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The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien Goodreads
作者: John Hendrix Harry N. Abrams 2024 - 9
The Mythmakers is a graphic novel biography of two literary icons—C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—following the story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and how each came to write their masterworks

Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles Lewis and Tolkien’s near-idyllic childhoods, then moves on to both men’s horrific tour of the trenches of World War I to their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and then the foreshadowing, action, and aftermath of World War II. He reveals the shared story of their friendship, in all its ups and downs, that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn’t considered suitable for adult reading, but the domain of children), shaped major story/theme ideas, and shifted their ideas about the potential of mythology and faith.

The Mythmakers also shows the camaraderie and the importance of the social/literary circle of friends called the Inklings, and how the friendship of these two great men fell apart and came together again. Hendrix concludes describing how the writings of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien had re-enchanted the 20th century, after two World Wars. In writing aimed at scholars, adults, and young people, these two tweedy academics altered the course of storytelling and embraced the concept that fantasy writing for an adult audience was an accepted form of literature.
2025年12月31日 已读
不算合格的传记,作者的个人偏向很明显,不被着墨的那一方似乎被认为对二人友谊的破裂担主要责任,就在为讲述而创造出来的虚拟人物(一只狮子与一名巫师)上和他们的对话里你也看不到二人有啥深厚的友谊,最后还要借两个虚拟人物完成世纪大和解,怎么不多花点笔墨在他们是怎么创造出那些鲜活的人物上面?只有在边边角角处获得一些体裁上面的知识,不满足,不过这本书让我重新燃起去看魔戒的兴趣了。
Comic biography 传记 漫画
The New Yorker Book of Dog Cartoons Goodreads
作者: The New Yorker / Charles Addams Alfred A. Knopf 1992 - 10
Here's the dog's life as seen through the eyes and imaginations of, among others, Charles Addams, Edward Koren, Saul Steinberg, and the dog's all-time best friend, James Thurber. 101 cartoons in all from The New Yorker over the past 65 years.
The New Yorker Book of Literary Cartoons Goodreads
作者: Robert Mankoff Atria 2002 - 8
Here is a cornucopia of 104 dead-on drawings and eye-opening ruminations on all things bookish, writerly, and readerly, courtesy of The New Yorker's renowned stable of cartoonists, including Charles Barsotti, Roz Chast, Ed Koren, J.B. Handelsman, Jack Ziegler, and Victoria Roberts. In the bestselling tradition of such classics as The New Yorker Book of Lawyer Cartoons and The New Yorker Book of Cat Cartoons, this collection of literary laughs is manna straight from bookworm heaven.
2025年12月31日 已读
这个集子的单格漫画实在是太老派了,笑点陈腐得你都可以看到一帮纽约老爷们用文学或者什么其他品味来包装自己的自恋,尴尬死了(这也是我最不喜欢纽约客的一点,漫画这块太不与时并进了),不如 Tom Gauld 的千分之一。
Comic The New Yorker 单格漫画
Miracle Man: The Story of Jesus Goodreads
作者: John Hendrix Harry N. Abrams 2016 - 2
Discover the miracles of Jesus in this stunning picture book from award-winning author and illustrator John Hendrix.

In this moving interpretation of the life and ministry of Jesus, John Hendrix brings to life the Biblical accounts of Jesus’s miracles, crucifixion, and resurrection. From the feeding of the five thousand to walking on water, this is a story of faith told through Jesus’s miraculous deeds.

The story of the Miracle Man is one of the best known in human history, and it has been retold by countless writers and artists for more than 2,000 years. In this handsome edition, Hendrix brings his signature style—interweaving hand-lettering with original illustrations—to create a sophisticated approach that readers of all Christian denominations will find both extraordinary and inspirational.

“These miracles give Hendrix the opportunity to showcase his inventive artwork, which forms letters from birds and butterflies and uses strong graphic elements to capture the wonder of Jesus’ life . . . a visually exciting and fresh take on the age-old story.” — Booklist
2025年12月31日 已读
作者根据个人喜好用漫画改编耶稣的故事,删节很多,不熟悉的人估计看不大懂。作者可能受 Will Eisner 影响,将章节题目的字体做成材质和画面结合起来,这点挺好玩的。
Comic 基督教 宗教 漫画 耶稣