Lewis Carroll – Alice in Wonderland 1953 Turkish Book Turkey Illustrated
Description:
This is the 1953 Turkish edition of Alice in Wonderland (Alis Harikalar Ülkesinde) by Lewis Carroll, published by Varlık Yayınları. First published in 1865, Carroll's celebrated fantasy has become one of the most influential and enduring works of children's literature. With its imaginative world, playful language and unforgettable characters, the story continues to appeal to both young readers and adult collectors.
The story follows Alice, a young girl who falls down a mysterious rabbit hole and finds herself in the extraordinary world of Wonderland. There she encounters the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts and a succession of bizarre characters and impossible situations. Through this dreamlike journey, Carroll plays with logic, language, identity and the boundaries between reality and imagination.
For collectors, this 1953 Varlık Yayınları edition is particularly desirable because both the cover and interior illustrations were created by renowned Turkish artist Güngör Kabakçıoğlu specifically for the Turkish edition. This unique Turkey-only artwork gives the book a distinctive visual identity that cannot be found in standard international editions. Combined with the early publication date and the importance of Alice in Wonderland in world literature, this is a highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of vintage children's books, Turkish illustration and early Turkish editions of literary classics.
Key Features:
• Author: Lewis Carroll
• Original Title: Alice in Wonderland
• Turkish Title: Alis Harikalar Ülkesinde
• Publisher: Varlık Yayınları
• Publication Year: 1953
• Language: Turkish
• Genre: Children's Literature; Fantasy; Classic Literature
• Main Character: Alice
• Themes: Imagination; Adventure; Identity; Logic; Dreams; Fantasy
• Original Publication: 1865
• Illustrations: Original cover and interior illustrations by Güngör Kabakçıoğlu
• Cover Artwork: Unique Turkey-only artwork by Turkish artist Güngör Kabakçıoğlu
• Collector Appeal: Early 1953 Turkish edition of one of the world's most celebrated children's classics, featuring unique Turkey-only cover and interior artwork by Güngör Kabakçıoğlu. A particularly desirable collectible for collectors of vintage Turkish children's literature, Turkish illustration and early Turkish editions of world classics.