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The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien (a Graphic Novel)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
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.
Author: John Hendrix
Publisher: Abrams Fanfare
Published: 09/24/2024
Pages: 224
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.75lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.70w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781419746345
Audience: Ages 9-12
Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2024 pg. 56
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2024
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 09/01/2024
School Library Journal 09/01/2024 pg. 127
Shelf Awareness 10/17/2024
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2024 pg. 109
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2024 - Superior,Well Above Average
About the Author
John Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator. His books include the young adult graphic novel The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler (a YALSA Nonfiction Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalist) and the picture books Go and Do Likewise!: The Parables and Wisdom of Jesus, Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914, Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus, and Nurse, Soldier, Spy: The Story of Sarah Edmonds, A Civil War Hero. He is also the author-artist behind the adult books The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic and Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook. He is chair of the MFA Illustration and Visual Culture program in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis. Hendrix lives in Webster Groves, Missouri.
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