Pierre Lambert : Alice au pays des merveilles

Quick take

This hardcover collection by Pierre Lambert celebrates the making of Disney’s Alice au pays des merveilles through a large gallery of animation and production artwork. It’s a strong pick for animation art enthusiasts who want labeled, scene-by-scene visuals more than a traditional children’s story. The biggest buying caveat is that the accompanying text is in French.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Visual-first layout with hundreds of production-art pieces (sketches, storyboards, layouts, drawings, cels, and backgrounds).
  • Artwork is accompanied by helpful context such as artist names (when known) and sequence or scene numbering.
  • Well suited for adult animation fans and film-art collectors, not positioned as a kids’ read.

Cons

  • Text is in French, which may limit value if you prefer English explanations.
  • Buyer-review evidence emphasizes the art gallery; if you want a more extensive narrative, it may feel secondary.

What buyers think

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Buyer feedback is consistently enthusiastic about the book’s visual content. Readers describe it as “gorgeous,” packed with film frames and animation-focused artwork, and a meaningful addition for Disney and animation fans. The evidence also points to a clear presentation style where images do more of the work than the writing, supported by labels and scene or sequence references. The review evidence is also clear on the main limitation: the text being in French is the most common factor that could affect accessibility.

What this book covers, and why it stands out

Pierre Lambert : Alice au pays des merveilles is designed like an art archive. Instead of retelling the story as a standard book, it compiles production materials tied to the creation of Disney’s Alice au pays des merveilles between 1939 and 1951. The result is a structured visual journey that helps you see how ideas evolved from early research through to final artwork.

Across the gallery, you’ll encounter a mix of pieces such as:

  • Early sketches and research materials
  • Storyboards and layout studies
  • Animation drawings and cels
  • Background and environment artwork

The book is also noted for pairing visuals with context, including artist naming (when known) plus sequence or scene numbering, which makes it easier to follow the film’s construction rather than viewing the art as isolated images.

Pros and cons for different buyers

Best for

  • Disney animation and film-art enthusiasts who want to study the creative process.
  • Collectors of production-art books who prefer labeled art over a purely narrative format.
  • French readers who can use the accompanying text for additional credits and context.

Best avoided (or approached cautiously)

  • If you only read English, the French-only text may reduce the usefulness of the written sections.
  • If your priority is a standard storybook or a lightweight overview, this is more of an art reference volume than a casual read.

Specs that matter before you buy

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  • Format: Hardcover art book
  • Language: French
  • Length: 240 pages
  • Reading age: 12 years and up
  • Illustration focus: 200+ works, including preliminary studies and production visuals

How much of this is “art book” versus “text”?

Reviewers repeatedly frame the experience as an artwork-first deep dive. The visuals are described as occupying at least a page for many entries, and they are often labeled with artist and scene or sequence references. Text does add context, including discussion of the film and key credits, but it is not the main event. If you love poring over frame-level details and production artwork, that matches the book’s strengths.

Price and availability

Pricing can vary by retailer and can change over time. If you’re deciding whether the French-language format and art-heavy approach fit your interests, it helps to check the current listing for the most up-to-date price and stock status.

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Verdict

Buy it if you’re looking for a high-visual, production-art focused collection on Disney’s Alice au pays des merveilles, and you’re comfortable with French text. Skip or reconsider if you want an English-first explanation-heavy book or you prefer a more traditional storybook experience.

FAQ

Is Pierre Lambert : Alice au pays des merveilles appropriate for kids?

It’s an art collection volume (French) with a focus on production materials and film artwork. The stated reading age is 12 years and up, and buyer impressions lean toward animation fans and collectors rather than younger children.

Is the book in english?

No, it’s in French. The artwork is the main strength, but the accompanying text is also French.

What kind of illustrations are included?

The book compiles 200+ production-art pieces, including preliminary studies, storyboards, layouts, animation drawings, cels, and background artwork tied to the film’s creation.

Does it include scene-by-scene or sequence context?

Yes, many images include contextual labeling such as artist names (when known) and sequence or scene numbering, which helps you connect the artwork to specific parts of the film.

How long is the book?

It’s listed as 240 pages.

Questions people also ask

Is Pierre Lambert worth it for Disney fans who are not animation specialists?

If you enjoy Disney’s creative process and like studying production visuals, the book is likely to be a good fit. If your preference is mostly for a narrative retelling in English, you may find it less satisfying because the format is art-dominant and the text is French.

Specifications

Product TitlePierre Lambert : Alice au pays des merveilles
CategoryElectronics > Home Audio > Home Theater > Equalizers
Item Weight4.73 pounds
PublisherHUGINN MUNINN
Publication dateOctober 23, 2020
LanguageFrench
Print length240 pages
ISBN-102364806445
ISBN-13978-2364806443
Reading age12 years and up
Dimensions11.61 x 1.06 x 11.61 inches

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