I came across these covers on a search today. They’re from Estonia, and different from most covers I’ve seen. The one above is The Magician’s Nephew, but in Estonian, it translates literally as “The Miracle Worker’s Son.” It’s one of the very few covers I’ve seen that depicts Jadis in stasis in the Hall of …
I’ve always thought dead lion paintings like the above and sculptures like this one influenced C. S. Lewis’s description of the bound and dead Aslan’s presence and majesty. Note how the artist’s second name even means “Lion” in Spanish! Gérôme is famed today for his Orientalism, that is, paintings that depict everyday life in places …
Here’s some Narnia fanfic I’ve read over the past year. Modern Narnia: A History, by Twinklestar This is one of those fics that applies a pseudo-historical tone — and a meta one — to the Narnia series AND Narnia fanfic. It’s written like a textbook intended for a college literature class. An interesting little snippet. …
It’s time to look at some Dutch editions of the Chronicles. The illustration above was painted by Jan Wesseling for a 1976 omnibus edition that combined The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with Prince Caspian. The pic is mainly the latter with the kids wearing modern (mid-1970s) clothing, but the far right features Caspian …
As I said I’m pretty excited about this book receiving an adaptation. I am especially curious about how Greta Gerwig will film one of its most spectacular yet problematic aspects: how Aslan creates the world of Narnia with his song. All this time the Lion’s song, and his stately prowl, to and fro, backwards and …
I’ve been aware of director Greta Gerwig’s helming of this project for a while now, but my interest was only cursory since the news had been swirling around for a few years with nothing to show for it. However, in the past month, the actual filming has begun and from the set photos we’ve been …
“It’s like old times,” said Lucy. “Do you remember our voyage to Terebinthia—and Galma—and Seven Isles—and the Lone Islands?” “Yes,” said Susan, “and our great ship the Splendour Hyaline, with the swan’s head at her prow and the carved swan’s wings coming back almost to her waist?” “And the silken sails, and the great stern …
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