The book is totally charming in many ways and id totally recommend it. As well as first and early editions of both alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel alice through the looking glass, youll find framed illustrations, victorian top hats and chess pieces. Christmas through the looking glass life and style the. May 27, 2016 the best and maybe the only way to appreciate alice through the looking glass is to surrender to its mad digital excess and be whirled around through time and space in a world of grotesque.
Richard clay london, colophon design on last pg, although it makes no reference to the events in the earlier book, the themes and settings of through the lookingglass make it a kind of mirror image of wonderland. When jake fior, secondhand book dealer and former producer to pete. Through the looking glass is lewis carrolls sequel to his popular childrens novel alices adventures in wonderland 1865. A prospective guide for parents with disabilities and their advocates. Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by john tenniel, plates coloured by john macfarlane, a ribbon marker and a foreword by roald dahl funny prizewinner philip ardagh, this beautiful hardback macmillan classics edition of lewis carrolls through the lookingglass, which was first published by macmillan in 1871, is a truly. Through the lookingglass by lewis carroll waterstones. Through the lookingglass and what alice found there by lewis. Jul 25, 2016 to celebrate the release of the latest chapter of the new disney film, alice through the looking glass, fortnum and mason relinquished the design of its windows for the very first time in its 309. Step through the lookingglass into a topsyturvy, magical world in this gloriously illustrated picture book retelling of lewis carrolls enduring classic, from the highlyregarded, prizewinning illustrator of blue kangaroo and melrose and croc. Alices adventures in wonderland macmillan childrens books paperback. Sadly the delivery was not charming, as the book was left loose and unprotected in a box to rattle around, leaving it slightly battered and used looking. Overall an acceptable, unrestored copy of a book frequently read to destruction. Alice was here remix takes the intensity of the original and boils it into a 44 spin of frenzied basslines and distorted acoustics. Next came the 1872 first edition sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there which made a charming pairing with the alice in wonderland book.
Looking glass cocktail club is a stylish speakeasy bar, situated in the heart of buzzing shoreditch, on the hip and yet undiscovered hackney road. Youll find alice through the looking glass at 14 cecil court, wc2n 4he. Through the looking glass, kensington church street, london. They also have a mini museum that features special not for.
The shop was written into one of the alice books, through the lookingglass. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the looking glass or simply through the looking glass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. From illustrated chess boards, to victorian top hats and early editions of the alice books, this curious shop is well worth a visit. Alices shop is where the real alice bought her sweets 150 years ago. Alice through the looking glass can be found at 14 cecil court, london, wc2n 4he. London has a whole shop dedicated to alice in wonderland.
And what alice found there macmillan collectors library lewis carroll. Written in 1872 for the amusement of carrolls young friend alice liddell, it is the companion piece to alices adventures in wonderland child of the pure unclouded brow and dreaming eyes of wonder. A mathematics lecturer at oxford, dodgson enjoyed mathematical puzzles and jokes, several of which are included in his bestknown works, alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alice through the looking glass, 14 cecil court, london antique dealers near leicester square tube station all in london.
Youll recognize some of your favorite looking glass characters and meet dozens of new ones along alices journey. Alice through the looking glass womens clothing 14. For a happy birthday party i went to looking glass cocktail club. Through the looking glass, first edition, macmillan co. Designing support groups for parents with intellectual disabilities. They also have a mini museum that features special not for sale items and a white pet rabbit. Frontispieces and 90 illustrations by john tenniel.
Through the looking glass fabric nightclub, london. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll, and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Rare book dealer jake fior bought the chessboard last summer and. Unique, unusual and specialist shops in london shopping.
The venue is small and it is not the best place for a party or a night out with a big group of friends. A looking glass for london and england is an elizabethan era stage play, a collaboration between thomas lodge and robert greene. The fish shop at kensington place london shopping food and drink shops 201 kensington church street, kensington, london w8 2 minutes from through the looking glass the tidy little fishmongers attached to the landmark kensington place restaurant does a roaring trade. Through the looking glass, first edition, macmillan co abebooks. Alice through the looking glass read aloud bestloved the sequel to alice in wonderland. Perfect for book lovers, alice through the looking glass is a literary treasure trove sure to put a cheshire cat grin all over your face. Since much of the stock at the fish shop at kensington. Through the lookingglass in better shape, light bumping and cockling with slight wear to rear joint, hinges splitting but still firm, some instances of light foxing and fingersoiling to contents.
Alice in wonderland and alice through the looking glass by carroll, lewis and g. Buy books, stationery and gifts, online and in store. But bonkers shops are something london does very well, and its easy to be. Through the looking glass and what alice found there was written by english clergyman and oxford lecturer in mathematics, charles lutwidge dodgson, better known as lewis carroll. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Recounting the biblical story of jonah and the fall of nineveh, the play is a noteworthy example of the survival of the medieval morality play style of drama in the period of english renaissance theatre. Alice through the looking glass 14 cecil court, wc2n 4he london, united kingdom rated 4. Harper, d and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Lewis carroll 18321898 was the pen name for charles lutwidge dodgson. The pro centre london shopping photography chelsea wharf, 15 lots road, fulham, london sw10 4 minutes from through the looking glass owned by hasselblad uk this shop certainly lives up to its name in catering for the professional. Independent bookshop with cafe in the quartermile edinburgh. Alice through the looking glass is located at 14 cecil. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first edition on this book is still both rare and valuable.
Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see. To celebrate the release of the latest chapter of the new disney film, alice through the looking glass, fortnum and mason relinquished the design of its windows for the very first time in its 309. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. First editions and rare illustrated editions relating to lewis carrolls alice. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. This is strictly still photography but the digital. Dec 27, 2016 lewis carrolls new story through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. Through the looking glass archives rare and antique books. This comic adaptation of lewis carrolls through the looking glass depicts the comingofage story with fun twists and awesome music.
Light bubbling cvr extremities 7 some spine repair. Voted london s coolest independent store by business insider. Londons best gimmick can be found at selfridges, where sonic artist russ jones, aka condiment junkie, has installed a. The surreal vibe of the shop extends to the bookshelves, where fior indulges his passion for the 60s by selling unusual psychology books from the era, and playing the 1966 jonathan miller. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first. Through the looking glass drops july 27th on houndstooth.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jessica arnold has created a completely new, creepy, intriguing and utterly fascinating world in her spooky hotel. Inspired by the literary works of lewis carroll looking glass cocktail club appears a small cosy spot. London s best gimmick can be found at selfridges, where sonic artist russ jones, aka condiment junkie, has installed a series of custommade musical boxes. Jul 08, 2019 heres our guide to the best bookshops in london, whether youre in central, north, east, south or west london. Step through the opulent looking glass to enter a quirky secret room, a parallel world of decedent debauchery and tantalising entertainment. Alice through the looking glass, 14 cecil court, london. Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by john tenniel, plates coloured by john macfarlane, a ribbon marker and a foreword by roald dahl funny prizewinner philip ardagh, this beautiful hardback macmillan classics edition of lewis carrolls through the looking glass, which was first published by macmillan in 1871, is a truly.
Looking glass cocktail club london 2020 all you need to. A carefullyassembled map and list of londons bookshops. Through the looking glass, kings road, london shopping. Theatre in london archive through the looking glass. But be adventurous, step through the looking glass and into our magical world. A beautiful stained glass window sits at one end, while the ceiling is punctuated by skylights. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by. Through the looking glass by lewis carroll, paperback. I collect the book from all around the world and this shop had really old authentic versions.
In this story, which represents the child protagonists journey from adolescence to adulthood, alice ventures into a fantasy world through the mirror above her fireplace. Alice was here remix takes the intensity of the original and boils it into a 44 spin of frenzied basslines and distorted acoustics, punctuated by her languid reading of the mad hatter. Nov 22, 2012 alice through the looking glass can be found at 14 cecil court, london, wc2n 4he. This could well be the capitals most beautiful book. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate. Alice through the looking glass shop opens in cecil court. The shop was written into one of the alice books, through the looking glass. Down the rabbitwarren like cecil court, youll find a wonderland of aliceinspired collectibles in alice through the looking glass. Looking glass cocktail club london 2020 all you need. I run around every day looking for something new to do and theres plenty heres london thru my eyes.
My friend obviously reserved a table for her birthday but the tables were crammed in against the wall and. The looking glass is a really interesting take on a retelling. Heres our guide to the best bookshops in london, whether youre in central, north, east, south or west london. The now one year old looking glass cocktail club took shoreditch by surprise and has gone on to build its reputation as one of londons best speakeasys. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the lookingglass or simply through the lookingglass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865.
Tumble down the rabbit hole in cecil court near charing cross station and enter alice through the looking glass, a treasuretrove of alices adventures in wonderlandthemed items. Through the lookingglass and what alice found there by. Alice in wonderland shops around the world alicein. The girls name is alice, and she ends up on the other side of a mirror, but that is about where the similarities stop. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Visit us to experience the world the real alice and author lewis carroll. On the a side, nina kraviz provides two interpretations of curtain twitcher. A carefullyassembled map and list of london s bookshops. Still in existence last checked in october 2016 address.
Alice through the looking glass 14 cecil courtlondonwc2n 4he t. But bonkers shops are something london does very well, and its easy to be charmed by this peculiar little shop on cecil court, a curious alley lined with specialist bookshops just off st martin. Alice through the looking glass london, uk alice through the looking glass is a boutique filled with amongst others gifts, memorabilia, artwork, clothing, stationary and rare editions of lewis carrolls books. Alice through the looking glass shopping in covent. Alice through the looking glass boutique is situated in the heart of londons. Specializing in alice iconography including first edition books, rare illustrated. Alice through the looking glass womens clothing 14 cecil. Alice through the looking glass shopping in covent garden. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll, and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865.
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