"The whimsical, wacky, and wondrous character of Willy Wonka made his first appearance in Roald Dahl's 1964 children's novel Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. When the fictional factory owner opened up the doors of his company, readers were welcomed into his world of pure imagination . . . and chocolate! Wonka went on to dazzle a whole new set of fans in the 1971 film that brought Dahl's characters to life. Since then, there have been other movie...

In a re-telling of the story, Tom and Jerry help the boy Charlie attain a Golden Ticket and secretly accompany him into the Chocolate Factory to prevent one of Wonka's competitors from stealing a special candy known as the Everlasting Gobstopper.

LIFE celebrates the 50th anniversary of the beloved family classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory with a veritable chocolate river of stories and photos. The book features a collection of gorgeous behind-the-scenes photographs that reveal the merriment and mayhem of the original movie set. It also tells the improbable story of how Roald Dahl's book was ever filmed in the first place, and tracks how the movie went from being an opening-day

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Collects Roald Dahl's two stories about Charlie Bucket and his adventures with Mr. Willy Wonka as they explore the chocolate factory and orbit the Earth in a giant glass elevator.

"A scrumdiddlyumptious selection of treats inspired by Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory Enter here and you'll find a world of fanciful treats, delectable chocolates, and candied confections as colorful as their creator. From the moment Mr. Wonka first somersaulted onto the red carpet in 1971, the magical, maniacal chocolatier has captivated audiences across the globe. Relive every incredible invention and memorable minute from the movies that brought...