On the Road with Penguin Classics Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with Chris Riddell
Mar 3, 2022
Chris Riddell, illustrator and political cartoonist, discusses his fascination with the illustrations of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. They explore the pseudonym 'Lewis Carroll' and the theme of identity in the book. Tea and food in the story are also highlighted. The significance of Dodgion's rooms, Alice's garden, and the Cheshire Cat are discussed, along with their visit to Christchurch. The chapter concludes with reflections on Lewis Carroll's Wonderland and the White Knight.
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Earliest Alice Memory
- Chris Riddell's earliest memory of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland involves a back-to-back edition with John Tenniel's illustrations.
- He became fascinated by the White Rabbit and even tried to replicate Tenniel's cross-hatching technique.
Illustrating Alice
- John Tenniel's illustrations are iconic and integral to the Alice books.
- Riddell sees himself joining a community of Alice illustrators.
Alice's Origin
- Lewis Carroll first told the story of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland during a boating trip with the Liddell sisters.
- He later wrote down and illustrated the story as a gift for Alice Liddell.