Beyond the Wardrobe

Just in time for the live-action movie of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in December 2005, this full-colour Official Guide is packed with everything there is to know about The Chronicles of Narnia's characters, themes and author. This book contains everything there is to know about the Chronicles of Narnia: the stories, heroes, enemies, creatures, places, battles, magic and the sources that inspired Lewis, all presented in a format that's inviting to adults and teens who are new to Narnia or long-time fans. Sporting a movie cover and containing never-before-seen conceptual art from the films, this full-colour book also contains definitive Narnia artworks and archival photographs. The layouts have been fully researched to be modern and accessible, drawing on popular formats such as the Lord of the Rings tie-ins, which sold more than 1.5 million copies. The Chronicles of Narnia have sold over 15.5 million copies since 1994. Since the series first appeared in the 1950s, more than 85 million readers world-wide have discovered the wondrous world of Narnia.
It is as popular today as ever with adults as well as children, coming 9th in the BBC's Big Read, the biggest ever popular survey of adult reading preferences. This Official Guide will take those who see the movie deeper into the world of Narnia, drawing on all seven books to satiate adult viewers and readers hungry to discover the details about the Narnia phenomenon and prepare them for the next movie!