Recommended Age: 16+ (not due to negative content, but for comprehension)
224 pages
Description:
An inspiring look at the creative process
C.S.
Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings met each week to read and
discuss each other's work-in-progress, offering both encouragement and
blistering critique. How did these conversations shape the books they
were writing? How does creative collaboration enhance individual talent?
And what can we learn from their example?
Featuring full-page illustrations by James A. Owen, Bandersnatch
offers an inside look at the Inklings of Oxford, and a seat at their
table at the Eagle and Child pub. It shows how encouragement and
criticism made all the difference in The Lord of the Rings,
The Chronicles of Narnia, and dozens of other books written by the
members of their circle. You'll learn what made these writers tick, and
more: inspired by their example, you'll discover how collaboration can
help your own creative process and lead to genius breakthroughs in
whatever work you do.
My Rating: 4/5
This book gave wonderful insight for how the creative collaborative community known as the "Inklings" functioned. I learned a lot, but I do not think this would be a book I would re-read. (-1 star).
Notable Quotes:
"Lewis firmly believed praise should be part of daily life" (page 31).
Things to be aware of in Bandersnatch:
Language:
- 1 "a**"
Additional Notes:
- Beer is mentioned on occasion.
- A character is described as being "ugly as a chimpanzee" and another character as having an "ugly face."
- Smoking pipes is occasionally mentioned.
Comments
Post a Comment