Three rare Soviet editions of Alice in Wonderland — educational English-language publications (1959–1967) A glimpse behind the Iron Curtain: Discover how Lewis Carroll’s classic was reimagined for Soviet readers and English learners during the Cold War. 1. Lewis Carroll – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Progress Publishers, Moscow, 1967 Unabridged and richly illustrated. Almost every page features a unique layout and humorous illustrations that differ strikingly from Western traditions. Alice appears as a 1960s-style teenage girl; the other characters are drawn in a lighthearted, playful manner. Includes a detailed English–Russian supplement explaining historical and cultural references — a rare glimpse into how Carroll’s text was contextualized for Soviet readers. 2. Alice in Wonderland after Lewis Carroll Publishing House of Literature in Foreign Languages, Moscow, 1959 An early Soviet edition inspired by John Tenniel’s classic illustrations. 3. Alice in Wonderland — Retold for the 6th Form G. Maghidson-Stepanova, State Text-book Publishing House, Leningrad Branch, 1960 A simplified adaptation for secondary school students, with original Soviet black-and-white illustrations, a short Russian introduction, and a Russian–English vocabulary. Three interesting artifacts of Cold War-era cultural exchange — showcasing how Carroll’s fantasy was reimagined for Soviet students. Condition: All three volumes in good condition, with signs of age and use consistent with their educational purpose. See photos for details. A unique set offering a true glimpse behind the Iron Curtain — where Western literature met Soviet design and pedagogy. A captivating addition for collectors of Alice editions, Cold War ephemera, or linguistic curiosities.