In celebration of seventy-five years of the story that launched C. S. Lewis''s beloved fantasy series comes a deluxe seven-in-one edition of The Chronicles of Narnia. With gorgeous jacket specs and artwork by Cliff Nielsen, custom designed edges, and more, this beautiful new hardcover edition is the perfect addition to every bookshelf. Fantastic creatures, heroic deeds, epic battles in the war between good and evil, and unforgettable adventures come together in this world where magic meets reality, which has been enchanting readers of all ages for over seventy-five years. The Chronicles of Narnia has become a part of the canon of classic literature and is one of the greatest fantasy series of all time. This edition presents all seven books-- The Magician''s Nephew ; The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; The Horse and His Boy ; Prince Caspian ; The Voyage of the Dawn Treader; The Silver Chair ; and The Last Battle --unabridged. The books appear according to C. S. Lewis''s preferred order, and each chapter features an opening illustration by the original artist, Pauline Baynes. This gorgeous hardcover package features: A shimmery metallic jacket Vivid and iconic endpapers Custom designed edges Foil stamped case design New frontispiece artwork

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Clive Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century and arguably one of the most influential writers of his day. He was a Fellow and Tutor in English Literature at Oxford University until 1954, when he was unanimously elected to the Chair of Medieval and Renaissance Literature at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. He wrote more than thirty books, allowing him to reach a vast audience, and his works continue to attract thousands of new readers every year. His most distinguished and popular accomplishments include Out of the Silent Planet, The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and the universally acknowledged classics in The Chronicles of Narnia. To date, the Narnia books have sold over 100 million copies and have been transformed into three major motion pictures. Pauline Baynes has produced hundreds of wonderful illustrations for the seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia. In 1968 she was awarded the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal for her outstanding contribution to children's literature.