Lewis Carroll was an English writer of world-famous children's literature. His most notable books include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Jabberwocky is one of his most famous nonsense poems. Charles Santore was a nationally acclaimed illustrator whose works appeared regularly in magazines. His honors included the Library of Congress's 2009 National Book Festival Artist, the Society of Illustrators' Award of Excellence, and the Hamilton King Award. His works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Free Library of Philadelphia, the National Portrait Gallery, and in many private collections. He passed away in 2019.
'Tis a brillig sendoff; fans of all things toothy and terrifying will gyre and gimble in its wabe.--Kirkus Reviews, starred review For those who like their nonsense epic and just a bit gory, the large scale scenes of glowering creatures and a triumphant warrior give new life to the poem.--School Library Journal The skillful use of color, light, and shadow makes the setting look otherworldly and the dramatic scenes all the more powerful. A vivid interpretation of the classic poem.--Booklist