Books
IN THE SHADOW OF THE DREAMCHILD
by Karoline Leach
The book that brought the concept of the Carroll Myth to public attention and the most quoted 'Carroll Myth' text. Carroll experts attempted to dismiss it, but ten years on, it seems to be winning the argument.
The opening chapter offers the most complete rundown of the way biography created a mythic Carroll that has yet been attempted and really lays the groundwork for all subsequent studies. Essential reading. A primer in 'the Myth'.
DREAMING IN PICTURES
by Doug Nickel
Published in conjunction with an exhibition at SFMOMA in 2002, this volume features Carroll's photographs and a rarely insightful commentary.
BEHIND THE LOOKING GLASS
by Sherry Ackerman
Behind the Looking Glass offers a fresh perspective in the ongoing, contemporary deconstruction of the Carroll Myth. Through rigorous examination of numerous myths that have been hitherto unquestioned, Ackerman skillfully positions Lewis Carroll in the theological and philosophical contexts of his time. She uncovers a Carroll whose radical religio-philosophical counter-response to patriarchal materialism moved his intellectual journey, intentionally or otherwise, deep into the waters of mysticism. The image of Carroll as a dreary Victorian conservative gives way to that of a man with wide intellectual parameters, an inquiring mind and bold, far-sighted vision.
LEWIS CARROLL: IN HIS OWN ACCOUNT
by Jenny Woolf
The book is now out of print, but if you can find a copy we recommend you buy it. It's a virtually complete anaylsis of Carroll's personal bank account from the age of 24 until his death, with a very good analysis provided by Jenny Woolf. Factually unimpeachable and helping to lay many myths to rest.
Websites
IN THE SHADOW OF THE DREAMCHILD
All about the book that began the concept of the Carroll Myth
KAROLINE LEACH.COM
Website of the author.
BEHIND THE LOOKING-GLASS
website for Sherry Ackerman's book.
LEWIS CARROLL AT TANT MIEUX
Sadi Ranson-Polizzotti's Carroll page.
JABBERWOCK.CO.UK
Jenny Woolf's website
THE LEWIS CARROLL SOCIETY
The UK society dedicated to the man and his work.
THE LEWIS CARROLL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA
The US society dedicated to the man and his work.
THE CARROLLIAN The journal of the LCS, featuring articles on Carroll's life and work. The issues are fully catalogued on line.
