{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-lewis-carroll-1st-firefly-books-edition","title":"Alice in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll — 1st Firefly Books Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Toronto, Firefly Books, 2003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormatting\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4to, pp. 128.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/strong\u003e: Near Fine. The cream boards are remarkably bright and clean, with the Art Nouveau gilt tooling and lettering remaining sharp and completely unoxidised. The binding is tight and square with no lean, and the extremities show virtually no shelf-wear. Internally, the pages are crisp, white, and free from foxing, creases, or any distracting marks. The unclipped dust jacket presents well overall but does show a small surface paper abrasion to the upper right corner of the front panel (evidently from a removed sticker), alongside mild rubbing and light creasing to the spine head and fold edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is a First Printing of the 2003 Firefly Books edition (effectively a First Edition Thus), reproducing the iconic artwork originally published in London by Dennis Dobson in 1967. The volume features Ralph Steadman's anarchic and brilliant pen-and-ink illustrations, which famously subverted the traditional Tenniel aesthetic to provide a sharper, more satirical vision of Wonderland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound in attractive cream boards with striking gilt decoration, this edition is notable for presenting Steadman's work in a high-quality, large quarto format. While not as rare as the 1967 true first edition, this 2003 printing is relatively uncommon on the open market and remains highly sought after by collectors of both Carroll and Steadman for its excellent design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLewis Carroll's timeless tale of a young girl's descent into a subterranean world of logical absurdity and eccentric characters is given a bold, modern reinterpretation in this stunning volume. Ralph Steadman's dynamic, counter-cultural illustrations inject a fresh, satirical edge into Wonderland, capturing the chaotic spirit of the text with his signature ink-splattered brilliance. A vital and visually arresting edition for any enthusiast of classic fantasy or subversive art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54831020736851,"sku":"5343","price":62.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260820_104609.jpg?v=1788344764","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/alice-in-wonderland-lewis-carroll-1st-firefly-books-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}