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29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
Beautiful book
I have been searching for a hardback version of the Chronicles of Narina for a while and this is the most beautiful copy I've seen. I love that the books are ordered in the way the author intended and that there is an explanation in the back as why they are arranged in...Read More
I have been searching for a hardback version of the Chronicles of Narina for a while and this is the most beautiful copy I've seen. I love that the books are ordered in the way the author intended and that there is an explanation in the back as why they are arranged in this way. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who loves C.S. Lewis.Show Less
posted by KSRTX on October 26, 2009
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
Boxed set can be confusing
The "Narnia" stories themselves are wonderful, of course. The major problem with the set is that the books are numbered to correspond with the chronological order in which the stories are set -- rather than the chronological order in which Lewis wrote them. Narnia begin...Read More
The "Narnia" stories themselves are wonderful, of course. The major problem with the set is that the books are numbered to correspond with the chronological order in which the stories are set -- rather than the chronological order in which Lewis wrote them. Narnia beginners will find this confusing. The excellent illustrations are the originals but have been more recently colored by the original artist.Show Less
posted by Anonymous on December 23, 2002
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Anonymous
Posted October 26, 2009
Beautiful book
I have been searching for a hardback version of the Chronicles of Narina for a while and this is the most beautiful copy I've seen. I love that the books are ordered in the way the author intended and that there is an explanation in the back as why they are arranged in this way. I'm very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone who loves C.S. Lewis.
29 out of 29 people found this review helpful.
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Whisperia
Posted October 4, 2009
Beautiful edition
I figure most who order this have likely already read these stories, so rather than review the writing, I'll review the book itself, since I bought it specifically because it's a leather bound edition. I love leather bound books, but have shied away from filling up my home library with them because of the cost.
As a Canadian, I usually do my online book shopping at Canadian retailers Amazon.ca and Chapters.Indigo.ca. But I read about the buy-one-get-one-for-$10 promotion Barnes & Noble recently had on their Leatherbound Classics collection in Entertainment Weekly and came here to check them out. While this is not an extensive collection of books, there is certainly a good variety of titles with broad appeal. I fully intend to pick up more of these and hope that Barnes & Noble continues to add to this library.
The book itself is beautiful. The cover art is lovely, and is perfectly suited to the stories within it. The map of Narnia on the endsheets adds to the experience of reading the book, as you can flip to it as you go through the stories and visualize where the characters are traveling to in their adventures. The paper the stories are printed on, while thin, feels substantial, and the gilded edges give the book an overall feeling of richness. The typeface is easy to read, and the illustrations at the top of each chapter are enjoyable. It feels like a sturdy, well-bound book. I am not hearing the glue cracking like I often do in low quality publications. The quality of this book is shocking for the low price, and I'd recommend the purchase of these editions to anyone who loves books.
All in all, a remarkable value for a beautiful book.24 out of 26 people found this review helpful.
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Susuford
Posted May 14, 2010
One of my all time favorite books!
I first encountered the Chronicles of Narnia in high school. From the first chapter I was enthralled, and greedily searched for all the other books in the series. They took me to another place, and filled both my mind and heart with wonder and a childlike joy.
As a college student, I shared them with my young cousins, reading them aloud each evening. When I grew up and became a teacher, I was thrilled to read them them aloud to my third grade students, and then later to my own children. And I still pick them up to read alone as a special treat.
Today I find myself judging other books by the standard they created in my mind. A truly good book is one that reminds me a little of the Chronicles of Narnia. And these books led me to discover all the other wonderful and varied works of C.S. Lewis.
Part of the magic of these books is that I always see something new, and have some new thought to ponder. C.S. Lewis was a genius of storytelling, and he knew how to plumb the deeper truths of Christian thought and how to distill essence of Christianity.
I recommend the Narnia books to children, teens, parents, or adults. They transcend age and will find a place in your hearts and minds forever. And this lovely, leather bound edition would be a beautiful addition to any library.8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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funnysunny
Posted November 15, 2009
Wonderful work!
It is a tale of triumph, love, compassion. With a lot of religious significance and meaning to it. Lots of adventure, excitement--the story of good wins over evil personified, which is, in a sense, Christianity.
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Classic
I LOVE this series! I've read them all about 7 times. I first read them when I was in elementary school, and then over and over again now that I'm an adult. One misses so much when one's a child. These books have truths for all ages. The cover of this volume is beautiful, and it has the original artwork that we've all grown up with and love.
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Anonymous
Posted December 23, 2002
Boxed set can be confusing
The "Narnia" stories themselves are wonderful, of course. The major problem with the set is that the books are numbered to correspond with the chronological order in which the stories are set -- rather than the chronological order in which Lewis wrote them. Narnia beginners will find this confusing. The excellent illustrations are the originals but have been more recently colored by the original artist.
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted March 24, 2011
Great Collection
I absolutely love The Chronicles of Narnia. Having all seven books together on a single hardback volume is amazing. However, I have noticed that not all of the original illustrations drawn by Pauline Baynes are included in this edition. There are several missing illustrations in each chapter of the books. For example, in The Magician's Nephew, the illustration of Diggory's uncle from the first chapter is missing. There are many other missing illustrations, I won't list them all.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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GreenTea
Posted June 7, 2010
Wonderful
This collection is fantastic. It was recently given to me from my fiance as a birthday gift and I have not been able to put it down. I love how all the books are collected, or chronicled, into this one beautiful edition. I also love how the books are in chronological order, rather than written order, as I know that is a big controversy among Narnia fans. You cannot beat the price for the quality of this collection. Now I only wish that Barnes & Noble would publish an edition like this of L. Frank Baum's "Wizard of Oz" series.
3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted May 15, 2010
wonderful collection
this book is beautifully bound. It is wonderful to have the whole collection in one book. I would recommend this as a great gift or collectors item
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Anonymous
Posted February 20, 2010
Beautiful Edition
I am so glad I found this! My copy was the last copy in the store, and this appears to only be a holiday item. It made a wonderful gift for my sister who loved these books as a child. I would love to see B&N come out with more of these editions in the future!
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Anonymous
Posted February 9, 2010
WOW
It is well worth getting it all in one leather bound form. The stories are timeless and the package makes it all the more beautiful. Defiantly a good gift or personal collection item.
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tdlh74
Posted February 8, 2010
Magical
Perfect "whole family" book. Timeless, This book will still be enjoyed in 100 years. Leather bound makes a great gift.
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EVERONE needs this bound volume in their library!
how does one rate a classic?
what makes the chronicles of narnia so enduring is the sincerity and sense of wonder with which cs lewis wrote them. they are bravely sentimental and satisfy what every kid dreams would happen to them as they engage in imaginative play. to step into a wardrobe only to find oneself in a wondrous world where you get to be a king or queen on a heroic quest. and what child has not stared longingly at some painting, picturing themselves in the scenery wishing only to get sucked into some fantastic escapade therein...
the characters are easy to fall in love with, particularly the honest hearted and faithful lucy and of course the awe inspiring great lion, aslan. while the christian overtones are obvious, one does not need to be one to appreciate the universal morals of faith, friendship, honesty and courage.
barnes and noble do an outstanding job, as usual, of binding these treasures together. the volume is beautiful to look at and comfortable to read. a must have for anyones bookshelf.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Elseanore
Posted September 12, 2009
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A Great Collection of Amazing Stories!
The Chronicles are the childrens grand equivalent to the Lord of the Rings for adults! This version in particular is exceptionaly grand because of the amazing binding. This book is perfect for anyone who enjoys fantasy adventures, whether you are old or young, or even if you just like to collect them. These stories are exceptional, and not even that word is a good enough fit for this book! As famous as these stories are, i am thrilled to finally know that they have been beautifully bound to match these phenominal stories that it holds!
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A great purchase!
I think this may just be the best value I've ever gotten for my money when it comes to a book/CD/DVD purchase. These audio dramas are magnificently done. This is much more than just a narration or reading of the book. It really comes alive. In fact, I much prefer these audio dramas to the recent movies! If you are a fan of the Chronicles of Narnia do not pass up the opportunity to own these magnificent dramas. I would also strongly recommend these to fans of the Adventures in Odyssey radio dramas.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Thatdude
Posted February 16, 2009
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Amazing Book!
Each of the 7 stories pulls you in and wraps you in the world and characters. The parallels to Christianity are sometimes quite obvious, but others are buried and a challenge to find (well at least for someone who isnt incredibly versed in religion). The book also can also (to a degree) be motivational. It shows that even if everything is up against the wall and you are stuck between the proverbial rock and hard place, not to give up and keep trying. A short little note, if Eustace is ticking you off royally, dont give up on him ;)
Overall, i would highly recommend this to anyone.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Enchanting
I finally bought this series and I have one regret, and that's waiting to own it! It is a fun filled book, with hidden life messages. (It's C. Lewis, it's to be expected.) I know a couple of people that had to get use to Lewis' writing, but other than that I haven't heard any complaints, and you won't find one from me. Great read for all ages. The stories are addicting, so try to read when you aren't quite ready for bed/have enough free time to keep reading, you'll be sad to put it down.
If you liked the movies, you'll LOVE the books.2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Anonymous
Posted July 23, 2007
The Jewel of Fantasy Literature
This book is absolutely superb. Don't be fooled: it may be a children's book, but the message and virtues it conveys are trully mature and not childish and it will therefore also fit adult readers. It's relatively easy to read, in contrast with the Lord of the Rings (I read it all in 2 weeks) and never dull or boring. I've read many books throughout my life, being an avid reader, but this is the best I've ever read (and no, I'm not a child, i'm a 22-year-old medical student).
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EdwardVayne
Posted February 27, 2012
Beautiful Series!
I have never read a more entrancing book series in my life. I hold these stories in my heart right next to Harry Potter. The creativity of this series is something that I cannot fathom. C. S. Lewis brilliantly incorporated God in these books, but they do not have to be religious. The beautiful colored illustrations make the characters real and only add to the overall quality of the book. I recomend these books to anyone who is looking for a book to read to their child, or who just needs a good book. These books are not overly religious, which I love, and they are not meant for a specific age. I have been reading these books since I was a small child when my dad read them to me. They are refreshing in a world of vampires and werewolves. I will keep this book forever and some day read it to my kids.
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Incredible Box Set!
I loved this boxed set. I have read these book many times over the years and I am a collector of books. I had purchased the leather bound edition of these book at a local Barnes and Noble store because on the webiste it had said full-color illustrations, but they were black and white. They also only had illustrations on the chapter pages. I believe they have since changed the description online. I was disappointed. This is the only full-color edition I could find. I always prefer hardcover when I can get them but there were no hardcover, full-color editions I could find. So for paperback these exeeded my expectations. The pages are thick and glossy and it includes all original illustrations in full color. It is amazing!! I love it. The kids won't be allowed to touch this one!
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