Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

A stunning deluxe edition of Roald Dahls beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring

—a new introduction by Lev Grossman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians

—cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Ivan Brunetti

—the original interior art from the 1964 first edition

—French flaps and deckle-edge paper

Twice turned into a feature film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delectable classic about a child's dreams and the eccentric chocolate-maker who makes them come true. When Willy Wonka's hallowed chocolate factory holds a worldwide contest awarding tours to the lucky, five children emerge as winners, including a glutton, a gum- chewing nitwit, a spoiled brat, and a TV addict. Only Charlie Bucket, the story's earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonka's empire-if he avoids the pitfalls of his fellow contestants and stays true to his heart. Ingenious and entertaining, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true modern classic.

Willy Wonka's famous chocolate factory is opening at last But only five lucky children will be allowed inside. And the winners are: Augustus Gloop, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde, Mike Teavee, and Charlie Bucket, Our Hero, a boy who is honest and kind, brave and true, and good and ready for the wildest time of his life

Coming to Broadway in March 2017, "ROALD DAHL s most treasured tale is coming to the land where sweet dreams come true Broadway in a delicious new musical Audiences around the world have long adored the best-selling book and films, but none have experienced the magic of Wonka quite like this until now."
By the author of The BFG now a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg astunning deluxe edition of Roald Dahl s beloved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, featuring
a new introduction by Lev Grossman, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Magicians
cover art by the award-winning cartoonist Ivan Brunetti
the original interior art from the 1964 first edition
French flaps and deckle-edged paper
Roald Dahl Centennial, 1916 2016
Twice turned into a feature film, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a delectable classic about a child s dreams and the eccentric chocolate-maker who makes them come true.When Willy Wonka s hallowed chocolate factory holds a worldwide contest awarding tours to the lucky, five children emerge as winners, including a glutton, a gum-chewing nitwit, a spoiled brat, and a TV addict. Only Charlie Bucket, the story s earnest hero, stands to win the exotic riches of Wonka s empire if he avoids the pitfalls of his fellow contestants and stays true to his heart. Ingenious and entertaining, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a true modern classicby one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.
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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was born in Wales of Norwegian parents. He spent his childhood in England and, at age eighteen, went to work for the Shell Oil Company in Africa. When World War II broke out, he joined the Royal Air Force and became a fighter pilot. At the age of twenty-six he moved to Washington, D.C., and it was there he began to write. His first short story, which recounted his adventures in the war, was bought by The Saturday Evening Post, and so began a long and illustrious career.

After establishing himself as a writer for adults, Roald Dahl began writing childrens stories in 1960 while living in England with his family. His first stories were written as entertainment for his own children, to whom many of his books are dedicated.

Roald Dahl is now considered one of the most beloved storytellers of our time. Although he passed away in 1990, his popularity continues to increase as his fantastic novels, including James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The BFG, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, delight an ever-growing legion of fans.

Learn more about Roald Dahl on the official Roald Dahl Web site: www.roalddahl.com