Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland was released about one year ago (and made the New York Times best seller list). Her
Snow White by The Brothers Grimm was released just a few weeks ago. Though these are now, and have always been, children's tales on the "dark" side (no grey area there), Camille's visual interpretation on the stories is like the triple olive-garnish in a martini of creepy.
Creepy, yes! Ok, so creepy most definitely has it's place in classic and contemporary art and literature, for adults and for children alike. Creepy can be, dare I say,
comforting.
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One of my favorite fairy tales is Alice in Wonderland. This cute little girl is wearing an Alice in Wonderland costume and is holding a bunny toy by the ear. I call her Miss Wonderland. The Glass Pendant Art is created from my Miss Wonderland digital painting.
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#31 Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll (1865)
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A full out absurdist assault at the arbitrary nature of language, Carroll challenges everything about the way we speak and write, from homonyms to idioms. When people talk about children’s movies and books being entertaining for both kids and adults, they usually mean that there are jokes that are way over the heads of the child audience that adults will find funny. The beauty of this novel is that the same exact jokes are equally entertaining to children and adults, often for the same reason, although in some cases adults may understand more clearly why they are funny. It is almost impossible to believe that this novel was written almost 150 years ago, as it remains one of the truly brilliant, and accessible pieces of children’s literature. – Mark Flowers
Because these books freakily enough do look a great deal like the inside of my head. – Amy M. Weir
One comment about your request to try to include more diversity: I considered it pretty seriously, as I am Latina and that kind of thing matters a lot to me. And after looking at my bookshelves, both at home and in my classroom, I concluded that there just isn’t enough out there in middle-grade land yet. In terms of Hispanic or Latino literature, that is. Everything I came up with, including books by Julia Alvarez, Margarita Engle and Pam Munoz Ryan felt good, but perhaps not quite good enough for my top 10. And it may be that for this kind of list, we go with books that we remember from childhood, or books we’ve reread hundreds of times over the years, and there just isn’t as much that’s been available for that long. I realized that almost all the books that I look to as inspiring examples of Latino culture and experience are by adult or YA authors, which I thought was interesting. Just an observation. – Cecilia Cackley
I include Cecilia’s comment (which really was her comment for this book) because it brings up an interesting point. It’s important to look at the representation of race on this book, and to see whether or not all cultures have at least some representation. Not so much? Can we infer something from that, good or bad?
Don’t be thinking that the recent 100+ million dollar grossing Tim Burton film played any part in this appearance on the poll, by the way. Folks were voting for this book long before the Burton ads reached their peak. People just love them some Alice. And how can I object? I love her too. She’s like Dorothy, only she never seems to care whether or not she gets home.
The description of these books’ plots from the publisher reads, “Alice begins her adventures when she follows the frantically delayed White Rabbit down a hole into the magical world of Wonderland, where she meets a variety of wonderful creatures, including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts who, with the help of her enchanted deck of playing cards, tricks Alice into playing a bizarre game of croquet. Alice continues her adventures in Through the Looking-Glass, which is loosely based on a game of chess and includes Carroll’s famous poem Jabberwocky.”
Foul play, cry the masses. Two books as one? ‘Fraid so. Considering that half the time these books are packaged together as one, I felt few qualms putting them together. Most of the votes were for the two of them anyway, so what does it matter really?
The double quicktime recap of how the books came to be comes via Anita Silvey’s Everything I Need to Kn
my version of Alice...from Wonderland! for the last couple of weeks, i just wanted to draw up little Alice bec i couldn't get the idea out of my head (which is OVERFLOWING with ideas at ALL times)! so, this is what i came up with. i am anxiously awaiting dipping my brush into my paint and getting started!!!! this will be offered as an ORIGINAL in my etsy shop as soon as it is complete. it is on an 11x14 stretched canvas (as opposed to the boards which i usually use for my illustrations). that is why i will be offering it as an ORIGINAL. oh, and by the way, there is and never will be a cheshire cat in any Alice illustrations i do! everyone who knows me knows how i feel about cats...NOT A FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!! just sayin'...;)
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FINALLY...Alice is complete!:) i have been working on several things at once these past 2 weeks which is why it took a bit longer to finish this than i would have liked. but, i am happy to say that she is done and FOR SALE in my etsy shop here:
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she is FOR SALE as an ORIGINAL! usually i offer prints, but this cutie is going as is. hopefully she will make some little girl SMILE:)
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son! / The jaws that bite, the claws that catch!
Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun / The frumious Bandersnatch!"
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"¡Cuídate del Jabberwock, hijo mío!
¡Sus fauces que muerden y garras que atrapan!
¡Cuídate del pájaro Jubjub bravío / y del Bandersnatch frumioso!"
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice found there"
Lewis Carroll, 1871.
Halloween is almost here, and all GalleyCat readers should be planning their literary costume ideas. Below, we’ve collected five obsessive and brilliant costumes based on books or comic books.
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What a lovely job, looking through old children's books in the sunshine, perfect way to spend a day...I have had to glue my poor fairies together, two lost wings and one an arm!
warm wishes
Thea x
What wonderful pictures, books surrounded by flowers. What a delightful selection of books too. Enjoy the lovely spring weather.
Sun...garden...old children's books...it sounds fantastic! A coke for me, please!
I love Alice's illustrations and enjoy looking for various versions.
Besos!
What great photos! I love the shots of the books with nature. ;) All of these books are new to me- but they look like treasures. I am glad you are getting to go through them while enjoying the outdoors. That poor fairy! I hope she can still fly with one wing. :)
Hello Thea, thanks for calling in. I’m very lucky to be doing something I love especially when the sun shines.
I wish I could find the missing wing but it completely disappeared. I can only think Jack Frost took it away or (more likely) it crumbled to nothing. Barbara x
Thank you Darlene, I can't tell you how nice it is to see the sun again after such a long winter. Sitting in the garden is one of my favourite pastimes!
Hello Silvina, your drink and comfy garden chair are waiting, call in whenever you like. I love Alice too, and it’s amazing just how many different versions there are.
Hello Stephanie, the sunshine and flowers were all it took to persuade me to work in the garden! Several of the books like Perry Winkle and I can do anything are new to me too. It’s such a joy finding things I’ve not seen before and being able to share them makes it even better. A little magic and fairy dust will be needed to get that fairy flying again!
Poor Fairy!
beautiful pictures! I never know what flowers are, so I'm no help ;)
The word is that fairies with only one wing can fly, it's all about magic.
I can smell your garden and feel the sun on my face. Nice book haul Barbara, it's so exciting shopping for books and then getting them home and going through them. I spy a Malcolm Saville book.
Dearest Barbara,
I would have SO MUCH FUN in England, scouring the shoppes, the outdoor sales and such....the darling illustrated books you collect are exactly what my husband and I have been collecting for over 30 years now. Greetings from a rainy but lovely Minnesota! Anita
A hard job but someone has to do it.
Back to heavy winds and rain here in the north east of England, your post has brightened my day.
Hello Joleene, I had to look them up! The problem with rockery plants is they all look alike so it makes it a bit tricky. Thanks for calling in.
Hi Michelle, I'm sure she does have a trip around the garden at night - at least she is never sitting where I left her!
You would not believe the change in the weather, from those gorgeous spring days it's returned to deepest, darkest, winter! Vests and socks have come back out of storage!
Well spotted! A really nice Malcolm Saville with its original jacket.
I enjoy your latest post about comps and prizes, really interesting.
Hello Anita, come on over, the shops, castles and tea rooms are waiting for you! I would love to see your collection. I am surrounded by books all day, and yet I still can’t get enough of them. It is getting harder to find really nice copies, probably because so many people are doing it, but there are still some real treasures to be found. Barbara x
Hi Tracy
I know, and I get paid for it!
The spring sunshine in Somerset has been replaced with a howling gale and torrential rain, what a difference a day makes! I’m so glad I made the best of those few days. Thanks for calling in.
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Hello Juliet, thanks for following. I've just been to your blog and clicked the link. I hope you get those tickets! Barbara
Hey there sweet Barbara! Yes, I must get my camera ready for some HOMESPUN photos; it has been ages since I have blogged on my "personal" life here at home, but I have a new camera and I hope to improve my photography skills!
Thank you so much for coming by again today! Anita
Flowers definitely compliment the artistic books. It's almost an overabundance of cuteness--if there is such a thing.:)
Oh goodness, I love the books and all, but I am very distressed for your poor fairy! I hope you find her wing and are able to reattach it!
What a combination, lovely nature ,beautiful books . Very nice concept Barbara :)
I am just loving it :)
You bet, Barbara. Fairies fly even with broken wings. You have such a wonderful job. Enjoy your time out in the garden smelling the flowers and poring through the books. Alice in Wonderland and forget-me-nots go as well as coffee does with cakes!
Barbara, thank you for the bluebell picture. I'm moved that you've kept what I wrote in mind and are so sweet to send me a picture of my favourite flowers. You have such a dear soul. What a spread of purple into that enchanted woods!
Dear Anita, I know your ‘photos will be beautiful because everything you do is. Thank you for your sweet comment.
An overabundance of cuteness is fine by me Eve! In fact, I rather like that word and must remember to use it more often. Thanks so much for your comment.
Hi Diane, I’ve searched the garden but can’t find it. Part of me thinks it has just crumbled away but another (larger) part of me thinks there is some mischief afoot. Is it possible the little fairy has an enemy in the fairy kingdom or maybe its punishment for some misdeed?
Dear Aunt Mary that is such a nice thing to say. If you are enjoying it, then so am I!
I’m so pleased to hear that Claudine. I would like to think she is still flying over the garden with all the other fairies.
I hope you get to walk in a bluebell wood one day. xx
Poor little fairy, the frost has been very cruel this year especially to brickwork, which I've noticed is crumbling everywhere I've travelled. Those books look enchanting. x
~ He stole one of my garden fairies wings too, Barbara! I do wonder what he is doing with them all...hehe! Such wonderful nostalgia in these beautiful childhood books.....~ I have Alice in Wonderland illustrations by, Margaret Tarrant( My Mum's from her childhood) very precious! I only have a small forecourt, here at home....So to see your garden coming to live again was lovely too....~ with kindest thoughts....Maria x
Sounds like a very nice day, Barbara, sitting outside in the garden in sunshine browsing through your books :) Looks like there are some lovely books in your pile.
Enjoy your weekend.
Hi Suzy, brickwork, garden pots and fairies have all suffered this year. Maybe it will be a lovely warm summer. xx
Dear Maria, there must be a big pile of fairy wings somewhere! Margaret Tarrant’s illustrations for Alice are very special, lucky you to have your mum’s book. I always think spring is the best time in the garden. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the pictures. Barbara xx
Thank you Hilde, I hope the sun shines for you. Barbara xx
What a lovely job your's must be, to be surrounded by books you love, and help other people to acquire! :)
Hi Barbara - I do envy your life a lot of the time. How I wish I could sit outside amongst the flowers paging through vintage books and tell myself at the same time I am actually working! I was sad to see your fairy's missing wing. It does show off some of the lovely detail of her hair and dress but it makes her a bit lopsided. Do you still have the other wing to re-attach? Otherwise I might be tempted myself to take them both off (if it caused no damage).
Hello Sandy, I count my blessings every single day. Thanks for calling in.
BARBARA! HELLO OUT THERE! I come to you from my windy city today; gails and hail have invaded our spring, but that's not putting a cloud over my joy to see that the France party is on! Thank you so much for visiting today and I hope you will have time next week to visit the array of posts that are celebrating with me.
Have a lovely evening; I think a pot of tea is in order for me tonight! Anita
Hello Anita, I can't wait for the party to start! It’s cold, wet and grey here too. I think spring came and went last week!
I’m going to enjoy a bowl of soup and some nice crusty bread for me tea, anything to keep warm.
I hope you have a couple of nice fresh scones, with jam and cream to go with your tea! Barbara xx
Hello Sharon, It’s a hard life but someone has to do it. Sometimes I even have to force myself to eat cake and drink tea at the same time!
I’ve searched and searched for the wing, but it's nowhere to be seen. I think it must have crumbled away to dust. I did think about removing the other wing, but I’m afraid it might hurt the little fairy, so will probably leave well alone. Anyway if it stays as cold as it is Jack Frost is bound to come back for it. Barbara x
My gran-daughter thinks your web site, is as great as sliced bread! and that's high
praise indeed, I agree a good post, be well Agman
Tea and cake as well! - now I'm really jealous!
:)
Hi Terence, please say thank you to your grand-daughter from me. High praise indeed! What a lovely comment from you today, thank you!
I love the Alice book! I've never seen her illustrated in that way before!
-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
Hello Jamie, the illustrations were done by A. A. Nash for an edition of Alice published by Juvenile productions c1950s/60s. I love her bobbed hair cut and blue check dress.
I think I've become quite jealous of your lovely collection. I love to sit outside and read and I bet it was great fun going through all those books.
It was Donna, it really was! Thanks for your visit. Barbara