C. S. Lewis
- The first book in C. S. Lewis's acclaimed Space Trilogy, which continues with Perelandra and That Hideous Strength, Out of the Silent Planet begins the adventures of the remarkable Dr. Ransom. Here, that estimable man is abducted by a megalomaniacal physicist and his accomplice and taken via spaceship to the red planet of Malacandra. The two men are in need of a human sacrifice, and Dr. Ransom would seem to fit the bill. Once on the planet, however, Ransom eludes his captors, risking his life and his chances of returning to Earth, becoming a stranger in a land that is enchanting in its difference from Earth and instructive in its similarity. First published in 1943, Out of the Silent Planet remains a mysterious and suspenseful tour de force.
- Dr. Ransom enters the increasingly pressing conflict between science and ethics and embarks on a mysterious journey
- Focuses on the age-old nature and consequences of temptation as experienced in a brand new world
- Relive the magic of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe with this stunning film tie-in novel, now with stunning film artwork
