When we first meet the Duchess in Chapter VI of The Annotated Alice, Martin Gardner’s footnote (on page 82) is this: A glance at the portrait of the Ugly Duchess,… [read full post]
G.A.H.! (Gardner’s Annotations Hyperlinked) – The Ugly Duchess
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The Haunting of the Snarkasbord: a new Snark sequel by LCSNA members, published by Evertype
The Lewis Carroll Society of North America’s fantastic Spring 2012 meeting yesterday in Cambridge, Mass., was followed today by a gathering to view the Lewis Carroll collection of former president… [read full post]
Special Edition of Through the Looking Glass, Illustrated by John Vernon Lord
Here’s a beautiful new limited-edition Through the Looking Glass, released by Artists’ Choice Editions in London. Illustrated by John Vernon Lord! With a forward by Selwyn Goodacre! “Looking-Glass is a brilliant sequel… [read full post]
Pick up where Tenniel left off with this poster and coloring book
What color do you think Alice’s dress should be? This coloring book contains two copies of each of twelve Tenniel illustrations – one in the original black and white to… [read full post]
Batman RETURNS Through the Looking Glass – new Graphic Novel
Batman follows the White Rabbit down the rabbit hole to battle none other than our favorite archvillain, The Mad Hatter, in a new 112 page full-color hardcover graphic novel Batman:… [read full post]
Little Master Carroll – Colorful new edition of Alice for babies and toddlers
If you like your Alice in Wonderland editions bright, light on words, and difficult to destroy when thrown around the nursery, then check out Jennifer Adams’ new board book. The… [read full post]
Alice’s Adventures in Carroll’s own Square Alphabet
Imagine this… You are tucked up in bed and have a brilliant idea that must be written down. It’s dark, it’s late, and bedside lights have not been invented yet…. [read full post]
Who is that in the party dress?
Comics and crosswords, both a little mad
Tidying up some loose ends from 2011, I found a couple of books that still deserve a mention. Comics and crosswords – what more do you need on a Saturday?… [read full post]
Catalog for Tate Liverpool Alice exhibition looks great
The catalog for the Tate Liverpool’s Alice in Wonderland exhibition is now for sale on the Tate’s website. Edited by Gavin Delahunty, head of exhibitions and displays at Tate Liverpool, and… [read full post]