C. Pears – författare

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. This edition of the ''Alice in Wonderland'' story is illustrated by Charles Pears (1873 - 1958), and Thomas Heath Robinson (1869 - 1954). Both immensely talented ''Golden Age Illustrators'', the two men collaborated on this work – producing a beautifully varied volume. Charles Pears was famed as both a painter and illustrator, and contributed to many periodicals, as well as producing frequent ''marine'' paintings. T. H. Robinson was the brother of William Heath, and Charles Robinson; all of whom became imaginative and highly-respected illustrators. The artwork of Pears and Robinson is presented alongside the text – further refining Carroll''s masterful storytelling. This book forms part of our ''Pook Press'' imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children''s literature.