Review – Alice in Wonderland

16 03 2010

Originally told as a story to the child, Alice Liddell, a family friend in Oxford, Lewis Carroll later expanded his fantastical story and published it as Alice’s Adventures in WonderlandAs this classic tale has never been out of print, its household title conjures images of a rabbit hole, talking animals, seemingly nonsensical conversations, riddles, rhymes, opposites, topsy turvy situations, and perhaps the most infamous of all, the Queen of Hearts, who chops off heads at the slightest provocation. Using wit, logic, and a vivid imagination, Carroll wrote a masterpiece in 1865 for a child that has been so beloved that it has been translated, made into several movies (including the most recent 2010 Tim Burton version), and read silently and aloud to the delight of many. We at Traveling Classics hope that you find new or rediscovered enjoyment in listening to our audio book version at home as you whip up some tasty tarts, or on the go as you follow a very late white rabbit.





Quote – Alice in Wonderland

15 03 2010

Alice: Oh, pooh. I’m not afraid of you. Why, you’re nothing but a pack of cards.

Do you have a favorite quote from Alice in Wonderland? Let us know in the comments.





Quote – Alice in Wonderland

14 03 2010

I’m Late

I’m Late

For a very important Date.

No time to say “Hello.”

Goodbye.

I’m late, I’m late, I’m late.





Quote – Alice in Wonderland

13 03 2010

Mad HatterMad Hatter: Would like a little more tea?

Alice: Well, I haven’t had any yet, so I can’t very well take more.

March Hare: Ah, you mean you can’t very well take less.

Mad Hatter: Yes.  You can always take more than nothing.

What is your favorite Quote from Alice in Wonderland?





Early Version of Alice in Wonderland

12 03 2010

The first-ever film version of Lewis Carroll’s tale has recently been restored by the BFI National Archive from severely damaged materials. Made just 37 years after Lewis Carroll wrote his novel and eight years after the birth of cinema, the adaptation was directed by Cecil Hepworth and Percy Stow, and was based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations. In an act that was to echo more than 100 years later, Hepworth cast his wife as the Red Queen, and he himself appears as the Frog Footman. Even the Cheshire cat is played by a family pet.

With a running time of just 12 minutes (8 of which survive), Alice in Wonderland was the longest film produced in England at that time. Film archivists have been able to restore the film’s original colours for the first time in over 100 years.





Welcome!

11 03 2010

We are so excited to announce our new Book Review Blog.  Over 1 million people have downloaded our Audiobooks apps, so we know there are lots of people who love listening to the classics on their iPhones, iPod Touches, and Andriod Devices.

We will be featuring one book each week, and hope to really get to know you, our users, and give you a space to talk about the great classics you have been listening to.  We also hope you all get to know us a little bit better as well.

The first book we will be featuring is Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.  Can’t wait to see what we find down the rabbit hole.








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