While formal English-language reviews are rare due to its niche status, community feedback and historical context highlight several "interesting" aspects:
For those familiar with Mandryka, the book is a fascinatng departure; it swaps his usual rubbery, cartoonish characters for a more realistic, painterly approach while keeping his signature "pun-heavy" and philosophical wit.
Readers often note that the story is "thin" or secondary to the lush, dreamlike illustrations . The artwork is praised for capturing a hazy, 1980s European aesthetic that feels more like a fever dream than a linear narrative.
💡 This isn't your childhood Wonderland. It's a visually stunning, erotic reimagining best suited for fans of 80s French Bande Dessinée and underground art. If you are looking for more details, are you interested in: The availability of an English translation?
Unlike traditional adaptations, this version leans heavily into the psychedelic and erotic , blending Mandryka’s absurdist humor (famous from Le Concombre Masqué ) with Riverstone’s detailed, sensual art style.
The book (1985), created by the duo Riverstone (Peter Riverstone) and Mandryka (Nikita Mandryka), is a cult-classic European erotic graphic novel that offers a surreal, "adult" subversion of Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. Key Review Insights
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