Since Gene Wilder beguiled us with his scary but sincere chocolatier in the 1971 filmWilly Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, new interpretations of Roald Dahls childrens classicCharlie and the Chocolate Factoryhave emerged to offer us a delicious mix of fable and fantasy. They include Tim Burtons striking 2005 film, a 2013 Broadway musical andWonka, an origin story starring Timothe Chalamet thats due in theaters Dec. 15, 2023. But what is it about Willy Wonka and his complicated but wonderful world that keeps us intrigued? Is it the story? The visuals? Or just the very relatable hope that we all have a chance at winning a Golden Ticket that will change our lives? In this savory, photo-filled issue, we explore what each take on Dahls 1964 novel adds to the lore and why we, the audience, continue to seek out every colorful adventure.