Júlia Sardà Portabella is an illustrator from Barcelona. She completed her studies in illustration in 2010 at Joso, the University of Fine Arts and Massana School in Barcelona. Her work, focused in editorial illustration, is recognized for her captivating and whimsical illustrations. She can be appreciated in several great books like The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, or her first illustrated book La reina en la cueva.

Sarda’s vibrant colors illustrations, intricate details and enchanting dreamlike quality, hold the necessary elements to depict the fantastical world of Lewis Carroll’s. One can find a published Alice from Julia Sarda (2015, edited by Two Hoots), but also a sketched one. Interestingly, the first is inspired by Alice Lidell, the later depicts a classic blond Alice.

Father Tuck’s Panorama was a British publishing house known for its illustrated children’s books, postcards, and greeting cards. The company, Raphael Tuck & Sons, operated from the 19th to the mid-20th century. Starting in 1905, Father Tuck’s published a series of playable Alice versions illustrated by Ada Leonora Bowley. You can find a version of Alice with movable pictures, a “come to life Alice” (pop up style), a whole book with many B&W illustrations and one colour plate ( printed circa 1930), or a later one published for the ” THE GOLDEN TREASURY LIBRARY ” collection with many more colour plates.

From 1910 there is also a red pictorial paper over boards, with 8 accordion pleated panels and 14 color illustrations. The original copies have prohibitive prices , but there is a new edition Published by B Shackman & Co in 2000 that offers an affordable version.

Ada Leonora Bowley was recognized by her work for the Raphael Tuck publishing house, which very often was not credited to her (has in the case of the early Father Tuck’s Alice editions) . She attended the Blackheath School of Art and was one of the ‘Golden Age illustrators’ (1880s to the 1930s), who together with her sister Sophia May Bowley, illustrated amazing versions of all the nursery tales you may remember.

Carroll the renowned English author of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland”, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was in fact the first illustrator of Alice. Though is talent for drawing does not match his writing genius, his illustrations for “Alice Under Ground” added an enchanting visual dimension to the story. His intricate drawings complements the story’s fantastical nature. Although not as widely recognized as the illustrations by Tenniel, Carroll’s artwork offers a fascinating glimpse into the mind of the author and his imaginative interpretation of Wonderland.

One interesting aspect of Carroll’s illustrations is his depiction of Alice herself. Through his drawings, Carroll brings to life the character he envisioned. His illustrations often portray Alice with flowing hair, a determined expression, and a sense of wonder in her eyes. Carroll’s portrayal of Alice adds depth to the story.

At the end of his manuscript Carroll draws a portrait of Alice Liddell. If he intend his character to look like Alice herself, it is not that easy to tell. However, many other later Alice’s illustrators certainly did.

You can read more about the first Alice (1864) here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/carroll-illustrations-for-alice-undergound

Alice Ross was a fine illustrator, who apparently worked mostly W.P. Nimmo. Unfortunately, not much information on the work of Alice Ross is available.

Her beautiful victorian Alice was out in 1907 when the original copyright ended.

Published by W.P. Nimmo, Hay & Mitchell (1907, Edinburgh)

Chris Riddell is a South African-born British illustrator. He has won three Kate Greenaway Medals – the British librarians’ annual award for the best-illustrated children’s book – among other distinctions. Riddell is also a recognized political cartoonist for the Observer, where his caricatures of well-known politicians justify his reputation as a fine draughtsman and commentator on the political landscape.

As a child, Chris Riddell was an admirer of the work of John Tenniel and of Alice in Wonderland. In 2020, celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir John Tenniel, Macmillan – the original Alice’s publisher – produced a new representation of the iconic Alice tin the Wonderland, illustrated by Chris Riddell’s. This Alice was inspired by the real-life Alice Liddell and wonderfully brings her to life. Of note, there is also an Esperanto edition displaying these Riddell’s illustrations (Alico en Mirlando).