Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator is a children's book by British author Roald Dahl. It is the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, continuing the story of young Charlie Bucket and chocolatier Willy Wonka as they travel in the Great Glass Elevator. The book was published in the United States by Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. in 1972, and in the United Kingdom by George Allen & Unwin in 1973.
Original book cover of Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator with illustrations by Joseph Schindelman | |
| Author | Roald Dahl |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Joseph Schindelman (1st U.S. edition) Faith Jaques (1st UK edition) Michael Foreman (2nd edition) Quentin Blake (3rd edition) |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fantasy Children's novel |
| Publisher | Alfred A. Knopf |
Publication date | 1972 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 202 |
| ISBN | 0-394-82472-5 (first edition, hardback) |
| OCLC | 314239 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D1515 Ck3 |
| Preceded by | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory |
Although the original book has enjoyed several screen adaptations, The Great Glass Elevator has never been adapted for a visual medium; however it was adapted for audio by Puffin Audio Books starring Neil Answych as Charlie Bucket and Gordan Fairclough as Willy Wonka, and the second half of a BBC adaptation for Radio 4 in 1983.
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