{"product_id":"alice-in-wonderland-不思議の国のアリス-original-japanese-first-release-movie-pamphlet-1953-ultra-rare-b5-size-18-x-25-cm-i192b","title":"\"Alice in Wonderland” (不思議の国のアリス), Original Japanese First-Release Movie Pamphlet 1953, Ultra Rare, B5 Size (18 x 25 cm) I192B","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese movie pamphlet from the first release of Alice in Wonderland in 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pamphlet is from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eincredibly rare even in Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA striking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1953 first-release Japanese B5 pamphlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for Disney’s Alice in Wonderland, featuring a vibrant Japan-release design with Alice at the centre, surrounded by the Queen of Hearts, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and other Wonderland characters. The bright blue background, bold English title typography and charming period illustration make this a highly attractive survivor from the film’s earliest Japanese theatrical campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor collectors, it is a true \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly-1950s Disney standout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: vivid colour, charming character artwork, period Japanese release context, and the unusual survival of a delicate original Japanese cinema pamphlet from the film’s first release. Unlike standard later reissue material, this piece belongs to the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoriginal Japanese release period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and reflects how Disney’s animated features were promoted in post-war Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate \u0026amp; Japanese Theatrical Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice in Wonderland premiered internationally in 1951 and was originally released by RKO Radio Pictures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pamphlet is an exceptionally rare survivor from the film’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst Japanese theatrical release in 1953\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—73 years ago, and from a remarkable era of Japanese cinema history, the same year as Tokyo Story and shortly before Seven Samurai and Godzilla arrived in Japan in 1954.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Film \u0026amp; Its Place in Disney’s Legacy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by Walt Disney Productions and released by RKO, Alice in Wonderland is a fully animated musical fantasy-comedy adaptation drawing on Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865) and Through the Looking-Glass (1871).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt was the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethirteenth animated feature produced by Walt Disney\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Disney had explored the idea of adapting Alice as early as the 1930s, later reviving the project and ultimately deciding to make the film entirely animated. Although its initial theatrical reception was mixed, Alice in Wonderland later found a much larger audience through television broadcasts, reissues and critical reassessment, becoming one of Disney’s most recognisable and beloved works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlice as the central figure:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the composition places Alice prominently at the centre of the design, giving the piece immediate visual impact and strong Disney character appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWonderland character cast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the cover includes a lively group of beloved characters, including the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit and other figures from the film, creating a compact visual summary of Wonderland’s fantasy world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJapan-release collectability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e original Japanese Disney pamphlets from the early 1950s are highly desirable because they were made for cinema audiences, handled at the time of release, and rarely preserved in excellent condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pamphlet format:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e the reverse carries a period Japanese advertisement, a wonderful detail that reinforces the object’s original post-war Japanese cinema and publishing context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisney, RKO, and the Original Release Period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisney features of this period were distributed through RKO, and Japanese promotional material from this era is especially collectible due to its scarcity, fragile paper format and distinctive local design treatment. This pamphlet’s release context places it firmly within the original 1950s theatrical campaign for Alice in Wonderland in Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact pamphlet for sale.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis item presents beautifully for its age, with strong colour and highly appealing artwork. As with almost all surviving Japanese promotional material from this period, there may be light signs of age and handling, but the overall appearance is very impressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is over 73 years old!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enot a reproduction or a reprint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI192B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japan Poster Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954120405370,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/8859\/4591\/files\/Alice_in_Wonderland_I192B_front.jpg?v=1780784976","url":"https:\/\/japanposter.co.uk\/products\/alice-in-wonderland-%e4%b8%8d%e6%80%9d%e8%ad%b0%e3%81%ae%e5%9b%bd%e3%81%ae%e3%82%a2%e3%83%aa%e3%82%b9-original-japanese-first-release-movie-pamphlet-1953-ultra-rare-b5-size-18-x-25-cm-i192b","provider":"Japan Poster Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}