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A Book of Narnians: The Lion, the Witch and the Others
‘Elegantly painted pictures by the original illustrator of the Chronicles of Narnia are the hallmark of this book. Excerpts from the original text accompany each illustration. A descriptive cast of characters, a synthesis of each of the chronicles, Lewis� Outline of Narnian History and an index of illustrations are included. A must for admirers of the series, a valuable resource for teachers and librarians, and a motivator for those who have not ventured into Narnia.’—CR.
1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)
1995 "Pick of the Lists" (ABA)
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1950
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C.S. Lewis
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Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]
Clive Staples Lewis was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954. He was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Mere Christianity, Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and been transformed into three major motion pictures.
Lewis was married to poet Joy Davidman.
W.H. Lewis was his elder brother]
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February 26, 2016
As a lifelong lover of all things Narnian, this book was a wonderful find. Initially believed to be a simple encyclopedia I was delighted to discover that it is not simply lists of characters and creatures, but rather an organized book with long descriptions and contexts for each Narnian. The illustrations are simplistic and childlike, but they are filled with movement and energy. The inclusion of less-well-known characters is especially pleasing, especially the Dufflepuds. This book would be an invaluable addition to any the library of any Narnia-lover.
January 3, 2019
This book was lovely! The illustrations were really interesting and I believe they truly captivated my attention to the explanations of each character mentioned. While I usually enjoy creating my own image of characters in books within my mind, I did find the illustrations added a lot to this book.
I will be certainly reading this book again, because it was so relaxing and I liked the writing style very much. Overall, this book was a lovely addition in my opinion to the Chronicles of Narnia series.
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I will be certainly reading this book again, because it was so relaxing and I liked the writing style very much. Overall, this book was a lovely addition in my opinion to the Chronicles of Narnia series.
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
June 15, 2019
3.5 stars
I spotted this while putting it back on the library shelf one day. It's been awhile since I read Narnia and I was in a fairy/tale fantasy mood, so I read it in 2 days (you can read it in 1 if you have better time management than me and have a schedule that lets you sit down and read an hour straight without falling asleep after a long day). The illustrations are great and the descriptions are a good refresher for veteran readers and enough to get new readers interested to read the Narnia books. Since this is a book geared towards the children audience, I didn't like how some of Naiads were in sheer clothing that exposed their bodies and the Sea People were naked. Hence, my 4 star dropped to a 3.5.
I spotted this while putting it back on the library shelf one day. It's been awhile since I read Narnia and I was in a fairy/tale fantasy mood, so I read it in 2 days (you can read it in 1 if you have better time management than me and have a schedule that lets you sit down and read an hour straight without falling asleep after a long day). The illustrations are great and the descriptions are a good refresher for veteran readers and enough to get new readers interested to read the Narnia books. Since this is a book geared towards the children audience, I didn't like how some of Naiads were in sheer clothing that exposed their bodies and the Sea People were naked. Hence, my 4 star dropped to a 3.5.
September 23, 2019
This book is full of beautiful illustrations showing the characters of Narnia. There is also a timeline comparing Narnia years and earth years. Some of the illustrations may not be suitable for younger students.
December 29, 2018
Would be a great gift for our boys when we read Narnia!!
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August 4, 2020Very good, gives a good refresher on the series
November 21, 2023
A quick read that brought back fond memories of reading The Chronicles of Narnia.
August 4, 2009
A waste of time and an insult to the Chronicles.
is a bit of an encyclopedia of Narnian characters and creatures; the text was compiled by James Riordan, and the art is by Pauline Baynes, the first illustrator for the series.
The entries seem scattered; dwarfs in general are mentioned, specific types of dwarfs are brought up, specific dwarf characters are highlighted - but not in any particular order.
The text is clearly based on Lewis' books, but it comes across as disjointed (and thoroughly kills any joy at the remembrance of the story) and incomplete, to say the least.
And if I'm going to be picky, I might as well say that the illustrations - "loved throughout the world" - are a bit lacking.
One neat thing in the book: a timeline of Narnia alongside relevant events (with years) in our world.
is a bit of an encyclopedia of Narnian characters and creatures; the text was compiled by James Riordan, and the art is by Pauline Baynes, the first illustrator for the series.
The entries seem scattered; dwarfs in general are mentioned, specific types of dwarfs are brought up, specific dwarf characters are highlighted - but not in any particular order.
The text is clearly based on Lewis' books, but it comes across as disjointed (and thoroughly kills any joy at the remembrance of the story) and incomplete, to say the least.
And if I'm going to be picky, I might as well say that the illustrations - "loved throughout the world" - are a bit lacking.
One neat thing in the book: a timeline of Narnia alongside relevant events (with years) in our world.
November 3, 2021
No fue para nada una mala lectura, al contrario fue súper intuitiva y placentera, pero el libro es exactamente igual como que la pelÃcula a diferencia del primero que es una historia nueva a mà mirada, entonces no sentà esa adicción a saber que era lo que sucedÃa o como se iban resolviendo las cosas, porque claramente ya tenÃa en claro en que desembocan los sucesos que acontecÃan. Dejando eso de lado, lo recomiendo muchÃsimo, es súper interesante y adictiva, además de ser súper rápida de leer y como dije anteriormente adictiva.
(Que la pelÃcula sea exactamente igual que el libro es súper sorprendente porque mayormente en las adaptaciones cinematográficas se suelen tomar libertades artÃsticas y cambian varias cosas, además de omitir cosas que quizás son ajenas a la trama principal, entonces ver qué en este caso eso no sucede me dejó asombrada)
(Que la pelÃcula sea exactamente igual que el libro es súper sorprendente porque mayormente en las adaptaciones cinematográficas se suelen tomar libertades artÃsticas y cambian varias cosas, además de omitir cosas que quizás son ajenas a la trama principal, entonces ver qué en este caso eso no sucede me dejó asombrada)
January 3, 2013
A quick discussion and new paintings of all the Narnian characters and creatures, by Pauline Baynes, the original illustrator of the series. Pretty cool if you love Narnia.
March 2, 2015
Delightful. Wonderfully illustrated by Pauline Baynes. Gives children more in depth pictures of the wonderful characters of Narnia.
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