The Space Trilogy: Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Streng

Description: The Space Trilogy by C.S. Lewis This striking one-volume edition marks the 75th anniversary of Lewiss classic SF trilogy featuring the adventures of Dr Ransom on Mars, Venus and Earth. It includes an exclusive Foreword compiled from letters by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired Lewis to write the first volume. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This striking one-volume edition marks the 75th anniversary of Lewiss classic SF trilogy featuring the adventures of Dr Ransom on Mars, Venus and Earth. It includes an exclusive Foreword compiled from letters by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired Lewis to write the first volume. The Space Trilogy is a remarkable work of fantasy, demonstrating the powerful imagination of C.S..Lewis. This new one-volume edition marks the 75th Anniversary of the first publication of Out of the Silent Planet with an exclusive Foreword by J.R.R. Tolkien, on whom the main character of Ransom was largely based.OUT OF THE SILENT PLANETDr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. His captors are plotting to plunder the planetâ™s treasures and offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live thereâ¦PERELANDRAHaving escaped from Mars, Dr Ransom is called to the paradise planet of Perelandra, or Venus. When his old enemy also arrives and is taken over by the forces of evil, Ransom finds himself in a desperate struggle to save the innocence of this Eden-like worldâ¦THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTHInvestigating the truth about her prophetic dreams, Jane Studdock encounters the fabled Dr Ransom, who is in great pain after his travels. A sinister society run by his old adversaries intends to harness the ancient powers of a resurrected Merlin in their ambition to subjugate the people of Earthâ¦ Notes A 75th anniversary edition of C.S. Lewis classic sci-fi trilogy featuring the adventures of Dr Ransom. An extravagant mingling of dream and realism... excellent and thrilling reading Daily Telegraph Author Biography Clive Staples Lewis (1898-1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the twentieth century. 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 English at Cambridge University, a position he held until his retirement. Review "Exciting, and highly approved." J.R.R. Tolkien"This book has real splendour, compelling moments and a flowing narrative." New York Times"An extravagant mingling of dream and realism…excellent and thrilling reading." Daily Telegraph"Remarkable… a rare power of inventive imagination" Times Literary Supplement Promotional The epic sci-fi fantasy adventure complete in one volume Long Description This striking one-volume edition marks the 75th anniversary of Lewiss classic SF trilogy featuring the adventures of Dr Ransom on Mars, Venus and Earth. It includes an exclusive Foreword compiled from letters by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired Lewis to write the first volume. The Space Trilogy is a remarkable work of fantasy, demonstrating the powerful imagination of C.S..Lewis. This new one-volume edition marks the 75th Anniversary of the first publication of Out of the Silent Planet with an exclusive Foreword by J.R.R. Tolkien, on whom the main character of Ransom was largely based. OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. His captors are plotting to plunder the planets treasures and offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live there... PERELANDRA Having escaped from Mars, Dr Ransom is called to the paradise planet of Perelandra, or Venus. When his old enemy also arrives and is taken over by the forces of evil, Ransom finds himself in a desperate struggle to save the innocence of this Eden-like world... THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH Investigating the truth about her prophetic dreams, Jane Studdock encounters the fabled Dr Ransom, who is in great pain after his travels. A sinister society run by his old adversaries intends to harness the ancient powers of a resurrected Merlin in their ambition to subjugate the people of Earth... Review Quote This book has real splendour, compelling moments and a flowing narrative. New York Times An extravagant mingling of dream and realism…excellent and thrilling reading. Daily Telegraph Remarkable… a rare power of inventive imagination Times Literary Supplement Feature * A true classic of early science fiction, in the vein of H.G. Wells The First Men in the Moon. * Marks the 75th Anniversary of publication, with endorsements by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired and collaborated with Lewis on this trilogy. * A key book in a major C.S. Lewis retrospective in November 2013, marking 50 years since his death and a major ceremony installing him in Westminster Abbeys Poets Corner. * Additional interest from the Christian market, with the second book Perelandra inspired by the Book of Genesis. Description for Sales People This striking one-volume edition marks the 75th anniversary of Lewiss classic SF trilogy featuring the adventures of Dr Ransom on Mars, Venus and Earth. It includes an exclusive Foreword compiled from letters by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired Lewis to write the first volume. The Space Trilogy is a remarkable work of fantasy, demonstrating the powerful imagination of C.S..Lewis. This new one-volume edition marks the 75th Anniversary of the first publication of Out of the Silent Planet with an exclusive Foreword by J.R.R. Tolkien, on whom the main character of Ransom was largely based. OUT OF THE SILENT PLANET Dr Ransom, a Cambridge academic, is abducted and taken on a spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra, which he knows as Mars. His captors are plotting to plunder the planets treasures and offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live there... PERELANDRA Having escaped from Mars, Dr Ransom is called to the paradise planet of Perelandra, or Venus. When his old enemy also arrives and is taken over by the forces of evil, Ransom finds himself in a desperate struggle to save the innocence of this Eden-like world... THAT HIDEOUS STRENGTH Investigating the truth about her prophetic dreams, Jane Studdock encounters the fabled Dr Ransom, who is in great pain after his travels. A sinister society run by his old adversaries intends to harness the ancient powers of a resurrected Merlin in their ambition to subjugate the people of Earth... Gold title * A true classic of early science fiction, in the vein of H.G. Wells The First Men in the Moon. * Marks the 75th Anniversary of publication, with endorsements by J.R.R. Tolkien, who inspired and collaborated with Lewis on this trilogy. * A key book in a major C.S. Lewis retrospective in November 2013, marking 50 years since his death and a major ceremony installing him in Westminster Abbeys Poets Corner. * Additional interest from the Christian market, with the second book Perelandra inspired by the Book of Genesis. Details ISBN0007528418 Year 2013 ISBN-10 0007528418 ISBN-13 9780007528417 Media Book Publication Date 2013-10-24 Pages 728 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition 75th Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.912 Format Hardcover Subtitle Out of the Silent Planet, Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength Language English Short Title The Space Trilogy UK Release Date 2013-10-24 Author C.S. Lewis Edition Description 75th Anniversary edition Imprint HarperCollins Alternative 9780007530335 Audience General NZ Release Date 2013-11-06 AU Release Date 2013-11-06 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:53773813;

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