Through the looking glass book shops in london

Through the looking glass drops july 27th on houndstooth. From illustrated chess boards, to victorian top hats and early editions of the alice books, this curious shop is well worth a visit. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll, and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Londons best gimmick can be found at selfridges, where sonic artist russ jones, aka condiment junkie, has installed a. Sadly the delivery was not charming, as the book was left loose and unprotected in a box to rattle around, leaving it slightly battered and used looking. Designing support groups for parents with intellectual disabilities.

Alice was here remix takes the intensity of the original and boils it into a 44 spin of frenzied basslines and distorted acoustics. A mathematics lecturer at oxford, dodgson enjoyed mathematical puzzles and jokes, several of which are included in his bestknown works, alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Alices shop is the most tangible link to the original alice in wonderland stories. Alice was here remix takes the intensity of the original and boils it into a 44 spin of frenzied basslines and distorted acoustics, punctuated by her languid reading of the mad hatter. Alice through the looking glass, 14 cecil court, london. But bonkers shops are something london does very well, and its easy to be. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first edition on this book is still both rare and valuable. Jul 25, 2016 to celebrate the release of the latest chapter of the new disney film, alice through the looking glass, fortnum and mason relinquished the design of its windows for the very first time in its 309.

London has a whole shop dedicated to alice in wonderland. Alice through the looking glass, 14 cecil court, london antique dealers near leicester square tube station all in london. Alice through the looking glass shopping in covent garden. Jul 08, 2019 heres our guide to the best bookshops in london, whether youre in central, north, east, south or west london. Alice in wonderland and alice through the looking glass by carroll, lewis and g. Nov 22, 2012 alice through the looking glass can be found at 14 cecil court, london, wc2n 4he. Recounting the biblical story of jonah and the fall of nineveh, the play is a noteworthy example of the survival of the medieval morality play style of drama in the period of english renaissance theatre.

Through the lookingglass by lewis carroll waterstones. Through the looking glass, first edition, macmillan co. A carefullyassembled map and list of london s bookshops. The venue is small and it is not the best place for a party or a night out with a big group of friends. Through the looking glass fabric nightclub, london. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This is strictly still photography but the digital. Harper, d and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Through the looking glass by lewis carroll, paperback. On the a side, nina kraviz provides two interpretations of curtain twitcher. The now one year old looking glass cocktail club took shoreditch by surprise and has gone on to build its reputation as one of londons best speakeasys. I collect the book from all around the world and this shop had really old authentic versions. Next came the 1872 first edition sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there which made a charming pairing with the alice in wonderland book. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.

Jessica arnold has created a completely new, creepy, intriguing and utterly fascinating world in her spooky hotel. Alice through the looking glass can be found at 14 cecil court, london, wc2n 4he. Alice through the looking glass is located at 14 cecil. Youll recognize some of your favorite looking glass characters and meet dozens of new ones along alices journey. And what alice found there macmillan collectors library lewis carroll. First editions and rare illustrated editions relating to lewis carrolls alice. Perfect for book lovers, alice through the looking glass is a literary treasure trove sure to put a cheshire cat grin all over your face. Through the looking glass archives rare and antique books. Alice through the looking glass womens clothing 14. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The pro centre london shopping photography chelsea wharf, 15 lots road, fulham, london sw10 4 minutes from through the looking glass owned by hasselblad uk this shop certainly lives up to its name in catering for the professional. Lewis carroll 18321898 was the pen name for charles lutwidge dodgson. Through the looking glass, kings road, london shopping.

Independent bookshop with cafe in the quartermile edinburgh. Rare book dealer jake fior bought the chessboard last summer and. Tumble down the rabbit hole in cecil court near charing cross station and enter alice through the looking glass, a treasuretrove of alices adventures in wonderlandthemed items. The shop was written into one of the alice books, through the lookingglass. Richard clay london, colophon design on last pg, although it makes no reference to the events in the earlier book, the themes and settings of through the lookingglass make it a kind of mirror image of wonderland. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate. A carefullyassembled map and list of londons bookshops. Through the lookingglass in better shape, light bumping and cockling with slight wear to rear joint, hinges splitting but still firm, some instances of light foxing and fingersoiling to contents. Written in 1872 for the amusement of carrolls young friend alice liddell, it is the companion piece to alices adventures in wonderland child of the pure unclouded brow and dreaming eyes of wonder. Specializing in alice iconography including first edition books, rare illustrated. Alices adventures in wonderland macmillan childrens books paperback. This comic adaptation of lewis carrolls through the looking glass depicts the comingofage story with fun twists and awesome music. Through the lookingglass and what alice found there by lewis.

Step through the opulent looking glass to enter a quirky secret room, a parallel world of decedent debauchery and tantalising entertainment. Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by john tenniel, plates coloured by john macfarlane, a ribbon marker and a foreword by roald dahl funny prizewinner philip ardagh, this beautiful hardback macmillan classics edition of lewis carrolls through the lookingglass, which was first published by macmillan in 1871, is a truly. Looking glass cocktail club london 2020 all you need. Looking glass cocktail club is a stylish speakeasy bar, situated in the heart of buzzing shoreditch, on the hip and yet undiscovered hackney road. Inspired by the literary works of lewis carroll looking glass cocktail club appears a small cosy spot. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed.

They also have a mini museum that features special not for sale items and a white pet rabbit. Unique, unusual and specialist shops in london shopping. In this story, which represents the child protagonists journey from adolescence to adulthood, alice ventures into a fantasy world through the mirror above her fireplace. The book is totally charming in many ways and id totally recommend it.

Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll, first. Through the looking glass, first edition, macmillan co abebooks. To celebrate the release of the latest chapter of the new disney film, alice through the looking glass, fortnum and mason relinquished the design of its windows for the very first time in its 309. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by. Since much of the stock at the fish shop at kensington. Through the lookingglass and what alice found there by. Take a wildly entertaining trip through alices looking glass to the beat of a hiphopping soundtrack.

Voted london s coolest independent store by business insider. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. Buy books, stationery and gifts, online and in store. Alice through the looking glass 14 cecil court, wc2n 4he london, united kingdom rated 4. Frontispieces and 90 illustrations by john tenniel. Heres our guide to the best bookshops in london, whether youre in central, north, east, south or west london.

But bonkers shops are something london does very well, and its easy to be charmed by this peculiar little shop on cecil court, a curious alley lined with specialist bookshops just off st martin. The looking glass is a really interesting take on a retelling. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll, and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Dec 27, 2016 lewis carrolls new story through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. But be adventurous, step through the looking glass and into our magical world. Alice in wonderland shops around the world alicein. Alice through the looking glass shopping in covent. Down the rabbitwarren like cecil court, youll find a wonderland of aliceinspired collectibles in alice through the looking glass.

Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see. Visit us to experience the world the real alice and author lewis carroll. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the looking glass or simply through the looking glass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Alice through the looking glass shop opens in cecil court. The shop was written into one of the alice books, through the looking glass. Alice through the looking glass boutique is situated in the heart of londons.

I run around every day looking for something new to do and theres plenty heres london thru my eyes. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the lookingglass or simply through the lookingglass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. When jake fior, secondhand book dealer and former producer to pete. Through the looking glass and what alice found there was written by english clergyman and oxford lecturer in mathematics, charles lutwidge dodgson, better known as lewis carroll. The fish shop at kensington place london shopping food and drink shops 201 kensington church street, kensington, london w8 2 minutes from through the looking glass the tidy little fishmongers attached to the landmark kensington place restaurant does a roaring trade. Charles lutwidge dodgson pen name lewis carroll 27 january 1832 14 january 1898 was an english writer best known for alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. This could well be the capitals most beautiful book. Looking glass cocktail club london 2020 all you need to. Gloriously illustrated with the original line drawings by john tenniel, plates coloured by john macfarlane, a ribbon marker and a foreword by roald dahl funny prizewinner philip ardagh, this beautiful hardback macmillan classics edition of lewis carrolls through the looking glass, which was first published by macmillan in 1871, is a truly. Step through the lookingglass into a topsyturvy, magical world in this gloriously illustrated picture book retelling of lewis carrolls enduring classic, from the highlyregarded, prizewinning illustrator of blue kangaroo and melrose and croc.

A beautiful stained glass window sits at one end, while the ceiling is punctuated by skylights. Alice through the looking glass read aloud bestloved the sequel to alice in wonderland. My friend obviously reserved a table for her birthday but the tables were crammed in against the wall and. For a happy birthday party i went to looking glass cocktail club.

The girls name is alice, and she ends up on the other side of a mirror, but that is about where the similarities stop. Alice through the looking glass london, uk alice through the looking glass is a boutique filled with amongst others gifts, memorabilia, artwork, clothing, stationary and rare editions of lewis carrolls books. As well as first and early editions of both alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel alice through the looking glass, youll find framed illustrations, victorian top hats and chess pieces. A prospective guide for parents with disabilities and their advocates. May 27, 2016 the best and maybe the only way to appreciate alice through the looking glass is to surrender to its mad digital excess and be whirled around through time and space in a world of grotesque.

Theatre in london archive through the looking glass. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll. Youll find alice through the looking glass at 14 cecil court, wc2n 4he. Christmas through the looking glass life and style the. Through the looking glass is lewis carrolls sequel to his popular childrens novel alices adventures in wonderland 1865.

Alices shop is where the real alice bought her sweets 150 years ago. K the ashmolean museum oxford conran harrods london, 2nd floor heywood hill, mayfair, london fenwick bond street, london fortnum and mason ica i. A looking glass for london and england is an elizabethan era stage play, a collaboration between thomas lodge and robert greene. London s best gimmick can be found at selfridges, where sonic artist russ jones, aka condiment junkie, has installed a series of custommade musical boxes. They also have a mini museum that features special not for.