The Complete Chronicles of Narniaby C.S. Lewis, Pauline BaynesAll seven tales in The Chronicles of Narnia are bound together, with full-colour illustrations, in one magnificent hardcover volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis. FORMAT
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Brand New Publisher DescriptionAll seven tales in The Chronicles of Narnia are bound together, with full-colour illustrations, in one magnificent hardcover volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis. NotesThe seven chronicles of Narnia, bound together in one volume, with a special introduction, and colour versions of the outstanding original illustrations by Pauline Baynes. The first of several new editions being published this month to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the series. Back CoverThe Narnia Chronicles, first published in 1950, have been and remain some of the most enduringly popular books ever published. The best known, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, has been translated into 29 languages! First published fifty years ago, and with unforgetable illustrations by Pauline Baynes, the seven titles which make up the set remain among the most popular books ever written for children. Now the Chronicles are bound together in this one magnificent volume, with a special introduction. the original illustrations, always first-class, have been rendered outstanding by the wonderfully detailed addition of colour; they are a worthy foil to the magnificance of C S Lewis's glowing and idiosyncratic text. Author BiographyClive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English literature at Oxford University until 1954 when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. Review"The magic of C S Lewis's parallel universe never fades." PromotionalStep through the Wardrobe in these illustrated classics – a perfect gift for children of all ages, from the official Narnia publisher! Kirkus UK ReviewThis is the lavish hardback edition of all seven Narnia books, presented beautifully with new colour illustrations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of perhaps the favourite of all, The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. This is a wonderful volume from which to read aloud to children who have for generations been bewitched by these magical tales. (Kirkus UK) Long DescriptionAll seven tales in The Chronicles of Narnia are bound together, with full-colour illustrations, in one magnificent hardcover volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis. Talking beasts, heroic deeds and epic battles between good and evil await you in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers for over sixty years. This edition presents the seven books--The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle--unabridged and arranged in C.S. Lewis's preferred order, featuring full-colour artwork by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. Review QuoteThe magic of C S Lewis's parallel universe never fades.The Times The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was voted 'Children's Book of the Century' in the Keith Barker Millenium Awards. Promotional "Headline"Step through the Wardrobe in these illustrated classics - a perfect gift for children of all ages, from the official Narnia publisher! FeatureStep through the Wardrobe in these illustrated classics - a perfect gift for children of all ages, from the official Narnia publisher! * This one-volume edition of the Chronicles of Narnia will have huge appeal to Narnia fans and newcomers. * The much loved illustrations, by the original artist Pauline Baynes, have been coloured in. * Although written for children, these books appeal to every age. * With a foiled cover, high-quality paper and a beautiful typeface, this is truly a book to treasure for ever. Competition: The Secret Garden; The Hobbit; Alice in Wonderland; The Wind in the Willows; The Railway Children. by C. S. Lewis; Frances Hodgson Burnett; J. R. R. Tolkien Description for Sales PeopleAll seven tales in The Chronicles of Narnia are bound together, with full-colour illustrations, in one magnificent hardcover volume with a personal introduction by Douglas Gresham, stepson of C. S. Lewis. Talking beasts, heroic deeds and epic battles between good and evil await you in C. S. Lewis's classic fantasy series, which has been enchanting readers for over sixty years. This edition presents the seven books--The Magician's Nephew, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle--unabridged and arranged in C.S. Lewis's preferred order, featuring full-colour artwork by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes. Gold title * This one-volume edition of the Chronicles of Narnia will have huge appeal to Narnia fans and newcomers. * The much loved illustrations, by the original artist Pauline Baynes, have been coloured in. * Although written for children, these books appeal to every age. * With a foiled cover, high-quality paper and a beautiful typeface, this is truly a book to treasure for ever. Competition: Tolkien's 'Lord of the Rings' DetailsISBN0007100248
Pages
528
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Year
2000
Edition
50th
ISBN-10
0007100248
ISBN-13
9780007100248
Format
Hardcover
Publication Date
2000-10-02
Place of Publication
London
Country of Publication
United Kingdom
DEWEY
823.912
Illustrations
colour illustrations
Author
Pauline Baynes
Media
Book
Audience Age
7
Birth
1898
Death
1963
Series
The Chronicles of Narnia
Imprint
HarperCollins Children's Books
UK Release Date
2000-10-02
AU Release Date
2000-10-02
NZ Release Date
2000-10-02
Illustrator
Pauline Baynes
Alternative
9780007117307
Audience
Children's (6-12)
Replaced by
9780007206186
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