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The C. S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia

Jeffrey D. Schultz and John G. West

Winner of the Gold Medallion Award (1999) for best book in category of biography/autobiography, Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

Many decades after his death, Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) only continues to grow in popularity among Christian and secular readers alike. In one definitive volume, The C. S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia addresses all of Lewis’s writings as well as the major themes of his work and life. This masterful book, with more than 50 photographs, gives you a thorough grasp of C. S. Lewis—the man, the thinker, and the writer. Here at last, for fan, scholar, and critic alike, is a complete guide to Lewis’s 52 published books, 153 essays, and numerous miscellaneous writings, including prefaces, letters, book reviews, and poems. The C. S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia contains a biography that examines Lewis as a man of his time and his development as a thinker; a discussion of each of his works; discussions of the topics Lewis dealt with—people, places, and ideas, scores of which have never before been addressed; a timeline of Lewis’s life and writings; extensive cross-referencing throughout; and a resource guide.

Editorial Reviews

This is sure to become an essential reference for students of Lewis’s works.

Library Journal

Whether one is a seasoned or novice reader of C. S. Lewis, [this book]… flows, exudes joy about its subject, and guides us past ourselves.

Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society

C.S. Lewis afficionados, and lovers of good reading and civilization in general, will want to pick up a copy of The C.S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia… This 464-page volume… contains something to delight on virtually every page.”

Human Events

For anyone seeking to delve deeper into the mind and heart of C.S. Lewis, this new book is an indispensable companion.”

Southern California Christian Times

Numerous books about Lewis and his writing have been published. Until now, however, none has offered an exhaustive treatment of his works. In one definitive volume, The C.S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia addresses all of Lewis’s writings as well as the major themes of his work and life. This masterful book… gives you a thorough grasp of C.S. Lewis—the man, the thinker, and the writer.

WRGN

This reader’s companion offers critique of and explanations for Lewis’s books, essays, poems, and even the book reviews he penned. Also included are entries for themes and ideas that appear in his works, as well as biographical entries for his family, friends, and colleagues. The content is wide-ranging.

School Library Journal

For those who really want to expand their Lewisian horizons to the Utter East and back again, there is The C.S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia… The breadth of The C.S. Lewis Readers’ Encyclopedia will commend it to fans, trivia buffs and students of the author’s life and work.

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

John G. West

Senior Fellow, Managing Director, and Vice President of Discovery Institute
Dr. John G. West is Vice President of the Seattle-based Discovery Institute and Managing Director of the Institute’s Center for Science and Culture. Formerly the Chair of the Department of Political Science and Geography at Seattle Pacific University, West is an award-winning author and documentary filmmaker who has written or edited 12 books, including Darwin Day in America: How Our Politics and Culture Have Been Dehumanized in the Name of Science, The Magician’s Twin: C. S. Lewis on Science, Scientism, and Society, and Walt Disney and Live Action: The Disney Studio’s Live-Action Features of the 1950s and 60s. His documentary films include Fire-Maker, Revolutionary, The War on Humans, and (most recently) Human Zoos. West holds a PhD in Government from Claremont Graduate University, and he has been interviewed by media outlets such as CNN, Fox News, Reuters, Time magazine, The New York Times, USA Today, and The Washington Post.