Dalis large folio alices adventures in wonderland, signed by him, with an original etching and 12 fullpage color photogravures dali, salvador carroll, lewis. In 1985, 20 thousand shiny and carefully crafted new books were distributed with the title alices adventures in wonderland written on the cover. Dalis incredible illustrations for lewis carrolls alice in wonderland published in 1865 have caused it to become one of the rarest and most soughtafter dali suites. Large folio by 1812 inches, loose signatures laid into brown cloth portfolio, original half chestnut morocco clamshell box with later. While glancing at salvador dalis paintings one might get the sense that. Alices adventures in wonderland signed cover sheetyear. Salvador dali illustration of alice in wonderland youtube.
Dali, salvador illustrations and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Salvador dalis illustrated edition of alice in wonderland reissued. This rare edition of alice was long coveted by rare book collectors. However taschen has finally made this rare book available for the first time in 43 years as a new reprint currently available on bookshop. In 1969, as their book of the month offering, the maecenas press a random house imprint published an edition of alice illustrated by the biggest madman of them all salvador dali. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland coloring book paperback and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alices adventures in wonderland signed limited edition. Alices adventures in wonderland, hardcover by carroll, lewis. Alices adventures in wonderland, book with 12 heliogravures and 1 etching 1969 by salvador dali limited edition print large book with 12 heliogravures and one etching.
Fascinating salvador dali alice in wonderland bronze sculpture statue statuette decor. The internal loose pages and all the illustrations are in great condition. Alice in wonderland coloring book dover classic stories coloring book by lewis carroll jun 1, 1972. His take on alice in wonderland, completed at the height of the counterculture movement, may be his most beloved contribution to the art of illustration. With original etching in colors and 12 full page color. Alice s adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Salvador dali alice in wonderland heliogravures available. Original alice in wonderland salvador dali prints for. Title page and front is piece from book number 177. Alices adventures in wonderland signed limited edition lewis carroll and salvador dali on. Original heliogravure on japan nacre paper, signed in pencil below the image on the right. Lewis carroll was the pen name of charles lutwidge dodgson 183298, a british writer, mathematician, logician, anglican deacon, and photographer. This original etching comes from alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali in 1969. Salvador dali illustrates alice in wonderland, 1969. In 1935, henri matisse was commissioned to illustrate an edition of james joyces ulysses for subscribers to the limited edition club in america. But there is no better pairing for the avantgarde master of surrealism than the fantasy. Twelve fullpage coloured plates with one repeated on the dj. Alice in wonderland 1969 signed by salvador dali ebay.
Dalis illustrations for lewis carrolls world famous novel alices adventures in wonderland have become one of the most. Provenance is from lockport street gallery plainfield, il. It comes with one original engraving and 12 heliogravures. Salvador dali alice in wonderland heliogravures available for sale. I was in the process of framing each of the illustrations for wall art but i need the money now more than the art. This beautiful new edition of alices adventures in wonderland features rarely seen illustrations by salvador dali that illuminate the surreal yet curiously logical and mathematical realm into which alice famously falls. Alice in wonderland dali illustrated signed limited ed. Salvador dali alices adventures in wonderland youtube. The incredible artistic mind of salvador dali knew no limits, as evidenced by everything from dalis illustrated cookbook to his logo design for chupa chups. Previously, if one wanted the privilege of owning this rare tome, one had to pay approximately one zillion dollars at an auction house. Only 2,700 of the edition were printed, and the artist signed each original etching. Alices adventures in wonderland salvador dali first. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated by salvador.
Salvador dali alice in wonderland the pool of tears canvas or print wall art. Original etching and photogravures in brown cloth portfoliocondition. Luckily for us, a visionary editor at random house saw the connection and. With original etching in colors and 12 full page color plates by dali. Alices adventures in wonderland dover thrift editions. Salvador dali, a renowned artist of the surrealist movement, is popular for his imaginative and dream like paintings and that fabulous mustachedali created a collection of boldly coloured illustrations for lewis carolls classic tale alice in wonderland 1865. Thus was the world first introduced to alice and her pseudonymous creator, lewis carroll. The master surrealist dali published his own version of alice in 1969. The original limited edition was a glorious leatherbound tome with 22karat gold accents, gilt edges, moire fabric endpapers, and a satin page marker, while a less rare edition was.
Featuring 12 heliogravures of the original gouaches one for each chapter. Alices adventures in wonderland salvador dali first edition signed. A signed copy of the book is part of a collection of alice in wonderland memorabilia housed in the beinecke rare book and. You can purchase these exquisite prints from sundays. Alice in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali rare books. Salvador dali illustrates alice in wonderland, 1969 brain pickings. And if you liked this post, be sure to check out these popular posts. Alices adventures in wonderland signed by salvador dali. The collection contains 12 heliogravures a process of photographic engraving, one for each chapter and also includes a signed frontpiece. Salvador dalis mindbending interpretation of alice in. It contains 12 heliogravures one for each chapter of the book and an original signed etching in four colors as the frontispiece all of which. Salvador dalis alice in wonderland illustrations, 1969. Alice in wonderland art books childrens books culture design history illustration lewis carroll salvador dali vintage childrens books view full site brain pickings participates in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn commissions by linking to amazon. The original gouaches were first published by maecenas pressrandom house, new york 1969.
Alices adventures in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali in. See ralph steadmans twisted illustrations of alices adventures in wonderland on the storys 150th anniversary. Salvador dali alice in wonderland signed in pencil by dali. With the original gouaches published by maecenas pressrandom house, new york in 1969, the suite now contains 12 heliogravures one for each chapter of the book. It contains 12 heliogravures one for each chapter of the book and an original signed. Salvador dalis rarely seen alice in wonderland illustrations are. Dali, salvador ilt, isbn 0691170029, isbn 9780691170022, like new used, free shipping in the us commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of childrens literature, this illustrated edition presents alice like youve never seen her before. Alice adventure wonderland by lewis carroll, dali salvador. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Salvador dali spanish 1904 1989 salvador dali alice in wonderland 1969. Alice in wonderland, illustrated by salvador dali rare.
Folio, one of 2500 numbered copies, signed by salvador dali on the title page. The pages in both books are clean and free of any foxing. His bestknown works are alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass. This must be the worst illustrated edition of alice in wonderland ever published. All 12 of salvador dalis alice in wonderland heliogravures click the image for larger view. The book was distributed as a randomhouse book of the month. The dark alice in wonderland illustrations by salvador. It comes with one original engraving and 12 heliogravures of original gouaches. The original limited edition was a glorious leatherbound tome with 22karat gold accents, gilt edges, moire fabric endpapers, and a satin page marker, while a less rare edition was reissued in 1996. Salvador dali alice in wonderland is an interpretation of lewis carols two books. The case the contains the book and looks like a book binding is in fair to good shape. Alice in wonderland by salvador dali abebooks passion for books. But there is no better pairing for the avantgarde master of surrealism than the fantasy land created by lewis carroll in alice s adventures in wonderland.
Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll one of a limited 2,500 copies illustrated and signed by salvador dali with 12 color illustrations and a fourcolor etched frontis new york. But because there are many versions of alice in wonderland in book and film form i was curious to see what the original was like and to my surprise i found that it was very far from the films. Very attractive and well produced with a lengthy, illustrated introduction. European bronze salvador dali alice in wonderland bronze sculpture statue statuette decor. Alices adventures in wonderland first edition signed. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Printed as a loose portfolio, which is housed in a custom clamshell box, the book features 12 fullpage color illustrations, as well as an original etching. Salvador dali alices adventures in wonderland signed. Salvador dali alices adventures in wonderland widewalls. I had to try hard to imagine all the strange situations and characters alice comes across, some of which i had never heard of before. If this whets your dali appetite, dont miss the 150th anniversary edition of his 1969 illustrations for alice in wonderland. One of the books alice in wonderland is signed by alice hargreaves, who was lewis carrols inspiration for the original books.