'¬SExhaustively researched and minutely argued, this volume provides a reception history of the cultural meaning of Lewis Carroll and Alice in contemporary Western society. The author really hits his stride when he begins to analyze the textual history of Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass: he looks at the illustrations for various versions of the tales, fictional writings, and appropriations of the Alice figure in other cultural contexts such as films, video games, web sites, and even pornography. Whereas the earlier chapters engage directly with biographical studies, and thus will mainly interest Carroll historians and others invested in the '¬Üpedophile versus sainted don'¬" debate, the latter part of the book will engage the curiosity of any reader interested in pop-culture in a variety of disciples. Highly recommended.'¬ '¬ ; Choice, 9/04.