C. S. Lewis Books & Bio

The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life...

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis is an essential read for any literary enthusiast. Descending from a highly placed assistant of “Our Father Below,” the novel offers profound wisdom and insight into the human condition from a perspective that shines with irony and wit. Culminating in a remarkable victory of temptation and malice, readers won’t soon forget their experience with this mesmerizing book. An entertaining story full of comic moments, The Screwtape Letters isn't just for advanced t...

Explore a magical world of wonders with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Developed by award-winning author C.S. Lewis, it is the second book in his esteemed Chronicles of Narnia series. This captivating standalone read will take you on an adventure into a land of eternal winter where four siblings encounter magical creatures as they fight to liberate the kingdom from the White Witch's powerful grasp.Featuring brave protagonists Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy Pevensie who courageously ven...

In Mere Christianity, legendary 20th-century author C.S. Lewis outlines the foundations of Christian faith in a concise and profound way. Drawing from his acclaimed books The Case for Christianity, Christian Behavior, and Beyond Personality, this volume provides an ideal platform to comprehend the core principles of Christian belief. In Mere Christianity readers will learn about classic topics such as the existence of God and original sin, as well as more nuanced concepts including morality a...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Silver Chair, book six in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of the series, Pauline Baynes. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, a noble band of friends is sent to rescue a prince held captive. But their mission to Underland brings them face-to-face with an evil more beautiful and more deadly than they ever expected. The S...

When Digory and Polly are tricked by Digory's peculiar Uncle Andrew into becoming part of an experiment, they set off on the adventure of a lifetime. What happens to the children when they touch Uncle Andrew's magic rings is far beyond anything even the old magician could have imagined. Hurtled into the Wood between the Worlds, the children soon find that they can enter many worlds through the mysterious pools there. In one world they encounter the evil Queen Jadis, who wreaks havoc in the st...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Horse and His Boy, book three in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. On a desperate journey, two runaways meet and join forces. Though they are only looking to escape their harsh and narrow lives, they soon find themselves at the center of a terrible battle. It is a battle that will decide their fate and the f...

A mass-market paperback edition of Prince Caspian, book four in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior illustrations by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. The Pevensie siblings travel back to Narnia to help a prince denied his rightful throne as he gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide...

A mass-market paperback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by Cliff Nielsen and black-and-white interior artwork by the original illustrator of Narnia, Pauline Baynes. During the last days of Narnia, the land faces its fiercest challenge--not an invader from without but an enemy from within. Lies and treachery have taken root, and only the king and a small band of loyal followers can prevent the destruction of al...