Baynes, Pauline and Riordan, James "A Book of Narnians - The Lion, the Witch and the Others" 1994 An illustrated book showing many characters of Narnia from all seven books. Each character has a beautifully illustrated colour drawing (by Pauline Baynes, original illustrator of "The Chronicles...") and snippets of text from the novels (compiled by James Riordan) about the characters. Includes a map of Narnia and surrounding lands and Lewis' outline of Narnian history in both Narnian and English years. Beversluis, John "C. S. Lewis and the Search for Rational Religion" 1985 A critique of his religious thoughts and arguments. Carpenter, Humphrey "The Inklings: C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and Their Friends" London: Allen & Unwin, 1978. Although centered on Lewis, this "collective biography" is a study of all the men in that famous literary circle. Shows the Inklings against the backdrop of the literary culture of the 1920's and 1930's. Christopher, Joe R., and Joan K. Ostling "C. S. Lewis: An Annotated Checklist of Writings about Him and His Works" Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1973. Como, James T. "C. S. Lewis at the Breakfast Table and Other Reminiscences" New York: Macmillan, 1979. 24 essays of memoir, anecdote, assessment, and analysis, with an Introduction. Derrick, Christopher, et. al. "G. K. Chesterton and C. S. Lewis: The Riddle of Joy" Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1989. Edwards, Bruce L. "Taste of the Pineapple: Essays on C. S. Lewis as Reader, Critic, and Imaginative Writer" Bowling Green, OH:Bowling Green State University Popular Press, 1988. Ford, Paul F. "A Companion to Narnia" New York: Harper and Row, 1980. An encylopedia listing of characters, themes, and biblical allusions in "The Chronicles of Narnia." Gibb, Jocelyn, ed. "Light on C. S. Lewis" London: Geoffrey Bles, 1965. Nine writers reminisce about Lewis and study him as writer, teacher, scholar, and Christian apologist. Gibson, Evan K. C. S. "Lewis, Spinner of Tales: A Guide to His Fiction" Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1980. A guide for the "ordinary reader" to the ethical and theological implications of Lewis' fiction. Gilbert, Douglas, and Clyde S. Kilby "C. S. Lewis: Images of His World" Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1973. Photographs of Lewis' "world" - Oxford and Cambridge, his home, the English countryside, the sea, and Ireland. With a concise biography and study of his relgious development. Hannay, Margaret Patterson "C. S. Lewis" New York: Ungar, 1981. Contains a brief biography followed by summaries of Lewis' novels and critical analyses with a study of Lewis' literary criticism, Christian apologetics, and final works. Hooper, Walter and Green, Roger "C. S. Lewis: A Biography" New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1974. The "authorized" biography by two of his friends. Based on a thorough knowledge of Lewis' work and his friends as well as personal, even intimate, friendships. Hooper, Walter "Past Watchful Dragons: The Narnian Chronicles of C. S. Lewis" New York: Collier Books, 1979. A study of the development of the creation of Narnia from the life, thought, and temperment of Lewis, written by his biographer (and literary editor). Keefe, Carolyn, ed. "C. S. Lewis: Speaker and Teacher" Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1971. Reminiscences by seven people who discuss Lewis the lecturer. Anecdotes and analyses. Kilby, Clyde S. "The Christian World of C. S. Lewis" Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1964. A pioneering study of Lewis' Christian thought. Emphasis on the fiction and religious writings. Contains a summary of the Chronicles of Narnia. Kreeft, Peter "C. S. Lewis: A Critical Essay" Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1969. A pamphlet which emphasizes Lewis' attack on modernism. Lindskoog, Kathryn Ann "C. S. Lewis: Mere Christian" Glendale, CA: Regal Books, 1973. A detailed summary of Lewis' Christian teachings. Contains many cross references to the novels and Narnia Chronicles, as well as to his works of apologetics. Martindale, Wayne and Root, Jerry, editors "The Quotable Lewis" Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Pub., 1989. Meilaender, Gilbert "The Social and Ethical Thought of C. S. Lewis" Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1978. Incorporates all of Lewis' writings into a sustained argument about Lewis' vision of life. Myers, Doris T. "C. S. Lewis in Context" Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1994. Criticism and interpretation. Sammons, Martha C. "A Guide Through Narnia" Wheaton, IL: Harold Shaw Publishers, 1979. Biographical sketch, plot outlines of the Chronicles, a study of the geography and history of Narnia, an analysis of the Christian implications, with a glossary. Sayer, George "Jack: A Life of C. S. Lewis" Crossway Books, 1994 Schakel, Peter J., ed. "The Longing for a Form: Essays on the Fiction of C. S. Lewis" Kent, OH: Kent State University Press, 1977. Three general essays on Lewis' fiction, followed by several essays on the Space Trilogy, Chronicles of Narnia, and "Till We Have Faces." Sibley, Brian "Shadowlands: the Story of C. S. Lewis and Joy Davidman" London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1985. Now a major motion picture! Walsh, Chad - "C. S. Lewis: Apostle to the Skeptics" New York: Macmillan, 1949. A Pioneering study of Lewis' importance, his biography, and his work. Surveys the fiction, apologetics, and scholarly work. White, William Luther - "The Image of Man in C. S. Lewis" Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1969. Originally a seminary doctoral dissertation, this emphasizes Lewis' importance in twentieth-century Christian culture. Summarizes Lewis' theology; analyzes and refutes Lewis' critics. Wilson, A. N. "C. S. Lewis: A Biography" 1991
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