The Inspirational Writings of C. S. Lewis: Surprised by Joy,
Reflections on the Psalms, The Four Loves, and the Business of Heaven, by C. S.
Lewis.
All in one handy-dandy volume. I used to have a softcover of
‘The Business of Heaven’ in a Collier edition (it is a 365 day Readings for the
Year type collection from all his work), but I sold it because I have this.
Gilt edging on the pages.
Ranking: Essential, I guess.
File Code: Omnibus. Inspirational. Hardback.
Companion to Narnia: A Complete Guide to the Themes,
Characters, and Events of C. S. Lewis’s Enchanting Imaginary World, by Paul F.
Ford. Foreword by Madeleine L’Engle. Illustrated by Lorinda Bryan Cauley. Cover
by David San Souci.
A guide, and what a guide. Gathers stuff not only in the
Chronicles, but every mention of Narnia anywhere by Lewis (such as in “Past
Watchful Dragons”).
Ranking: Essential.
File Code: Literature. Reference. Softcover.
Tales Before Narnia: The Roots of Modern Fantasy and Science
Fiction, Edited and with commentary by Douglas A. Anderson.
“Classic Stories that Inspired C. S. Lewis”. A Del Rey book.
Anthology of tales that Lewis has mentioned were part of his reading or
influenced his work, as well as works by his friends like Tolkien or Barfield.
Tracks down and traps into one handy book sources I’ve heard mentioned dozens
of times.
Ranking: Essential.
File Code: Anthology. Short Stories. Poems. Softcover.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the
Wardrobe The Official Illustrated Movie Companion, by Perry Moore, and The
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian The Official Illustrated Movie Companion,
by Ernie Malik.
Heavily illustrated from the movies and their production art
and behind-the-scenes photos, these visual companions delve into the making of
the films and the people behind them.
Ranking: Keeper.
File Code: Motion Picture. Production. Softcovers.
The Crafting of Narnia: The Art, Creatures, and Weapons from
WETA Workshop. WETA Workshop.
Concept designs, pre-production art, clear photos of the
finished models, costumes, and make-ups from the first two Narnia films,
brought to you by the same special effects house that brought you “The Lord of
the Rings” movies.
Ranking: Keeper.
File Code: Costuming. Movie Design. Hardback.
C. S. Lewis’s Case for the Christian Faith, by Richard L.
Purtill.
A sort of precis and summation of Lewis’s theological
arguments. Can’t say I’ve read it.
Ranking: Keeper?
File Code: Theology. Softcover.
The Question of God: C. S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate
God, Love, Sex, and the Meaning of Life, by Dr. Armand M. Nicholi, Jr.
“Throughout the ages, many of the world's greatest thinkers
have wrestled with the concept of -- and belief in -- God. It may seem unlikely
that any new arguments or insights could be raised, but the twentieth century
managed to produce two brilliant men with two diametrically opposed views about
the question of God: Sigmund Freud and C. S. Lewis. They never had an actual
meeting, but in The Question of God, their arguments are
placed side by side for the very first time.
For more than twenty-five years, Armand Nicholi has taught a course at Harvard
that compares the philosophical arguments of both men. In The Question
of God, Dr. Nicholi presents the writings and letters of Lewis and
Freud, allowing them to "speak" for themselves on the subject of
belief and disbelief. Both men considered the problem of pain and suffering,
the nature of love and sex, and the ultimate meaning of life and death -- and
each of them thought carefully about the alternatives to their positions.
The inspiration for the PBS series of the same name, The Question of
God does not presuppose which man -- Freud the devout atheist or Lewis
the atheist-turned-believer -- is correct in his views. Rather, readers are
urged to join Nicholi and his students and decide for themselves which path to
follow.” – Amazon.
Ranking: Keeper.
File Code: Philosophy. Softcover.
Reading the Classics with C. S. Lewis, Edited by Thomas L.
Martin.
“A Guide to Literature. Reading the Classics with C. S. Lewis
offers an in-depth look at Lewis's great love for literature and his monumental
work as a literary critic. With chapters devoted to various genres and the
major periods of English literature, this collection leads readers to a
stronger appreciation of literature and a deeper understanding of Lewis as a
teacher.” – Amazon. Includes chapters by the rather perfunctory Colin Manlove,
and, once more, Colin Duriez.
Ranking: Keeper.
File Code: Literary Criticism. Softcover.
C. S. Lewis and the Catholic Church, by Joseph Pearce.
Ignatius Press. We’ll be hearing a lot more about Pearce
later on. “C. S. Lewis, the great British novelist and Christian apologist, has
been credited by many-including the author-for aiding their journey to the
Catholic Church. For this reason, it is often perplexing that Lewis himself
never became Catholic. Joseph Pearce delves into Lewis's life, writings, and
spiritual influences to shed light on the matter. Although C. S. Lewis's
conversion to Christianity was greatly influenced by J. R. R. Tolkien, a
Catholic, and although Lewis embraced many distinctively Catholic teachings,
such as purgatory and the sacrament of Confession, he never formally entered
the Church. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, this book digs
deep to present the facts of Lewis's life, to illuminate key points in his
writings, and to ask the question: Was C. S. Lewis on the path to Rome? This
revised and updated edition-with a new introduction by Father Dwight
Longenecker-is a fascinating historical, biographical, theological, and
literary account of a man whose writings have led scores to the Catholic
Church, despite never having become a Catholic himself.” – Google Books.
Ranking: Essential.
File Code: Biography. Religion. Softcover.
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