For decades, fans of The Chronicles of Narnia have been drawn into the pages of "The Space Trilogy"— now, E-book readers are invited to experience Lewis' magical vision of other-worldly creatures and heroic adventures.
"This book has real splendor, compelling moments, and a flowing narrative." -- New York Times
"Lewis, perhaps more than any other twentieth-century writer, forced those who listened to him and read his works to come to terms with their own philosophical presuppositions." -- Los Angeles Times
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4,
2012 -- HarperOne, in collaboration with the estate of C. S. Lewis, announces the first English language E-book
release of his three classic "Space Trilogy" titles—Out of the Silent Planet,
Perelandra, and That Hideous Strength.
Standing alongside such classics as George Orwell's 1984 and J. R. R.
Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the Space Trilogy follows the brilliant
Dr. Elwin Ransom—a character modeled after none
other than Tolkien himself—as he wages war against the powers of evil in
universes familiar and unknown. Confronted by dark forces who threaten to
destroy "The Silent Planet," Ransom must travel throughout the galaxy in order
to save his home, once known simply as "Earth."
Including enchanting new worlds, an enthralling cast of characters, and an
epic battle of good vs. evil, Lewis' Space Trilogy is available electronically
in English for the first time, offering a new venue for Sci-Fi lovers and Narnia
fans to explore this timeless adventure series.
"The Space Trilogy books are longtime fan favorites," says Mark Tauber, SVP and Publisher of HarperOne. "We
hope, in bringing these books out electronically, that fans and newcomers alike
will be drawn into this remarkable world that only C. S.
Lewis could create."
Out of the Silent Planet (E-Book; April
3; ISBN 9780062197030), the first title in this extraordinary
series, introduces readers to Dr. Elwin Ransom, a
Cambridge academic abducted and taken by spaceship to the red planet of
Malacandra, or Mars. While plotting to evade his captors—who plan to plunder the
planet's treasures and offer Ransom as a sacrifice to the creatures who live
there—he discovers he hails from the 'Silent Planet,' or Earth, whose tragic
story is known throughout the universe.
The second novel, Perelandra (E-Book; April 3; ISBN 9780062196934), describes Dr. Ransom's
voyage to the paradise planet of Perelandra, or Venus, which turns out to be a
beautiful Eden-like world. Horrified to find his old enemy there as well, Ransom
engages in a desperate struggle to save the innocence of Perelandra.
That Hideous Strength (E-Book; April
3; ISBN 9780062196941) concludes the adventures of Dr. Ransom, who faces
an epic battle against dark forces preparing an assault on planet Earth. It is
up to Ransom and his friends to squelch this threat by applying age-old wisdom
to a new universe dominated by science. The two groups struggle to a climactic
resolution that brings the Space Trilogy to a magnificent, crashing close.
About C. S. Lewis
Clive
Staples Lewis (1898–1963) was one of the intellectual giants of the 20th century
and arguably the most influential Christian writer of his day. His major
contributions in literary criticism, children's literature, fantasy literature,
and popular theology brought him international renown and acclaim. 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 The Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape
Letters, and Mere Christianity.
About HarperOne
HarperOne, a division of
HarperCollinsPublishers, strives to be the preeminent publisher of the
most important books and authors across the full spectrum of religion,
spirituality, and personal growth literature, adding to the wealth of the
world's wisdom by stirring the waters of reflection on the primary questions of
life, while respecting all traditions.
SOURCE HarperOne
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