![]() ![]() ![]() The book is full of excellent facts." - The Wall Street Journal Johnson's narrative is crammed with elegantly told vignettes from the history of ideas. surprises and delights as he traces the path of how various objects of fun and fancy-mechanized dolls, follies, and music boxes-drove advances." - The Boston Globe " Wonderland brims with.tidbits, memorable moments, and bits of information that light up the mind. Wonderland is original and fun, as well it should be, given the subject." - The San Francisco Chronicle ![]() Johnson's prose is nimble, his knowledge impressive. "Johnson's writing derives its appeal from his ability to illuminate complex ideas in unpretentious language. "The parade of humanity Johnson presents in this lively (and generously illustrated) work leads us to the reassuring conclusion that history is often made not by nerds in lab coats, but by ingenious humans hankering for more intriguing ways to pass the time." - O, The Oprah Magazine That is precisely what makes the subject so fascinating, and Wonderland such a compelling read." - The Washington Post ![]() Our illogical, enduring fascination with play remains one of life's great mysteries. Wonderland inspires grins and well-what-d'ya-knows" - The New York Times Book Review ![]()
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