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Pauline Baynes

    Pauline Baynes was an English illustrator renowned for her distinctive style that brought seminal fantasy works to life. Her meticulous and accurate artistry shone particularly in her illustrations for the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. She possessed a remarkable talent for capturing the essence of imaginary realms, leading to her selection by J.R.R. Tolkien himself to illustrate his tales. Despite beginning with little formal artistic training, Baynes developed exceptional skill in map-making and detailed scene creation, allowing readers to deeply immerse themselves in fantastical landscapes.

    Bilbo's Last Song
    The Chronicles of Narnia (všech 7 dílů)
    The Chronicles of Narnia
    The Chronicles of Narnia - 1: The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe
    Recipes from an Old Farmhouse
    The lion, the witch and the wardrobe
    • Der König von Narnia – Schmuckausgabe

      Der Fantasy-Klassiker in opulenter Ausstattung mit geprägtem Schutzumschlag, Goldfolie und Farbschnitt

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      »Der König von Narnia« – der weltberühmte Klassiker in besonderer Ausstattung Tauche ein in die magische Welt von Narnia – mit einer Ausgabe, die diesen zeitlosen Klassiker auch äußerlich zu etwas ganz Besonderem macht. Als Lucy durch den Kleiderschrank tritt, beginnt ein unvergessliches Abenteuer: eine Reise in eine verschneite Welt voller Magie, sprechender Tiere und dunkler Mächte. Gemeinsam mit ihren Geschwistern stellt sie sich der Weißen Hexe – und entdeckt, was Mut, Freundschaft und Zusammenhalt wirklich bedeuten. Diese Ausgabe lässt Sammlerherzen höher schlagen • Edler geprägter Schutzumschlag mit Goldfolie • Hochwertiger Farbschnitt • Mit den farbigen Originalillustrationen • Besonders schöne Ausstattung – ideal als Geschenkbuch • Ein Klassiker der Fantasy-Literatur von C. S. Lewis Diese liebevoll gestaltete Ausgabe macht »Der König von Narnia« zu einem ganz besonderen Leseerlebnis – und zu einem echten Schatz im Bücherregal .

      Der König von Narnia – Schmuckausgabe2026
    • Die Chroniken von Narnia - Illustrierte Gesamtausgabe mit neuem Cover

      Die komplette Narnia-Reihe in einer prachtvoll illustrierten Gesamtausgabe

      • 528 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

      Die ganze Welt von Narnia in einem Band Diese prachtvolle Gesamtausgabe der »Chroniken von Narnia« vereint alle sieben Abenteuer von C. S. Lewis in einem hochwertigen Band. Von den ersten Schritten durch den Kleiderschrank bis zu den großen Schlachten um Narnia: Die berühmten Geschichten entführen in eine magische Welt voller sprechender Tiere, geheimnisvoller Wesen und unvergesslicher Figuren. Die Leserinnen und Leser begleiten Polly, Digory, Lucy, Edmund, Susan und Peter auf ihren Reisen durch Narnia – erleben Mut, Freundschaft und den Kampf zwischen Gut und Böse. Warum alle die illustrierte Gesamtausgabe »Die Chroniken von Narnia« lieben: • Die vollständige Narnia-Reihe in einem Band • Mit allen sieben Geschichten der »Chroniken von Narnia« • Mit den Originalillustrationen • Ideal als Geschenkbuch für Fantasy-Fans Ein zeitloser Fantasy-Klassiker , der Generationen begeistert – jetzt als hochwertige Gesamtausgabe zum Lesen, Verschenken und Immer-wieder-Entdecken.

      Die Chroniken von Narnia - Illustrierte Gesamtausgabe mit neuem Cover2026
    • Fremdsprachentexte: Farmer Giles of Ham

      • 111 pages
      • 4 hours of reading

      This is the 50th anniversary edition of Tolkien's best-loved short fairy story, originally told to his children in the 1920s and expanded for publication in 1949. Bluff Farmer Giles lives in a land-of-fable England, full of giants and dragons. A reluctant hero like the Brave Little Tailor or Bilbo in The Hobbit , Giles wins a great reputation by firing his blunderbuss at a wandering giant--who retreats not in fear but to avoid this tiresome stinging "insect". One thing leads to another, and despite all his excuses the now famous Giles is called to save his country from the marauding dragon Chrysophylax. He has a legendary anti-dragon sword and a lot of luck, but dragons can be as devious as politicians... Tolkien crammed much sly wit into his little story, plus jokey philological explanations that Giles's amazing adventures are commemorated in Thames Valley placenames like Worminghall and Thame. It's illustrated with nearly 50 line drawings by Paula Baynes: Tolkien loved these, but some look sadly faded here, like fourth-generation photocopies. As a bonus, the anniversary edition includes an introduction telling the story's history, a transcription of the original, unfinished draft, and 23 pages of notes on allusions and names (Chrysophylax means "keeper of gold", which is indeed what dragons do). A pleasant gift book. -- David Langford

      Fremdsprachentexte: Farmer Giles of Ham2015
      4.0
    • Bilbo's Last Song

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Bilbo’s Last Song is considered by many to be Tolkien’s epilogue to his classic work The Lord of the Rings. As Bilbo Baggins takes his final voyage to the Undying Lands, he must say goodbye to Middle-earth. Poignant and lyrical, the song is both a longing to set forth on his ultimate journey and a tender farewell to friends left behind.Pauline Baynes’s jewel-like illustrations lushly depict both this final voyage and scenes from The Hobbit, as Bilbo remembers his first journey while he prepares for his last.

      Bilbo's Last Song2012
      4.2
    • Narnia Chronology

      From the Archives of the Last King

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      From the seed of a silver apple came the wardrobe. Through the wardrobe came four children. To these children came a special magic. With that magic came seven unforgettable stories.

      Narnia Chronology2008
      4.0
    • The conclusion of the saga that began with The Magician's Nephew

      The Last Battle2006
      4.1
    • The Chronicles of Narnia (všech 7 dílů)

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      All seven books in the Chronicles of Narnia are now available together in a hardcover volume which includes an essay by C.S. Lewis, On Three Ways of Writing for Children, where he explains precisely how the magic of Narnia first came to life.

      The Chronicles of Narnia (všech 7 dílů)2005
      4.3
    • The Moses Basket

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The Moses Basket retells the story of the Pharaoh's daughter's discovery of the infant Moses.

      The Moses Basket2003
    • Book 2,There are a thousand stories in the land of Narnia, and the first is about to be told in an extraordinary motion picture, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, from Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media. This is the companion book to that movie. Here is a bold and striking contemporary new look for this classic series, designed especially for adult readers! Fifty years ago, C.S. Lewis created a land of wonder and enchantment in The Chronicles of Narnia. Since its first appearance, more than eighty-five million readers worldwide have come to love this definitive fantasy series. Now all seven perennially popular books are available in a brand-new adult trade paperback format. The story describes the never-ending war between good and evil. Narnia is a land frozen in eternal winter; a country waiting to be set free. Four adventurers step through a wardrobe door and into a land enslaved by the power of the White Witch. But when almost all hope is lost, the return of the Great Lion, Aslan, signals a great change and a great sacrifice

      The magician's nephew ; The lion, the witch and the wardrobe ; The horse and his boy2003
      4.1
    • The battle of good against evil is fought in the magical world of Narnia, in the most enchanting fantasy novels ever written. This volume brings together the first three books of the timeless fantasy series.New cover and new type treatment!

      Chronicles of Narnia Three books from The chronicles of Narnia2001
      4.1
    • When Polly vanishes after Uncle Andrew's horrid trick, Digory has no choice but to follow her. Touching the magic rings takes the children into a wood where mysterious pools lead to countless other worlds. This is the doorway to Narnia - a magical land of talking animals and walking trees. But Narnia is under threat from the evil Queen Jadis, and Digory and Polly have to find the magical fruit that alone can save it. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary

      The Magician' s Nephew2001
      3.9
    • A boy and a talking horse share an adventurous and dangerous journey to Narnia to warn of invading barbarians.

      The Horse and His Boy2001
      3.9
    • The Chronicles of Narnia

      • 768 pages
      • 27 hours of reading

      Now you can discover the magic of the world of Narnia when you read all seven books in this exciting bind-up. With a film tie-in cover, this book will be a hit with children and adults alike.

      The Chronicles of Narnia2000
      4.3
    • This treasury of memorable verses, collected by two of the foremost authorities on children's lore, contains favorite nursery rhymes found in folk literature as well as less familiar rhymes passed down in regional or family traditions. Annotated and indexed both by subject and by first lines, and illustrated with classic black-and-white line drawings, this book is both a useful resource and a delight for children everywhere.

      The Puffin Book of Nursery Rhymes: The Opie Book of Nursery Rhymes1997
    • A prince fights for his crown Narnia ... where animals talk ... where trees walk ... where a battle is about to begin. A prince denied his rightful throne gathers an army in a desperate attempt to rid his land of a false king. But in the end, it is a battle of honor between two men alone that will decide the fate of an entire world.

      The Chronicles of Narnia. Book 4, Prince Caspian: The return to Narnia1994
      3.8
    • THE BORROWERS

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Beneath the kitchen floor is the world of the Borrowers -- Pod and Homily Clock and their daughter, Arrietty. In their tiny home, matchboxes double as roomy dressers and postage stamps hang on the walls like paintings. Whatever the Clocks need they simply "borrow" from the "human beans" who live above them. It's a comfortable life, but boring if you're a kid. Only Pod is allowed to venture into the house above, because the danger of being seen by a human is too great. Borrowers who are seen by humans are never seen again. Yet Arrietty won't listen. There is a human boy up there, and Arrietty is desperate for a friend.

      THE BORROWERS1993
      4.1
    • Tales from the Perilous Realm

      • 432 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      Enchanted by a sand-sorcerer, the toy dog Roverandom explores a world filled with strange and fabulous creatures; the fat and unheroic Farmer Giles of Ham is called upon to do battle with the dragon Chrysophylax; Hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls partake in the adventures of Tom Bombadil; Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the land of Faery via the magical ingredients of a giant cake; and Niggle the painter sets out to paint the perfect tree. The definitive collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's acclaimed short stories and poems affirms his status as a master storyteller for readers young and old, and its accompanied for the first time with delightful illustrations by Alan Lee.

      Tales from the Perilous Realm1992
      4.1
    • This is an exploration of the life of C.S.Lewis and his writing of the Narnia books. It looks in detail at the geography and creatures of Narnia and the theme behind the stories, and the illustrations provided for this book by the Narnia illustrator, Pauline Baynes, are accompanied by the original map and frontispieces.

      The land of Narnia: Brian Sibley explores the world of C.S. Lewis.1989
      3.5
    • The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

      • 272 pages
      • 10 hours of reading

      When evil comes to Narnia, Jill and Eustace help fight the great last battle and Aslan leads his people to a glorious new paradise.

      The Voyage of the Dawn Treader1988
      4.1
    • Prince Caspian: Full Color Edition

      • 240 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      An evil king sits of the throne of Narnia, forcing all the Talking Beasts and mythical creatures to live in hiding. The rightful king, the young Prince Caspian, fights desperately to regain the throne and save his people. But when all seems lost the Great Lion, Aslan, calls Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy, four heroes from another world, to join the battle and free Narnia

      Prince Caspian: Full Color Edition1984
      4.0
    • The lion, the witch and the wardrobe

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      To the creatures of Narnia, the children now represent hope. Led by the powerful lion Aslan, the children must defeat the White Witch and free all of Narnia from her icy spell.

      The lion, the witch and the wardrobe1980
      4.4
    • Grasshopper and Butterfly

      • 38 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Grasshopper finds a way for Butterfly to survive the winter.

      Grasshopper and Butterfly1975
    • The Frog

      • 28 pages
      • 1 hour of reading
      The Frog1974
    • The Magician's Nephew

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This adult edition of Lewis's classic fantasy features a design that aligns with his non-fiction works. It includes an exclusive "P.S." section detailing the book's history and a sample chapter from its sequel, in anticipation of the upcoming Narnia films.

      The Magician's Nephew1970
      4.0
    • The Silver Chair

      • 206 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Jill and Eustace must rescue the Prince from the evil Witch. NARNIA... where owls are wise, where some of the giants like to snack on humans (and, if carefully cooked, on Marsh-wiggles, too), where a prince is put under an evil spell... and where the adventure begins. Eustace and Jill escape from the bullies at school through a strange door in the wall, which, for once, is unlocked. It leads to the open moor... or does it? Once again Aslan has a task for the children, and Narnia needs them. Through dangers untold and caverns deep and dark, they pursue the quest that brings them face to face with the evil Witch. She must be defeated if Prince Rilian is to be saved.

      The Silver Chair1970
      3.9
    • Describes Tom's encounters with Goldberry, the River-woman's beautiful daughter; with Old Man Willow, who tries to trap Tom inside his trunk; with the Badger-folk; and with the ghostly Barrow-wight, who dwells in the ancient mound on the hilltop.

      The Adventures of Tom Bombadil1961
      3.9