The book was, of course, also adapted into the cult classic 1971 film of the same name. The book was inspired by Dahl’s own experiences with chocolate as a young boy and the fierce rivalry between two principle English Chocolate makers, Cadbury and Rowntree.
Roald Dahl’s beloved children’s book about poor Charlie Bucket winning a golden ticket to a tour of Willy Wonka’s legendary and mysterious candy factory. Dust jacket with minor wear at the extremities but presents very well. Great Glass Elevator is fine in a near fine dust jacket. In a very good dust jacket that is a little toned overall, minor wear at the spine ends and a little to the rear panel. A fine copy of the book with a previous owner’s name on the front endpaper, otherwise unread and untouched. The true first issue of this children’s classic with the six line colophon on the last page of the book and no ISBN number on the dust jacket. N° de ref.New York: Alfred A Knopf- 1964, 1972 First Editions Chocolate Factory was originally published in the US three years before being published in the UK. "A delightfuly marvelous story bound to enchant all Willy Wonka fans" (Telegraph). Throw in the Vermicious Knids, Gnoolies, and Minusland and we once again witness pure genius. The American space race gets a send-up, as does the President, and Charlie's family gets a second chance at childhood.
What follows is exactly the kind of high-spirited magical madness and mayhem we've all come to expect from Willy Wonka and his creator Roald Dahl. As the book begins, our heroes are shooting into the sky in a glass elevator, headed for destinations unknown. Picking right up where Charlie and the Chocolate Factory left off, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator continues the adventures of Charlie Bucket, his family, and Willy Wonka, the eccentric candy maker. Near fine in a fine dust jacket with a touch of shelfwear. Boldly signed by Roald Dahl on the front free endpaper. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. First edition of the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator.
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