The Use of a Book | Lewis Carroll, 1865

Gerardo Sacristán Torralba, Scrambled books, Study of light, 1939

"What is the use of a book," thought Alice, "without pictures or conversations?" 

Lewis Carroll, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, 1865

Also: 

Alexandra 'Xie' Kitchin in front of the lens | Lewis Carroll's favourite model (1870-77)

The Mad Hatter | Lewis Carroll, 1865