Pat Andrea was born in Den Hague into a Dutch family of artists. He studied at the Royal Academy of Art under Co Westerik and later co-founded the ABN Group known as The New Hague School. Still a student, he won The Royal Prize for Painting in 1964 (which he received again in 1972). Andrea was a professor at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Paris from 1998 to 2007. He lives and works between Buenos Aires, Paris, and Den Hague. Of note, Pat Andrea was also an illustrator for the Playboy Magazine, which is consistent with his neo-expressionist art and clear focus on sexual motifs. His provocative Alice in the Wonderland, often identified as on of the best illustrations of Carroll’s tale, is no exception.

First published in 2006 by Diane de Selliers in a joint edition that also includes a second volume for Alice through the Mirror (sold together in a case). A second edition with a softcover was published in 2008.

A “dreamlike and nightmarish fantasy, lack of logic, and bizarre characters” that Carroll probably would not dare to dream.

Lacombe offers a subversive version of Alice. This French illustrator celebrated the 150 years of Alice with a magnificent piece of surrealist fantasy. Of note, Lacombe also wrote many of his illustrated works, which are clearly intended for a more adult audience. He obtained his degree in Paris, at “L´École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs”, and represents a new and great generation of French illustrators. His production can be consulted here.

Published in 2017 by Soleil.

Trained as a graphic designer, Anna Bond initially hesitated between following her passion in for illustration and a career in print design. She  end up soon discovering a lifelong love for stationery. She is the co-founder and CCO of the very successful Rifle Paper Co, which she started at the age of 23! If you check her portfolio  you will find a beautiful collection of notebooks, cards, patterns and hand-painted items. Using her vibrant patterns and colours, Anna Bond illustrated another amazing Alice’ book. Based on this colourfully upside-down Alice world, she created also a whole  fabric collection!

Deluxe hardcover edition from Puffin.  The completely unabridged book
features more than 70 full-colour illustrations, gold foil embellished
covers, and ornate endpaper designs. Published in October 2015.

This is likely one of the most beautiful contemporary illustrations of Alice’s adventures. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Carroll’s book, Andrea D’Aquino has retold the story with hundred of colorful astonishing  illustrations. As commented elsewhere  “D’ Aquino illustrative ramblings run the gamut from watercolor to collage to everything in between, and it’s perhaps because of this cataclysmic range that she was chosen to illustrate this fantastic tale”. 

Awarded by American Illustration 2016, D´Aquino said “It’s my favorite book, but by no means had I ever considered illustrating it” – however – “when I was asked to illustrate it, I didn’t hesitate for a second. I know a great opportunity when it hits me over the head!”

The result could’t have been better…

“The Caterpillar, perhaps the most psychedelic, explodes in reds and purples.”

Published as part of Rockport Publishers’ Classics Reimagined series (2015).