illustrations. Where variant versions of the drawings exist, such as those. Alice s adventures in wonderland in 1865, through the looking glass in 1871, and illustrated carrolls childrens book the nursery alice in 1890. Alices adventures in wonderland by john tenniel, lewis. May 07, 2015 make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party so others can discover it. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll john tenniel. About the book alices adventures in wonderland about the book through the looking glass and what alice found there about john tenniels illustrations. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in wonderland illustrations. In 1863, lewis carroll decided to employ a professional artist to visualise alice. This book consist of the preserved, original writings of lewis carroll and each of the 42 illustrations by john tenniel. Burt of new york, this book for young readers was part of a series of one syllable books.
It tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and white drawings from john tenniel. In 1893, tenniel was knighted by queen victoria for his contribution to the arts, for his work in punch and alice in wonderland. John tenniel biography alice in wonderland illustrations. He was knighted for his artistic achievements in 1893. Sir john tenniel illustrations, cartoon, biography, alice in. The books have been illustrated countless times but for many people the original drawings. Make sure to tag your book alice in wonderland and mad hatters mashup party. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john. In focus sir john tenniel and the alice wood engravings november 2016 iconic images of wit and wonder, sir john tenniels illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass are as magical today as when first published a little over 150 years ago. Dec 15, 2015 printed in an edition of 250 from sir john tenniel s original wood blocks, these illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass must rank among the worlds best. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john. Alice, the march hare, the dormouse and the mad hatter, from the nursery alice best known today as the illustrator for lewis carrolls alice books, few know sir john tenniel as one of the victorian eras chief political cartoonists, who lampooned the police during the jack the ripper murders. An exact replica of the very first edition and first printing of lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland published in 1865 by macmillan.
Kirk and john tenniel illustrations, pook press celebrates the great golden age of illustration in childrens literature a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Feb 28, 2020 in this video we will get to know the great world painter, sir john tenniel biography, innovative character alice, and a group of his book illustrations and in the end we will show his retirement. Sir john tenniel, a wellknown english illustrator and political cartoonist for the magazine punch, made the illustrations for both alice in wonderland books. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. Books by john tenniel author of alice in wonderland. John tenniel has 259 books on goodreads with 925368 ratings. A sequel was prompted by the success of the first book, and carroll immediately asked tenniel to illustrate through the looking glass and what alice found there. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis carrolls alice s. See more ideas about john tenniel, adventures in wonderland, alice in wonderland. John tenniel alice in wonderland illustrations rose kerbyson. Victorian web home visual arts book illustration john tenniel lewis carroll next alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do.
This classic story, first published in 1865, relays the tale of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Sir john tenniel the alice wood engravings discover goldmark. The original illustrations by sir john tenniel are almost as famous as the book itself.
These were printed in entirely black and white meaning accurate mark making was crucial to create a high quality image. On 26 november 1865, dodgsons tale was published by macmillan of london as alice s adventures in wonderland under the pseudonym lewis carroll with illustrations by john tenniel. Tenniel is remembered especially as the principal political cartoonist for punch magazine for over 50 years, and for his illustrations to lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871. Buy alice in wonderland illustrated by carroll, lewis, tenniel, john isbn. The tenniel illustrations for carrolls alice in wonderland. Alice in wonderland original illustrations by sir john tenniel. These web pages provide resources for scholars of john tenniel s illustrations for alice s adventures in wonderland aaiw and through the lookingglass ttlg. Lewis carrolls classic is renowned for john tenniel s illustrations.
Alice s adventures in wonderland through the lookingglass and what alice found there lewis with the john tenniel illustrations colored by fritz kredel carroll published by random house, 1946 1946. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. John tenniel produces 42 wood engraving illustrations for the book alices adventures in wonderland. When carroll asked mr tenniel to illustrate the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass and what alice found there, following the success of the first book, mr. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover. John tenniels book illustrations victorian illustration, illustration art, alice in. During the 1840s, tenniel worked on a number of collections, the bestreceived of which was his hundred drawings for an 1848 edition of aesops fables 1848. All images below are by sir john tenniel from the 1865 edition, via wikimedia. Between 1865 and 1868, a new edition appeared every year in order to keep up with demand. Alices adventures in wonderland the british library. Alices journey is illustrated with gorgeous black and. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by john tenniel. Alice in wonderlands engravings a forgotten story in.