Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl, First Edition, Signed (16 results)

First edition, first printing, first issue, in the first state dust jacket, presentation copy, inscribed by the author "For Richard, Always young in heart, with affection, Roald, March 1965" on rear free endpaper. In the words of his biographer Donald Sturrock this is Dahl's "most famous children's book". The US edition precedes the UK edition by three years. The first issue can be distinguished by the six lines of printing information on the final page; this was cut to five in subsequent issues. The first state of the dust jacket does not carry an ISBN number on the lower cover. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory has been made into two musical films, one in 1971 directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Wonka, and another in 2005 directed by Tim Burton, with Johnny Depp as the factory owner. A musical with book by David Greig, music by Marc Shaiman, and lyrics by Scott Wittman included numbers from the 1971 film and ran in London between 2013 and 2017. A slightly reworked version ran on Broadway between 2017 and 2018. A film exploring Willy Wonka's origins, entitled simply Wonka, is forthcoming. The character of Willy Wonka will be played by Timothée Chalamet. The book is considered the author's most enduring and popular work for children. It has been adapted for radio, video games, a theme park ride, audiobooks, pop-up books, a stage play, colouring books, and an opera. In 2012, Charlie Bucket appeared on a Royal Mail stamp. Octavo. Original red cloth, spine lettered in gilt, front cover with design in blind, rear cover with publisher's device in blind, yellow endpapers, top edge purple. With dust jacket. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout by Joseph Schindelman. Head of spine slightly bumped, minor marks to foot of spine, jacket very slightly toned, minor abrasions to spine, price-clipped; a near-fine copy in a very good jacket.

First edition, first issue with the six line colophon on the last page in the first-issue dust jacket, without the ISBN number on the rear panel. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in a contemporary hand on the front free endpaper, "For "Jan" Roald Dahl." Fine in a near fine price-clipped dust jacket. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare and desirable signed and inscribed. "Charlie earned for its author a cult following among child readers Dahl has been called a literary genius; his books have been considered modern fairy tales" (Silvey, 186). "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is already a great classic work [and] one of the most enduring post-war childrenâ s books Dahl is undeniably special" (Connolly, 102). It was the basis for the 1971 film directed by Mel Stuart and starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka and again the 2005 film starring Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka and Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket, alongside David Kelly, Helena Bonham Carter, Noah Taylor, Missi Pyle, James Fox, Deep Roy and Christopher Lee.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with six lines of information on the last page of the book. A wonderful copy that is authentically SIGNED by Roald Dahl on the front endpaper of the book. This ORIGINAL dustjacket is rich in color with minor wear to the edges. The book is bound in the publisher's red cloth and is in great shape. The binding is tight and the pages are clean with NO marks or bookplates in the book. A super copy SIGNED by the author. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ dust jacket. First Edition bound in red cloth with embossed title design on front board and gilt titles to spine, mustard colored endpapers, chocolate colored top edge of text block, and five line colophon. This US edition precedes the English by three years. Dahl's story was first immortalized on the screen in the 1971 movie (Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory) starring Gene Wilder. With the release of the Tim Burton version starring Johnny Depp this first edition has continued to rise in collectibility and value. ; Signed by Roald Dahl. ; Original dust jacket protected by archival Brodart cover. All domestic orders shipped protected in a Box.; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing with six lines of information printed on the colophon. This copy is SIGNED by Roald Dahl on a laid in signature. An attractive price clipped dustjacket that has some wear to the top spine and edges. This original dustjacket has the First Issue point with NO ISBN number on the back panel. The book is in excellent condition. The binding is tight with NO cocking or leaning and the boards are crisp. The pages are clean with NO writing, marks or bookplates in the book. A lovely copy of this TRUE FIRST EDITION in collector's condition SIGNED by the author. We buy SIGNED Roald Dahl First Editions. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Donald Sturrock (illustrator). 1st Edition. This is the lettered edition of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory it was limited to 26 copy's done it is signed by Donald Sturrock and Paul Suntup a true work of art with full goatskin binding with custom handmade leather covered chocolate bar inset and printed letterpress with color illistrations through out housed in a handmade wooden box with metal gates affixed to cover a real stunner and a must see of this classic. Signed by Illustrator(s).

A pair of first edition, first printings, published by Alfred Knopf in 1964 and 1972. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: A near fine copy (the third issue with four lines on the colophon page) with one name [Highton] to reverse of the half title. SIGNED and INSCRIBED on the front free endpaper 'To Andrew and Rebecca [Highton]/Love/Roald Dahl/1977'. Additionally, Dahl has written 'American Edition' on the front pastedown. In a very good unclipped wrapper with chipping to the corners and spine tips. A little staining to the top of the rear panel. Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator: A near fine copy with one name [Highton] to reverse of the half title. SIGNED and INSCRIBED on the front free endpaper 'To Andrew and Rebecca [Highton]/Love/Roald Dahl/1977'. Additionally, Dahl has written 'American Edition' on the front pastedown. In a near fine unclipped wrapper with chipping to the corners and spine tips. A little staining to the top of the rear panel. A superb pair of books with a strong association to Dahl himself. Douglas Highton attended St Peter's prep school in Weston-super-Mare with Roald Dahl. As a friend, Douglas supported Roald during an incident at school, which Roald would never forget and later recounted in his autobiographical book 'Boy'. Douglas also appears anecdotally in the short story 'Lucky Break', and as a character in the short story 'The Swan'. The two stayed in touch over the years and Douglas would visit Roald at home in Great Missenden where Roald kindly signed many books for Douglas' grandchildren, Andrew and Rebecca.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. SIGNED on the front endpaper by Roald Dahl, not on a bookplate, but directly on the page (without any inscriptions to anyone) ; This is the scarce second issue of the First Edition bound in red cloth with embossed title design on front board and gilt titles to spine, mustard colored endpapers, chocolate colored top edge of text block, and five line colophon. Illustrated by Joseph Schindelman, including the original Oompa-Loompa illustrations, changed and/or suppressed in later editions. The book is in Very Good condition, clean, tight and solid binding. With previous owner's bookplate neatly affixed to front pastedown and halfway hidden under the jacket flap, which is not price clipped - $3.95 to top. Dustjacket is slightly age-toned with a few minor tears and chips along the edges, however, the jacket looks Very Good in the new removable Mylar cover that now protects it. No inscriptions. Not ex-library. ; 9.30 X 5.90 X 0.90 inches; 162 pages; Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Schindelman, Joseph (Illustration) (illustrator). 1st Edition. Beautifully signed by Roald Dahl on signature cut lightly adhered verso front endpaper and adjacent to introductory note: "Love, Roald Dahl, 1978." Very attractive. Rare first edition, first state with six-line colophon with matching original wrapper without isbn number at back. Charming, original illustration throughout this first edition by Joseph Schindelman. Includes the infamous Oompa-Loompa illustrations (excised in later editions). Dark red full cloth boards, embossed title design at front board, unusually bright gilt spine titles, moderate shelf wear, rub, discoloration. Chocolate colored top-stain. Pages near fine; moderate discoloration to text block. Mustard endpapers. Bind fine, light cant; hinges intact. Original dust wrapper, moderate edge wear, chip, rub, toning, discoloration to back flap; unclipped 3.95, protected in new clear sleeve. Near very good true first edition in same original wrapper. Concerning the adventures of four nasty children and Our Hero with Mr. Willy Wonka and his famous candy plant. Darkly humorous, slightly creepy, and ultimately the tale of a nice guy who just might finish first, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of the prolific Roald Dahl's most popular works. Life changes for a poor but kindhearted boy named Charlie Bucket when he manages to win one of five golden tickets that allows him and a guest of his choice to tour the chocolate factory of an eccentric and reclusive candy inventor named Willy Wonka. On the big day, Charlie and the other visitors are warned to obey all of Mr. Wonka's strict, but rather strange, rules for behavior. What will happen if they disobey? And why has Mr. Wonka allowed them to tour his factory in the first place? Introduces readers to such unforgettable characters as the hardworking Oompa-Loompas, the extremely spoiled Veruca Salt, and, as readers will soon discover, the aptly named Violet Beauregarde. 162 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Signed by Author(s). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. HARDBACK - FIRST EDITION - THIRD STATE - A very good book with clean boards with a touch of bumping to the upper corners. The book is tightly bound with no signs of spine lean. Internally, the pages are very clean and fresh with no owner names or Inscriptions present. The book has been Inscribed to the front endpaper by the author.The Inscription reads.GARY / LOVE / ROALD DAHL. The book is the third state with the green endpapers and white and brown cloth boards. The book has the four line colophon to the last page. The d/w is in very good condition with a little chipping to the spine tips and to the corners of the front and rear flap folds. There are a couple of small brown spots to the front panel, but overall, the wrapper is in v/g condition with the price of $3.95 to the upper corner of the front flap. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl. George ALlen & Unwin, London. 1967 first UK edition first printing. With cut-out bookplate signed by Roald Dahl on title page. Book in original illustrated laminated covers as issued with some wear to spine edges. Illustrated by Faith Jaques. One of the best children's books of the 20th century with Dahl's signature. Highly collectible. Signed by Author.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. 1st Edition. As New in an As New custom gate fold clamshell enclosure covered in Japanese cloth with a leather spine label. With the custom premiums including a 6"x9" print, a 2"x8" bookmark and printed envelope. #233/350 copies of the Numbered Edition. In a handmade full leather Bradel binding with gold leather spine. In brown leather boards with debossed front cover. Full color throughout with over 50 color illustrations by Quentin Blake. Includes 72 additional illustrations from the artists who have illustrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory throughout the years. Over 60 pages of bonus content including deleted chapters, an alternate ending, manuscript pages and handwritten notes from early drafts. With a copy of a 1986 reply letter from Roald Dahl to the publisher Paul Suntup. New exclusive introduction by Donald Sturrock, author of the critically acclaimed biography of Roald Dahl. SIGNED by Donald Sturrock and Paul Suntup. Printed letterpress on Mohawk Via with spot color throughout. The color illustrations are printed offset. Another stunning edition by Suntup Press that sold out immediately on release. We grade our books conservatively to insure your satisfaction. Additional photos available on request. NOTE: International shipping costs vary greatly and may differ from the initial quoted shipping cost. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. As new in original publishers box with packing materials. Number 286 of 350 signed and numbered copies. The Numbered edition is full leather handmade Bradel binding with gold leather adorning the spine and brown leather boards with a debossed front cover. The edition is printed letterpress on Mohawk Via with a spot color throughout. The color illustrations are printed offset. The edition is housed in a gate fold clamshell enclosure covered in Japanese cloth and lined with suede. The edition is signed by Donald Sturrock and Paul Suntup. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Sale! NEW. UNREAD. NUMBERED. SIGNED. First Suntup Numbered Edition. Limited to 350 copies. Handmade full LEATHER Bradel binding. Gold leather adorning the spine. Brown LEATHER boards with debossed front cover. Full color throughout with over 50 color illustrations by Quentin Blake. 72 additional illustrations from the artists who have illustrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through the years. Over 60 pages of bonus content including deleted chapters, an alternate ending, manuscript pages and handwritten notes from early drafts. 1986 reply letter from Roald Dahl to Paul Suntup. New exclusive introduction by Donald Sturrock, author of the critically acclaimed biography of Roald Dahl. Printed letterpress on Mohawk Via with a spot color throughout. The color illustrations are printed offset. Housed in a GATE FOLD CLAMSHELL BOX COVERED IN JAPANESE CLOTH WITH LEATHER SPINE LABEL. SIGNED by Donald Sturrock and Paul Suntup. Premium packet includes a 6 x 9 print, a 2 x 8 bookmark. Reasonable offers considered. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover, Slipcased. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. Sue Gent (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed by the cover artist Sue Gent One of the most beloved children?s stories of the 20th century, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a masterpiece of pure imagination. 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, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; 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! First published in 1964, the dark humor and cheerful gruesomeness of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory immediately endeared the book to children, making it an instant bestseller. Rarely has a tale of morality ever been more deliciously entertaining to read, as Roald Dahl?s story warns children and adults alike of the dangers of bad parenting, spoiling children, and self-indulgence. Dahl drew inspiration for the story from his own childhood. In the 1920s, chocolate makers in England would frequently send samples to school children in exchange for their opinions on new products. Two of the largest competing chocolate companies, Cadbury and Rowntree, would send spies posing as employees to discover the other?s trade secrets. As a result, the companies became highly protective of their chocolate making process. It was a combination of this secrecy and the elaborate, often gigantic, machines in the factory that inspired the author to write his story. Roald Dahl?s classic tale has been adapted into two major motion pictures, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). In 1971, Dahl wrote a sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, published in 1972. ARTIST EDITION 7? x 10? trim size. 220 Pages. Limited to 1250 copies. Full cloth, smyth-sewn binding with embossed cover. Dust jacket resembling Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight candy bar wrapper (the only edition featuring the dust jacket). Full color throughout with over 50 color illustrations by Quentin Blake. 72 additional illustrations from the artists who have illustrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through the years: Joseph Schindelman, Faith Jaques, Michael Foreman and Quentin Blake. Over 60 pages of bonus content including deleted chapters, an alternate ending, manuscript pages and handwritten notes from early drafts. 1986 reply letter from Roald Dahl to Paul Suntup. New exclusive introduction by Donald Sturrock, author of the critically acclaimed biography of Roald Dahl. Note by publisher Paul Suntup. Printed offset on archival Cougar Natural. Housed in an illustrated paper covered slipcase featuring wraparound artwork by Sue Gent. Signed by Sue Gent. Bookmark with all orders. Signed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Joseph Schindelman, Faith Jaques, Michael Foreman and Quentin Blake, Sue Gent (illustrator). First Edition/First Printing. One of the most beloved children's stories of the 20th century, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl is a masterpiece of pure imagination. 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, an enormously fat boy whose hobby is eating; Veruca Salt, a spoiled-rotten brat whose parents are wrapped around her little finger; Violet Beauregarde, a dim-witted gum-chewer with the fastest jaws around; Mike Teavee, a toy pistol-toting gangster-in-training who is obsessed with television; 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! First published in 1964, the dark humor and cheerful gruesomeness of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory immediately endeared the book to children, making it an instant bestseller. Rarely has a tale of morality ever been more deliciously entertaining to read, as Roald Dahl's story warns children and adults alike of the dangers of bad parenting, spoiling children, and self-indulgence. Dahl drew inspiration for the story from his own childhood. In the 1920s, chocolate makers in England would frequently send samples to school children in exchange for their opinions on new products. Two of the largest competing chocolate companies, Cadbury and Rowntree, would send spies posing as employees to discover the other's trade secrets. As a result, the companies became highly protective of their chocolate making process. It was a combination of this secrecy and the elaborate, often gigantic, machines in the factory that inspired the author to write his story. Roald Dahl's classic tale has been adapted into two major motion pictures, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (1971) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). In 1971, Dahl wrote a sequel, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, published in 1972. ARTIST EDITION 7" x 10" trim size. 220 Pages. Limited to 1250 copies. Full cloth, smyth-sewn binding with embossed cover. Dust jacket resembling Wonka's Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delight candy bar wrapper (the only edition featuring the dust jacket). Full color throughout with over 50 color illustrations by Quentin Blake. 72 additional illustrations from the artists who have illustrated Charlie and the Chocolate Factory through the years: Joseph Schindelman, Faith Jaques, Michael Foreman and Quentin Blake. Over 60 pages of bonus content including deleted chapters, an alternate ending, manuscript pages and handwritten notes from early drafts. 1986 reply letter from Roald Dahl to Paul Suntup. New exclusive introduction by Donald Sturrock, author of the critically acclaimed biography of Roald Dahl. Note by publisher Paul Suntup. Printed offset on archival Cougar Natural. Housed in an illustrated paper covered slipcase featuring wraparound artwork by Sue Gent. Signed by Sue Gent. Bookmark with all pre-orders. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY. Signed Copy. Book.