Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (150th Anniversary Edition with Dame Vivienne Westwood)

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It places a moral responsibility on its readers to defy the establishment and, like Alice, notice the inconsistencies in accepted reason. It seems fitting, then, that Westwood’s view of Wonderland’s “adult logic” is that it is entirely illogical. Visit our privacy Policy for more information about our services, how New Statesman Media Group may use, process and share your personal data, including information on your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Now she has illustrated her favourite children's story by creating a unique front cover and end papers for this very special edition.She has been illustrated countless times, from illustrator John Tenniel’s original humorous line drawings featuring puffed sleeves and pinafores to artist and author Tove Jansson’s magical, rather melancholic images accompanying a Swedish edition of the book in 1966. It was a wish from Westwood, who explains: « When you read Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, you’ll see the original drawings by Tenniel which also help to make the book so sensational. For many of these creators and brands, Alice also speaks directly to the power of youthful imagination.

He was very fond of puzzles and some readers have found mathematical jokes and codes hidden in his Alice books. Wonderland believes in the agency and power of the cards; Alice says, “You’re nothing but a pack of cards”. Without mentioning either the title or author, you probably already know which book I’m talking about. Westwood has previously held catwalk shows inspired by the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, and Vintage Books says: "This special anniversary edition of Lewis Carroll’s tale fits in with the twisted take on Britishness that Dame Vivienne Westwood is famous for in a magical Wonderland setting.A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. It’s a space where nonsense reigns and transformation (that quality so readily offered by clothing) is par for the course. The latter designed a special edition cover of Carroll’s book in 2015, praising it in the accompanying introduction for its note of curiosity and mistrust of adult authority.

By this point, you’d be hard-pressed to find a designer, photographer or stylist who hasn't jumped down the rabbit hole or slipped through the looking glass, whether it’s via Miuccia Prada’s love of headbands, Alice Temperley’s invocations of Alice’s escapism, or Comme Des Garçons making T-shirts featuring customised versions of Tenniel’s illustrations.

Exchanging Valentines can be an awkward process, especially when you consider “Vinegar Valentines” and other snarky sentiments - whatever your tastes, enjoy the sweet and sour cards alike in this gallery! We believe the government works to help our society; Westwood tells us “governments do not care about people”. This special anniversary edition of Lewis Carroll's tale fits in with the twisted take on Britishness that Dame Vivienne Westwood is famous for in a magical Wonderland setting. British designer Vivienne Westwood has marked the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale, Alice in Wonderland, with a special cover that she has designed in collaboration with Vintage Classics.

Her influence can be felt everywhere, from the trippy reaches of 1960s psychedelia to the kitsch whimsy that coalesced around Tim Burton’s 2010 film adaptation. This anniversary edition also includes « Through the Looking Glass » and the original Tenniel illustrations. The best-known character from the Commedia dell’arte is also the perfect choice for Alice’s adventures and his malicious, trickster but yet always comic spirit perfectly represents the fantastic Wonderland. British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood has collaborated with publishing house Vintage Classics to release a special edition of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to mark the book's 150th anniversary.

End Capitalism”, in its full and angry boldness, shows Westwood seeing things for what they really are. Featuring daring sets, VR experiences, and a whole host of Alice-related objects from handwritten manuscripts to stage costumes, the exhibition charts Alice’s origins, reinventions and extensive cultural reach over the past 156 years. The Green Transition Weekly analysis of the shift to a new economy from the New Statesman's Spotlight on Policy team. Aside from her Alice-inspired Autumn/Winter 2011/2012 runway collection , her credentials differ from those who have written an introduction to the work in the past.