Curiouser and Curiouser

The Nucleus Gallery is having a show of art inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The picture above is by artist Alina Chau. Here are the details on the website of Nucleus. via
210 East Main St, Alhambra CA 91801
February 27, 2010 - March 29, 2010
Opening Reception / Feb 27, 7:00PM - 11:00PM

Urban Decay has announced a line of Alice in Wonderland makeup. 

We announced this in July of last year, but it's been in the news again lately so we feel the need to remind everyone that Disney announced that game versions of Alice in Wonderland will be coming to the Wii and DS game platforms.

There is also news that Tim Burton will be doing an alternative version of Sleeping Beauty titled Maleficent. The press has responded with lots of chatter and of course everyone expects the title role to be filled by - you guessed it - Helena Bonham Carter.

Previously: Great Alice Art

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Correction on McGee's Return Trailer and News on the Soundtrack

First off, on Monday, I posted a trailer that was purported to be the new American McGee's Alice Returns trailer. American McGee posted on his blog that this is not the case. Sorry about that everyone. At the very least, I think American McGee's should check into hiring the guy who created it. He did a good job!

Next, a band named "All Time Low" will be supplying a track on the Alice 2010 Soundtrack. Anybody know anything about them?

Here's a screen grab from a cool iPhone game called Alice in Bomberland. From the previews I've seen, it looks pretty cool. Official site is here.

Previously: Let's Play Alice and Cool Figurines

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Very Cool Costumes and Photoshot of Alice

These are very cool photos of a Mad Tea Party in the woods. I love Alice in Wonderland photoshoots, and this one is a little more traditional than some of the others I've covered before. At the very least you should check them out to see the Tweedledee and Tweedledum costumes. Very awesome. Check it out here: Mogsterr on Flickr.

Previously: French Photo Shoot

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Go Ask Alice Doll and Plush Art Show

Paul Cumes Fine Art Gallery in Santa Barbara is having an art show with an Alice in Wonderland Theme. The show starts Friday December 5th and is open through January 7, 2010. As the title would suggest the show will be full of Alice in Wonderland inspired dolls and plushes. Here is a full press release.

Go Ask Alice Artists include- Yummy Pancake, 9-Kei, Jenny Harada, Heather Saunders/Needlings, Chris Creatures, Dan Levin,The Raggy Rat, Felt Mistress,   HamsterandHIPPO, Absolutely Small, Follow the White Rabbit, FuzFrenzy,  BeadDream, Plushroom Soup, Kate Savage, Little Critters, Children of Eve, IsGood, Leeanna Butcher, Scumptious Delights, Moon’s Creations ….and more!!!

They will be having a Mad Tea Party reception from 6 PM to 9 PM, Dec 5.

 

 

Previously: Lots of Alice art and Let's Play

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Much More Alice Than You Can Shake a Stick At

It's getting so you can't throw a rock without hitting something related to Alice in Wonderland, probably thanks in part to Alice 2010 and Tim Burton. Trendhunter Magazine has noticed this phenomenon and posted a list of "60 Alice in Wonderland Fantasies - From Surreal Fairytale Photography to Mini Mad Hatter Hats." Check it out here. Too bad it's so hard to navigate the site. It's like Tumblr but a million times more annoyingly hard to find your way to the original. I'm partial to the Steam Society crown fascinator pictured here. Such a cool photo!

To be honest, I don't know how this fits in with the theme of this site, but here it is: How to be Lucky.

Previously: Extremely Cool White Rabbit Art Doll

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John Coulthart's Psychedelic Alice Calendar

 

 

Artist and designer John Coulthart has created a very cool psychedelic Alice in Wonderland calendar. Unrelated but interesting: Coulthart's illustrations for H.P. Lovecraft stories in: The Haunter of the Dark: And Other Grotesque Visions.

Previously: Loads of Alice in Wonderland Art

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Amazing Alice in Wonderland Costume Giveaway

Wow check out these amazing Alice in Wonderland costumes of Alice and the Queen of Hearts on grosgrainfabulous.

 

 

Previously: Alice Costume Ideas

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Furniture Down the Rabbit Hole

More Alice in Wonderland inspired decor. I don't think I've seen much furniture that says Alice in Wonderland quite as much as these by Aqua Creations.

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

I'm especially enamored of the "Tut Chair", which is the more conventional grey chair with the graceful animal-like legs.

There aren't any places near me to buy them. Maybe I will drown my sorrows in an English Garden Bombe Chest.

Previously: Dust Furniture and Tim Burton Interview

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Lots of Alice Art and Let's Play

There is enough Alice in Wonderland art at this site to keep anyone occupied for hours. There is the inevitable Sir John Tenniel, but in addition there is fan art, photography, art from American McGee's Alice, and some NSFW art as well. All the art is posted with links back to the source, which is really nice. Posted above is Pool Of Tears, by Erin Kelso (aka bluefooted).

You kind of have to scroll down a lot to get to them, but here are pictures of Alice in Wonderland figurines that are pretty cool. These can be bought on Amazon in a four-pack, here: Alice in Wonderland 4-Pack Trading Figures

Let's Play: If you've ever been curious about American McGee's Alice, but aren't into video games, you can watch an expert gamer named L0rdVega play the entire thing on YouTube. It kind of feels like cheating, but there it is.

Previously: Disney announces Alice in Wonderland game to be released 2010.

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Friday is an Unbirthday

First up is an Etsy store which has some neat Alice in Wonderland prints, among other things.

If you're a real die-hard Disney fan, you might be interested in this article about the Blu-Ray DVD releases of Dumbo and Fantasia and how they've been juggled. At the very end is speculation on when Disney will be releasing both Alice 2010 and the 1951 versions on Blu-Ray. The author guesstimates that this might happen in August 2010. Apparently they call these Blu-Ray releases "Diamond Series".

Last, I just discovered this book called All Things Alice: The Wit, Wisdom, and Wonderland of Lewis Carroll. Inside are collected illustrations, quotes, recipes, letters, puzzles, games, and art all inspired by Alice in Wonderland. The author is Linda Sunshine, who also did All Things Oz.

Previously: A lot of Illustrated Alice in Wonderland Books.

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Charm Bracelets for an Unbirthday

This post is nowhere near my birthday and will not be charming. Drink your tea and don't forget to move to the left or right, depending. Here is a song by Pogo to enjoy your unbirthday to:



It seems there are a lot of Alice in Wonderland choices when it comes to charm bracelets.

First there are Italian charm bracelet links like the Mad Tea Party links above. It looks like you can get different links (not just Alice), but yes including Alice in Wonderland links, and then swap them in and out of the charm bracelet.

Next up there are four different charm bracelet charms that are more like what I think of when I imagine a charm bracelet. They have the Queen of Hearts pictured above, White Rabbit, Alice herself, and Cheshire Cat. Strangely, the only way to get the Mad Hatter is to get the five in one bracelet.

Finally, for those who really want to go over the top, there is the "Ultimate Disney Classic Link Charm Bracelet".

Previously: Alice in Wonderland Animation and Fashion

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There's Always More Alice. Happy Unbirthday.

There is so much Alice in Wonderland stuff going on that it's getting claustrophobic in here. I just discovered these comics by Tommy Kovac (Click to visit his site). The artwork is really cool, and of course, they're about my favorite topic!!! Picture links go to Amazon.

Wonderland 1

Wonderland 2

Wonderland 3

Wonderland 4

 
Wonderland 5

The 3rd one looks like a crazy machine at first, but then you look closer and it's the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, but he's become a butterfly. Kovac has also released other comics, including one that looks kind of cool called Autumn. Check here for Everything Tommy Kovac

Previously: Throw an Alice in Wonderland Party

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Alice's Furniture and Manga

 

 

I stumbled across this page that has photos of a house from the Big Brother TV show that was decorated with an Alice in Wonderland theme. Looks like they were big into checkerboard patterns, paper lanterns and Bombe Furniture.

Here is a review for Alice 19th by Yu Watase, which is part of a series of Japanese manga comics which are Alice in Wonderland inspired. They appear to be aimed at girl otaku. Looks like you can get these books on Amazon. Check out Alice 19th.

Previously: Awesome Alice Clock with Flying Cards

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Alice Fan Art and Disney's Cook "Ousted"

Amazing Disney fan art by Boy Wonder with some Alice in Wonderland scenes. A Tea Party and a Card Soldier painting the roses. I wasn't able to investigate very closely, but it looks like this is work for some kind of internet challenge - so maybe there's more by other people?

Disney studio head Dick Cook, who worked at Disney a stunning 38 years and started out as a tour operator, no longer works there. Most obvious fall-out - Pirates of the Caribbean.

Interesting make-up job: Mad Hatter.

Previously: Alice in Wonderland fashion and fan art.

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Alice goes Peaches. Peaches!

File this under "Alice Mania" which is my new term for how everyone is going Alice. Peaches Geldof, one of Bob Geldof's daughters, appears in an Alice in Wonderland themed fashion photo shoot in the October issue of the UK magazine, Company. More pictures here.

Find herein linked an offhandedly blistering review of Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Ouch. I'm posting it mostly because the information about Fairy Tales and author Roald Dahl is very interesting.

Previously: Fantastic Alice in Wonderland Fashion Shoot

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Saturday is Fashion Day for Alice

I don't normally post on Saturdays, but due to the buzz surrounding Disney's D23 Expo, there has been a flurry of news lately.

First some fun Alice in Wonderland inspired art. We have here a re-enactment of when the croquet invitation is handed to the Duchess' Frog Footman by the Queen's Fish Footman.

A very nicely done baby room. Check out the murals. I especially like the Cheshire Cat in the upper left corner. June's Room.

Designed Whitney Eve says they are AiW inspired fashions but I just don't see it. Maybe somebody can tell me what exactly screams Wonderland here?

According to the Kerrang! website, Ville Valo, frontman for the band HIM, is penning a track for the Alice in Wonderland soundtrack. How exciting! I hadn't even thought about soundtracks yet (except Danny Elfman.)

The LA Times has more news and information from Disney's D23 Expo. Apparently, Burton corrected Disney exec Cook on two points and the Times is being all "Ooo. Snap!" about it. How dreadful.

There is more news no doubt, but I am late for a very important date.

Previously: The Cheshire Cat!

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What is Thursday without some Alice

A site named The Neverending Shelf has declared October 7 through 14 "Alice in Wonderland week" and no doubt has plans for celebrating properly.

The SciFi Wire has information about SyFy's Alice in Wonderland adaptation which is due in December. Specifically, it has some quotes from Matt Frewer, who plays the White Knight.

Another blog post about how to throw an Alice in Wonderland party. Some good Alice Party items:

All Things Alice Small Note Cards or Alice in Wonderland Note Cards at Amazon.

Also Paper lanterns!

Previously: Amazing Alice in Wonderland Collection and Alice Home Decor

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There is No News this Friday

Alice is the New Black:

Disney has formally announced merchandising plans for Alice in Wonderland-inspired jewelry and fashions. See article here.



Here is some news about the Tom Binns Alice in Wonderland jewelry line...

The Helena Bonham Carter fansite is hosting a look-alike contest so break out your costumes and submit a photo. But you don't look like Helena Bonham Carter? No sweat. They're also accepting look-alike entries of other Alice in Wonderland characters.

Here is an interview with British comedian Matt Lucas, who will be playing Tweedledee and Tweedledum in Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland 2010.

I'm not sure who this is but they have Alice in Wonderland stamps of the Sir John Tenniel sort.

A nice sketch of Alice about to meet the Queen of Hearts.

Previously: Alice-inspired decorations

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Alice Decor: Cool Alice Clock!

This Alice in Wonderland clock is so cool, I'm devoting an entire post to it, and only it. There will be tea cakes served after. Please move two seats to the left, or right, depending.

The cards whirl around as the time changes. Besides all that, it has a SNOOZE BUTTON. How can one go wrong?

Previously: Alice in Wonderland Inspired Fabric and Decor

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Weekly Geeks: Collecting a Single Book

Today's assignment on the Weekly Geeks assignment is to discuss collecting a single book, and I think among the best books to consider with this topic might be Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Of course, I MIGHT be a little biased. On Amazon alone a search for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" brings up 6,347 different listings.

Here's a copy of this book that I own. I've read Alice several times, but I did not read this particular copy. I love how it has color plates and also that it was obviously printed with moveable type on a letter press. All the letters and pictures are actually pressed into the paper. It's a subtle thing, but for some reason it seems so lush and textural to me. I tried researching this edition because it doesn't have a copyright page or date on it. The best I could find was that it was probably published in the 1920s or '30s. (If someone reading this knows better, please leave a note in the comments!)

 

Here's a photo of the interior with one of the illustrations. This edition features illustrations by John Tenniel and Elenore Abbott. The Tenniel illustrations are black and white and are the illustrations that most people think of when talking about this book.

Getting back to editions of Alice's Adventures, it looks like a person could very easily spend a lot of money collecting copies. The most expensive copy on Amazon is this 1866 edition, which the seller is offering for $25,000 US.

Also among the most expensive copies is a limited edition published in 2005 that was Illustrated by artist Anne Bachelier. Here is more of Bachelier's work.

Here are some editions that won't exactly put you in the poor house:

This 2003 Edition illustrated by Iassen Ghiuselev.

 

My favorite Alice illustrator is Arthur Rackham. Here is a recently published edition with the Rackham illustrations and a page (in Spanish, sorry) with nice scans of the illustrations and cover of the 1907 edition.

Martin Gardner's Annotated Alice - The Definitive Edition.

The amazingly cool Ralph Steadman (Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) illustrated edition.

 Robert Sabuda's fabulous Pop-Up Adaptation.

Well, I could do this all day, but I don't want to. I'm going to leave you with a very nice (but kind of slow) site which has an A to Z illustrated encyclopedia of artists who have illustrated Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

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