Synopses & Reviews
C.S. Lewis's
The Cronicles of Narnia have captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of readers all over the world. Now, in this exciting guide to Narnia, you can read all about the inspiration behind each of the stories, characters, and places in these seven magical volumes, and find out how their creator, C.S. Lewis, came to invent the world beyond the wardrobe door. Meticulously researched by writer Brian Sibley, and lovingly illustrated by artist Pauline Baynes, original illustrator of
The Cronicles of Narnia, The Land of Narnia is a fascinating gateway into every aspect of C.S. Lewis's imaginative world.The Land of Narnia invites readers to delve deeper into the wonders of the magical place called Narnia, and examines how C. S. Lewis came to create this fascinating world. Meticulously researched by writer Brian Sibley, and lavishly illustrated with full-color and black-and-white drawings by Pauline Baynes, The Land of Narnia is an illuminating celebration of the mysterious world that lies just beyond the wardrobe door.
The Land of Narnia invites readers to delve deeper into the wonders of the magical place called Narnia, and examines how C. S. Lewis came to create this fascinating world. Meticulously researched by writer Brian Sibley, and lavishly illustrated with full-color and black-and-white drawings by Pauline Baynes, The Land of Narnia is an illuminating celebration of the mysterious world that lies just beyond the wardrobe door.
About the Author
Brian Sibley has serialized and broadcast numerous radio and TV programs for the BBC, including: J. R. R. Tolkien's
The Lord of the Rings, C. S. Lewis'
The Chronicles of Narnia, and
Gormenghast, for which he won a coveted Sony Radio Award. Sibley's film books include the best-selling
The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and
Peter Jackson: A Film-Maker's Journey, as well as
The Disney Studio Story,
Mickey Mouse: His Life and Times, and
The Land of Narnia. He lives in London, England.
David Heyman is Executive Producer for the Harry Potter films.Pauline Baynes has produced hundreds of wonderful illustrations for the seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia. In 1968 she was awarded the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for her outstanding contribution to children's literature.