The Mythmakers – The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien - By John Hendrix - Hardcover

Discover the remarkable friendship and creative fellowship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien in The Mythmakers, an illustrated graphic-novel biography by John Hendrix. Following the two writers from their early lives and experiences during World War I to their meeting at Oxford, their years with the Inklings, and the development of their legendary works, this engaging volume explores the ideas, friendships, and shared influences behind two of the most important names in modern fantasy. All of our books are brand new.

About the Book

The Mythmakers tells the intertwined story of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, showing how their friendship and intellectual exchange influenced their creative lives.

John Hendrix combines prose with narrative comic panels and illustrations, tracing their childhoods, wartime experiences, first meeting at Oxford in 1929, involvement with the Inklings, and the publication and legacy of their major works.

The book also explores Tolkien's world-building, Lewis and Tolkien's different approaches to myth and storytelling, the relationship between mythology and faith, the value of fantasy, and the creative community surrounding the Inklings. It considers the connections and differences between The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Why This Book Works

Unlike a conventional literary biography, The Mythmakers uses the graphic-novel format to make the lives, friendship, ideas, and creative development of Lewis and Tolkien accessible through a combination of illustration, narrative, historical context, and commentary. It is particularly appealing to readers interested in Tolkien, Lewis, fantasy literature, literary history, and the Inklings.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Tolkien enthusiasts • C.S. Lewis fans • J.R.R. Tolkien collectors • Middle-earth readers • Narnia fans • fantasy readers • literary-history enthusiasts • Inklings enthusiasts • graphic-novel readers • biography collections • book collectors • home libraries • Tolkien and Lewis gifts

Product Details

Title • The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien • Author & Illustrator • John Hendrix • Subject • C.S. Lewis • J.R.R. Tolkien • The Inklings • Fantasy Literature • Literary History • Format • Hardcover • Publisher • Abrams Fanfare • Publication • 2024 • Pages • 224 • ISBN • 9781419746345 • Language • English • Illustrations • Graphic-novel format • Edition • 2024 hardcover