Dr Michael Pritchard, a regular contributor to the British Photographic History Blog, has alerted us to his cautionary tale about the uncertain world of eBay bidding. The above daguerreotype, which… [read full post]
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Temporary mark down of Fishs Eddy Alice-ware
Fishs Eddy, makers of of commercial quality dish and glassware, are currently offering 20% off their Alice in Wonderland line. Cindy Watter, who sent us the tip-off, advises “This is… [read full post]
Big Book Sale on lewiscarroll.org
Need a few Carroll books for Christmas presents? An unnamed LCSNA has donated her entire collection to raise money for the Society’s programs. There’s hundreds of great books over there,… [read full post]
First editions and part of a poem about bats under the hammer
Mentioning every Carroll-related item that comes up for auction would be impossible, and not the good do-it-before-breakfast kind of impossible either. Nevertheless, here’s a couple of lots coming up at… [read full post]
Grin without a cat = great jack-o’-lantern idea
I’m slightly daunted by the fact this Cheshire Cat pumpkin stencil is only rated “3/5 Intermediate” by Ultimate Pumpkin Stencils. Look at all those teeth! Upping the ante, the Queen… [read full post]
Alice in Wonderland Embossed Collector Tin
A new tin and things to keep within from Prospero Art. This “first edition” tin is sold as a package with either a 150-piece jigsaw featuring the lid design, or… [read full post]
A “Fine Folk Art” Cirque du Wonderland
Cirque du Wonderland was created by Dylan & Jo, a mom-and-pop artistic collaboration collectively known as Cart Before The Horse. Details of the work, which was a commission, can be… [read full post]
Hallowe’en in Wonderland scrapbook supplies
Hallowe’en is only three months away and scrapbook and paper crafting company Graphic 45 is ready with a new “Hallowe’en in Wonderland” paper collection. The illustrations are Tenniel “spookified” –… [read full post]
Dalí’s Alice in Wonderland featured on Pawn Stars
There’s an interesting anecdote in a June 4th 2010 New York Times article about Pawn Stars, a History Channel television show about Las Vegas’s Gold and Silver Pawn Shop. Shelby… [read full post]
Limited edition Folio Society facsimile of Alice’s Adventures under Ground
The Folio Society has published a facsimile of the original manuscript of Alice’s Adventures under Ground. The print run will be limited to 3,750 hand-numbered copies, each clad in goat… [read full post]