The Mythmakers
The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien (A Graphic Novel)
$38.93
- Hardcover
224 pages
- Release Date
26 September 2024
Summary
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.
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 Wor…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781419746345 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1419746340 |
| Author: | John Hendrix |
| Publisher: | Abrams |
| Imprint: | Abrams |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 224 |
| Release Date: | 26 September 2024 |
| Weight: | 363g |
| Dimensions: | 30mm x 162mm x 229mm |
| Audience Age: | 10-14 |
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Critics Review
STARRED REVIEW
“With expressive artwork bringing the key figures’ deep emotions powerfully to bear while also evoking iconic moments from their beloved books…that passion makes the telling that much more meaningful for readers, who will come away with a nuanced understanding not only of the writers but of the importance of storytelling on the whole.”
STARRED REVIEW
“Immersive…Bold, captivating…Threating through it all is the skilled craftsmanship of the book’s visuals…Masterful…effortlessly blending fantasy and reality.”
The monochrome art is charming…replete with stimulating insights. * Kirkus Reviews *
Hendrix makes brilliant use of space, clarifying difficult concepts with insightful composition…the author’s passion for the topic shines through…comprehensive and extensive back matter…A well-sourced biography * School Library Journal *
Hendrix captures, in this portrait of a meeting of minds, the particular joys of their friendship, its intensity, and its tragic unraveling. * Horn Book Magazine *
John Hendrix
John Hendrix is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator whose work blends words and images to bring history, storytelling, and big ideas vividly to life.
His books include:
- The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C. S. Lewis & J. R. R. Tolkien (Eisner Award-nominated graphic novel, named a Best Children’s Book of 2024 by The New York Times)
- The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler (NPR Best Book)
- Drawing Is Magic: Discovering Yourself in a Sketchbook
- The Holy Ghost: A Spirited Comic
In addition to his books, Hendrix’s award-winning illustrations have appeared on book jackets and in major publications, including The New York Times, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and National Geographic.
Hendrix is the Kenneth E. Hudson Professor of Art and the founding chair of the MFA in Illustration and Visual Culture program at the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis.
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