Alice Through the Looking Glass - Lewis Carroll - Wordsworth Collectors Edition

Return to Lewis Carroll’s extraordinary world with this elegant Wordsworth Collectors Edition of Alice Through the Looking Glass. This beautifully bound hardback offers a captivating way to experience Alice’s second adventure, blending Carroll’s imaginative storytelling with refined book design for readers who appreciate classic literature and finely made editions.

Overview

In this enchanting sequel, Alice steps through a mirror into a world where everything is reversed, logic is playful and the familiar becomes wonderfully strange. Her journey unfolds as a giant chess game in which she must cross the board to become a queen.

Along the way she meets unforgettable characters — the Red Queen, the White Queen, Tweedledum and Tweedledee, Humpty Dumpty and the White Knight. Carroll’s inventive language, clever puzzles and dreamlike scenes create a story that continues to intrigue and delight readers of all ages.

This Collectors Edition presents the complete text in a cloth‑bound hardback with gold embossed detailing and coloured endpapers. The thoughtful design reflects the imaginative spirit of the story while offering a durable, attractive volume for any bookshelf.

Included Elements

Inside, readers will follow Alice as she:

• Steps through the looking glass into a world turned upside down

• Encounters talking flowers and living chess pieces

• Meets nursery‑rhyme characters behaving in unexpected ways

• Navigates curious, witty and philosophical episodes

Each chapter showcases Carroll’s signature blend of whimsy, wordplay and sharp observation, exploring imagination, identity and the joy of seeing the world from a new angle.

Why you will love this edition

The Wordsworth Collectors Edition series is admired for its elegant presentation and lasting quality. This volume features:

• A cloth‑bound cover

• Gold and coloured blocking

• Matching endpapers

• A bespoke illustration capturing the character of the story

It’s crafted to appeal to collectors, gift‑givers and anyone building a cherished library of classic works.

Perfect for

• Readers who enjoy classic children’s literature

• Collectors of beautifully bound hardbacks

• Gift‑givers seeking a meaningful, charming present

• Families sharing timeless stories with younger readers

• Anyone who loves imaginative storytelling and playful logic