Author: Lewis Carroll
Illustrator: Andrea D'Aquino
Pub Date: October 17th, 2017
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Format: Paperback Original
ISBN: 9781631593697
Description:
A classic tale returns, unabridged, with dazzling modern illustrations; perfect for gift giving! Enjoy Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland as you've never seen it before. Andrea D'Aquino's modern, illustrative interpretation of this classic tale follows Alice on her fanciful journey down the rabbit hole.
Join her as she meets friends like the Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, and the Caterpillar! The lush, multi-faceted images breathe new life into this classic novel, making it a collectible for new readers and art lovers every where.
The Classics Reimagined series is a library of stunning collector's editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated by contemporary artists from around the world. Each artist offers his or her own unique, visual, interpretation of the most well-loved, widely read, and avidly collected literature from renowned authors.
Review:
I received this beautifully illustrated paperback edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in a Goodreads giveaway from Rockport Publishing, an imprint of Quarto.
It has a sturdy matte cover and purple page edges, which I love. As a book designer with experience on the production end as well, I think it's a really special touch that some publishers don't go for because it can be quite pricey, and page edge colors aren't an immediate selling point for books sitting on a shelf.
The full-color interior boasts modern-looking collage illustrations on just about every other page. I think what helps this edition stand out from the countless others is that the illustrations are intricate and abstract, and therefor more geared toward adult readers. They're still fun and whimsical, but they're also eclectic and different.
This is definitely my new favorite copy, and I have 3 or 4 editions.
