The C.S. Lewis Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to His Life, Thought, and Writings [Paperback]

Colin Duriez (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2000

A comprehensive book about one of the foremost writers and thinkers on the twentieth century.

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Editorial Reviews

Review

'This is one of the most useful books I know. I look for excuses to read it.' Walter Hooper, Literary Advisor to the C.S. Lewis Estate --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Colin Duriez is author of a number of books having previously worked in media and publishing. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Crossway Books (February 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581341369
• ISBN-13: 978-1581341362
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,375,227 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Colin Duriez is based in Keswick in north-west England and writes books, edits and lectures. He has appeared as a commentator on extended version film DVDs of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings, the 'Royal' 4 DVD set of Walden/Disney's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and the Sony DVD Ringers about Tolkien fandom and the impact of Tolkien on popular culture. He has also participated in documentaries on PBS and the BBC. He is also a part-time tutor at Lancaster University.

Customer Reviews

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Not simply for "Mere Christians" . . ., May 5, 2000

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"discerningreader" - See all my reviews

This review is from: The C.S. Lewis Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to His Life, Thought, and Writings (Paperback)

Whether you are a seasoned "mere Christian" or simply want to read the man you have heard so much about, this book is worth its weight in gold.

Author Colin Duriez has given us this book to encourage exploration of the mental and imaginative world of C. S. Lewis, both scholar and storyteller. As the title suggests, it is composed in A-Z format for quick reference and casual perusal.

Each entry is extensively cross-referenced giving the reader seemingly unlimited avenues to explore. We are also provided with an exhaustive list of his works (fiction and nonfiction), recommended readings, and more.

Author Colin Duriez is General Books Editor at InterVarsity Press in England and a major authority on C. S. Lewis and his circle. He has done an outstanding job compiling this work.

The Bottom Line: Even if you are not a fan of C. S. Lewis, you owe it to yourself to pick up this volume. An excellent companion or entry point to one of the 20th century's greatest creative minds.

This is a must read.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fantastic book on a fantastic author., December 26, 2000

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Will Swinson - See all my reviews

This review is from: The C.S. Lewis Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to His Life, Thought, and Writings (Paperback)

With a mind as brilliant as that of C.S. Lewis, you know there's plenty to analyze and Colin Duriez does a magnificent job. This book is a valued accet to my collection of all things Lewis, and though I already knew a great deal about him I am learing more. Covering subjecets as broad as his love of George MacDonald's Phantastes, his friendship with J.R.R. Tolkien, or his views on spiritual longing, Colin Duriez helps us to see inside the mind of the greatest author of all time. This book is a must for any Lewis fan!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterful, February 23, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The C.S. Lewis Encyclopedia: A Complete Guide to His Life, Thought, and Writings (Paperback)

An indspensable achievement: deft, fair, thorough, accurate, convenient, and graceful beyond anything one has a right to expect in a reference work. Duriez both instructs with his easy-yet-encompassing erudition and delights with his deep understanding of Lewis. Most impressive is the detail, whether about essays and books, themes and images, or Lewis's life and the lives of others around him. In short, the worthy complement to Hooper's Companion & Guide.