First published in 1865 and 1871. Both originally illustrated by Sir John Tenniel.
Summary Note
The publishers of this new edition of the two "Alice" books protest at once their vast admiration for the illustrations of Tenniel. Yet they proffer no apology for offering to the public a break with tradition in the form of the work of Mervyn Peake, feeling that, however much one should pay homage to the past, it would be a pity if Alice were to be conventionalised for ever in the one conception, and new talent not be allowed its play. In any case Mervyn Peake’s work speaks for itself. It has been a labour of love which has occupied several years, in which he has sought completely to rid himself of preconceived forms, and visualise the pageant of Lewis Carroll’s creations through his own eyes in terms which do not belong so utterly to the nineteenth century. It is our belief that he has succeeded in a remarkable degree, and that the resulting volume will as quickly endear itself to children of all ages as did the original. [dust-jacket].
Binding Note
Illustrated dust-jacket with text in orange and blue. Blue cloth covers lettered in gilt on the spine: “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Lewis Carroll. Wingate.”