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  • Bandersnatch

  • C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Creative Collaboration of the Inklings
  • By: Diana Pavlac Glyer
  • Narrated by: Michael Ward
  • Length: 6 hrs and 29 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (210 ratings)

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Bandersnatch

By: Diana Pavlac Glyer
Narrated by: Michael Ward
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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? 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.

©2016 Diana Pavlac Glyer (P)2016 Diana Pavlac Glyer
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In-depth Scholarship bringing great insight

I found the scholarship and research depth bringing great insight into the importance of the inklings on the moving and inspirational work of the works of Lewis, Tolkien, and others.
Unfortunately this book written by a woman is read by a man, which I believe loses in the translation. Why????

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Especially Good Reader!

The narrator was wonderful, as was the book; it was certainly well worth the read.

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A great insight on creating and friendship.

Amazing book. Illustrates how influencers can change the course of writing and life in general.

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Essential for Artists of All Kinds

I was worried at first that this may be a bit hard to digest, but it has helped awaken me so much in my journey as an aspiring writer and as a musician.
So inspiring and helpful.
I will be buying a physical copy to take notes!

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Worthy of an extra star

If you’ve read Lewis’s Inner Ring and wanted more, this is more. If you’re a craftsman who wants to be better, you’ll not put it down.

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Creativity thrives in Community

A helpful study and some practical steps to pushing the bounds of possibility. Especially helpful as we think about giving real criticism that builds people and shapes better thinking.

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A must for serious lover of CS Lewis & Tolkein

Great resource and very helpful to me as I read and re-read Lewis' works. A great pleasure indeed.

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loved this

I was not expecting to be captivated, merely informed, but I found this book to be captivating, inspiring, and enchanting.

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Collaborate to Excel

Great book for an overview to the Inklings. Lots of deep digging into primary sources by the author. A must read for a Lewis or Tolkien lover.

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Fantastic listen!

I loved this book. The topic was fascinating and insightful for me both as an editor and as an avid reader and fan of these authors and others.

Brilliant narration, too!

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