Nesting: Alice in Wonderland Tea Pot

I just found the cutest thing, it's this Alice in Wonderland tea pot. I love the illustrations by artist Rory Dobner, it perfectly captures the feel of the classic story. I know I don't need a new tea pot but it's so cute and I want one.

During this pandemic, I've pretty much embraced being at home and trying to make it as cozy as possible. Such as enjoying a warm cup of tea while I'm reading or during a mid afternoon break. I normally use my green tea pot which I've had for quite a while now and I wouldn't mind having something as charming as this one. It's just so cute.

Rory Dobner "Alice in Wonderland" Tea Pot                              $49.95                             Williams Sonoma

- Made of durable, high-fired porcelain with a clear glaze
- Microwavable and Dishwasher Safe
- Holds 2 quarts (8 cups)

Book Review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (150th Anniversary Edition Illustrated by Salvador Dali)

Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (150th Anniversary Edition Illustrated by Salvador Dali) written by Lewis Carroll

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: Available now

Description:

Commemorating the 150th anniversary of one of the most beloved classics of children’s literature, this illustrated edition presents Alice like you’ve never seen her before.

In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford mathematician and Anglican deacon, published a story about a little girl who tumbles down a rabbit hole. Thus was the world first introduced to Alice and her pseudonymous creator, Lewis Carroll. This beautiful new edition of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland features rarely seen illustrations by Salvador Dalí that illuminate the surreal yet curiously logical and mathematical realm into which Alice famously falls.

In an informative and wide-ranging introduction, Carroll expert Mark Burstein discusses Dalí’s connections with Carroll, his treatment of the symbolic figure of Alice, and the mathematical nature of Wonderland. In addition, mathematician Thomas Banchoff reflects on the friendship he shared with Dalí and explores the mathematical undercurrents in Dalí’s work.

Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–98), a British writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer. His best-known works are Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass. Mark Burstein is president emeritus of the Lewis Carroll Society of North America and the editor of or contributor to fourteen books about Carroll. Thomas Banchoff is professor emeritus of mathematics at Brown University.



Rating: 4 1/2 stars

Review:

In this special edition, the introduction details both Lewis Carroll and Salvador Dali's interest in Math. The intro also tells of Professor Thomas Banchoff experience with Dali. Throughout the book artwork (and photographs) are shown.

Following that is the full story of Alice's Adventure in Wonderland. In this classic, Alice who was bored spotted a little white rabbit that was in a hurry. She immediately followed the little rabbit down a rabbit hole and found herself in one crazy zany adventure after the next. I've read this story numerous times and with each reading it feels as if I spot something I never read before.

I'm glad the Dali illustrations are very few in this edition because although I love some of the beautiful artwork shown in the introduction. I wasn't too keen on the illustrations that go with the story.

Book Review: Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Wonderland vol #3

Book: Grimm Fairy Tales Presents: Wonderland volume #3 by Raven Gregory

Source: Borrowed from Publisher/NetGalley for an honest review

Publication: Available now

Description:

Where do you go when there is nowhere left to run? Back to the beginning!

Tired of fleeing from Wonderland, Calie and Violet begin to search for answers by delving into Charles Dodsgon's past. But a mysterious force from Wonderland might have other, darker plans in mind for them.













Rating: 5 stars

Review:

This deliciously dark and twisted inventive fairy tale is compulsively readable. I loved every minute of it. Wonderland is nothing like the stories we grew up with, it's dangerous and menacing which is why mother and daughter Calie and Violet Liddle are doing everything they can to avoid being caught especially with a war brewing in the other world. The two travel around staying in out of the way hotels but somehow there is always someone keeping an eye on them and possibly even trying to derail their plans.

This is a creepy and yet brilliantly written story that will have you look at the world of Alice in Wonderland in a whole new way.

I thought the artwork was really good and it complimented the story perfectly.

Book Review: Through The Looking Glass

Sunday evening, I signed up for Twitter. I thought I would give it a try, I'm not a huge social media person but I'll see how it goes. I just might like it.

Book: Through the Looking Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book #2) by Lewis Carroll

Description:

The famous sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Alice finds herself yet again in a topsy-turvy world full of fascinating and funny characters, moving her way around a chess board world to try and get back home. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.



Rating: 3 stars

My Review:

I thought the sequel was good but it just wasn't as good as Alice's Adventure in Wonderland. When Alice ventured through the looking glass I thought there would be some mention of her previous adventure in Wonderland. Perhaps as time went on, she forgot about it and it become nothing more than a dream to her.

Through the Looking Glass had Alice adventuring through what I guessed to be a chess board. Along the way she met various creatures and crazy royalty. The Red Queen was even more obnoxious than in the first but at least she wasn't trying to behead everyone.

I think this is still a fun book to read especially if you enjoy crazy whimsical books.

Currently Reading: Through The Looking Glass

I really enjoyed reading Alice's Adventure in Wonderland and I couldn't wait to read Through The Looking Glass. There is just something about these whimsical books.

Book: Through The Looking Glass by Lewis Carrol

Description:

The famous sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Alice finds herself yet again in a topsy-turvy world full of fascinating and funny characters, moving her way around a chess board world to try and get back home. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Book Review: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book #1) by Lewis Carroll

Description:

Journey with Alice down the rabbit hole into a world of wonder where oddities, logic and wordplay rule supreme. Encounter characters like the grinning Cheshire Cat who can vanish into thin air, the cryptic Mad Hatter who speaks in riddles and the harrowing Queen of Hearts obsessed with the phrase "Off with their heads!" This is a land where rules have no boundaries, eating mushrooms will make you grow or shrink, croquet is played with flamingos and hedgehogs, and exorbitant trials are held for the theft of tarts. Amidst these absurdities, Alice will have to find her own way home. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland began as a story told to three little girls in a rowboat, near Oxford.



Rating: 4 stars (Truly Wonderful)

My Review:

This is one zany crazy book where any and everything could possible happen. Alice finds herself in various situations where she is often misunderstood or just simple too zany for her to get a clear meaning to. Poor girl.

I found "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" to be a fun and fast paced story. I thought this was a wonderful little book and I can't wait to read the second part "Through the Looking Glass".

Currently Reading: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Starting off the new year with a classic. I have always wanted to read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland ever since I've seen the Disney animated movie version.

Book: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland book #1) by Lewis Caroll

Description:

Journey with Alice down the rabbit hole into a world of wonder where oddities, logic and wordplay rule supreme. Encounter characters like the grinning Cheshire Cat who can vanish into thin air, the cryptic Mad Hatter who speaks in riddles and the harrowing Queen of Hearts obsessed with the phrase "Off with their heads!" This is a land where rules have no boundaries, eating mushrooms will make you grow or shrink, croquet is played with flamingos and hedgehogs, and exorbitant trials are held for the theft of tarts. Amidst these absurdities, Alice will have to find her own way home. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland began as a story told to three little girls in a rowboat, near Oxford.