Books and Film
Rare Edition of The Last Battle Found by Charity Volunteers
A rare 1956 first edition of C.S. Lewis’ novel, The Last Battle, was recently found by two volunteers at the National Trust’s second-hand bookshop in Mottisfont, England. Volunteers Christine and Robert Williams were sorting through a delivery of donations to the bookstore when they came across the book. It will be up for auction at … Continue reading
Planet Narnia Is a Finalist for Mythopoeic Award in Inklings Studies
Just announced last week, our friend Michael Ward’s Planet Narnia: The Seven Heavens in the Imagination of C.S. Lewis is a finalist for the Mythopoeic Award in Inklings Studies, given by the Mythopoeic Society, “a non-profit organization promoting the study, discussion, and enjoyment of fantastic and mythic literature through books and periodicals, annual conferences, discussion … Continue reading
C.S. Lewis and The Magician’s Book
Jordan Davis recently wrote a review of Laura Miller’s Magician’s Book in the May 25th edition of The Nation. The review, titled “Into the Wardrobe: C.S. Lewis’s Narnia,” has just been posted on line. In it, Davis makes observations about C.S. Lewis, his writings, and Laura Miller’s book, most of them aimed at exploring Miller’s … Continue reading
Recent Science Fiction Films & Christianity
I recently ran across this article on Christianity and its presence in science fiction films in the last several years and wanted to share it with you. Here’s an excerpt: There is a young man, different from other young men. Ancient prophecies foretell his coming, and he performs miraculous feats. Eventually, confronted by his enemies, … Continue reading
The Narnia Code Premieres on the BBC tonight
In just a few hours, the new documentary The Narnia Code, based on Michael Ward’s book Planet Narnia, will premiere on BBC1 television. The documentary is directed and produced by Norman Stone, who also directed and produced the films C. S. Lewis Through the Shadowlands and C.S. Lewis: Beyond Narnia For more information on the … Continue reading
