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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Original Language
English
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Signed
No
Unit Quantity
1
Unit Type
Unit
ISBN
9781419746345

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Abrams, Inc.
ISBN-10
1419746340
ISBN-13
9781419746345
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18066413495

Product Key Features

Book Title
Mythmakers : the Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien (A Graphic Novel)
Number of Pages
224 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2024
Topic
Biography & Autobiography / Literary, Comics & Graphic Novels / Biography, General, Books & Libraries
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Juvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
Author
John Hendrix
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
28.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Young Adult Audience
LCCN
2023-950127
Reviews
"Hendrix captures, in this portrait of a meeting of minds, the particular joys of their friendship, its intensity, and its tragic unraveling."-- Horn Book Magazine, Hendrix makes brilliant use of space, clarifying difficult concepts with insightful composition...the author's passion for the topic shines through...comprehensive and extensive back matter...A well-sourced biography
Dewey Edition
23
TitleLeading
The
Grade From
Fifth Grade
Grade To
Ninth Grade
Dewey Decimal
741.5
Synopsis
From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers , a graphic novel biography of two literary lions--C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien--following the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien's near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men's horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn't considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith. The Mythmakers also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy: prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are "gateways" that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: Tolkien's world-building The "Theology of Creation" linking their faith to their writings The meaning of real friendship Notions of modernity and mythology The value of fantasy The power of a creative community An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings , both relying on "the Myth" as a storytelling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien's fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis's Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author's note, endnotes, bibliography and index., From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers , a graphic novel biography of two literary lions--C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien--following the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks "Masterful. . . Effortlessly blending fantasy and reality." ( BCCB , starred review) Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien's near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men's horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn't considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith. The Mythmakers also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature. The format is similar to The Faithful Spy: prose interspersed with images and narrative comics. The narration is often conversations between a knowledgeable wizard and a comical lion. Through brisk conversation between these two friends, they explain some of the bigger ideas in an approachable and entertaining way. Throughout the story, there are "gateways" that lead readers to the back matter where certain themes, such as how myth/fantasy evolved or the art of world-building, are discussed more fully. This device keeps the main story flowing quickly and smoothly for those readers not interested in the more academic ideas behind the narrative. Among the ideas covered in the narrative and back matter: - Tolkien's world-building - The "Theology of Creation" linking their faith to their writings - The meaning of real friendship - Notions of modernity and mythology - The value of fantasy - The power of a creative community - An exploration of the different kinds of storytelling in Narnia and The Lord of the Rings , both relying on "the Myth" as a storytelling device, but differing in the use of allegory vs. symbolism - The creative differences of Lewis and Tolkien: the high standards of Tolkien's fiction and the faster and more immediate approach of Lewis's - Logos vs. Mythos: Lewis created from images, Tolkien created from language - The mixing of mythologies Also included are an author's note, endnotes, bibliography, and index.
LC Classification Number
PZ7.7.H4My 2024

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