The Phantom Tollbooth

5C Norton Juster. Illustrated by Jules Feiffer. London: Collin’s, 1962. First Edition.

Notes

The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton Juster and first published in 1961, is a beloved children’s novel that blends adventure, wordplay, and philosophical reflection. The story follows Milo, a bored and disinterested boy who unexpectedly receives a mysterious tollbooth in his room. Upon driving through it in his toy car, he enters a fantastical world filled with pun-loving characters, absurd logic, and imaginative lands like Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. As Milo journeys to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason, he learns to appreciate knowledge, curiosity, and the world around him. With witty prose and illustrations by Jules Feiffer, the novel remains a classic for readers of all ages, offering both entertainment and meaningful life lessons about learning and the value of perspective.

Description

Blue canvas binding with silver lettering on the spine. Original pictorial dust jacket. Some discoloration to the back of the dust jacket. Blue map endpapers. Charming illustrations throughout. Fine condition overall.