Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards

Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards

$20.00

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98(Ht mm) 69(Wdt mm)

Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, Dodgson was a mathematics tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he met Alice Liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland</i>. The book and its sequel, <i>Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There</i>, have delighted children the world over for 150 years. Sir John Tenniel, born in 1820, was already a renowned illustrator and political cartoonist when he was invited to produce illustrations for <i>Alice</i>. His exquisite engravings for the two <i>Alice </i>books are among the most iconic and best loved images in the world. A deck of 52 beautiful illustrated playing cards, containing images from <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland </i>and <i>Through the Looking-Glass.</i> <i><b>"Who cares for</b></i><b> you</b><i><b>?" said Alice . . . "You're nothing but a pack of cards!" </b></i> This beautiful pack of 52 playing cards is perfect for all kinds of games. The iconic images are taken from Lewis Carroll's classic stories, <i>Alice's Adventures in Wonderland </i>and<i> Through the Looking-Glass</i> – two of the best-loved children's books of all time. Drawn by Sir John Tenniel, the illustrations on the cards include characters such as Alice, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, Humpty Dumpty, the White Rabbit, and many more beloved favourites. <i>The Macmillan Alice Pack of Cards</i> boasts a fresh new pack design to celebrate the 160th anniversary of <i>Alice</i> in 2025. It also includes suggestions for card games suitable for younger children, and for the whole family to enjoy.