The Chronicles of Narnia (Complete Omnibus Edition)
C.S. Lewis
📚 Genre
Fantasy, Children's literature, High Fantasy
🏢 Publisher
HarperCollins (HarperCollins Children's Books)
📅 Publication Year
2004 (for this specific binding design)
🔢 ISBN
978-0060598181 (likely ISBN for this specific HarperCollins hardcover)
About This Book
This is a single-volume collection of all seven novels in C.S. Lewis's classic Narnia series. The story follows various children who travel to the magical realm of Narnia, a land of talking animals and mythical beasts, currently under the rule of the White Witch and awaiting the return of the Great Lion, Aslan. The cover features a deep blue background with silver-foiled wintry trees framing an illustration of Lucy Pevensie and Mr. Tumnus in the snowy woods near the lamppost.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
766 pages
Edition
Hardcover Complete Omnibus Edition, Illustrated
Series
Collection of all 7 books in the 'Chronicles of Narnia' series: The Magician's Nephew, The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Horse and His Boy, Prince Caspian, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle.
Target Audience
Children, Middle Grade (ages 8+), and Adult fans of classic fantasy
Collector Information
Condition
Like New to Very Good. The spine edges show minimal wear, the foiling on the cover is crisp, and the corners appear sharp with no visible bumping or tearing.
Estimated Value
$25 - $45
Rarity
Common. This specific omnibus edition was mass-produced by HarperCollins starting in the early 2000s and is widely available in bookstores and online.
Historical Significance
The Chronicles of Narnia is one of the most influential works of 20th-century children's literature, having sold over 100 million copies in 47 languages. It is a cornerstone of the 'Inklings' literary circle and famous for its Christian allegorical themes.
Collector Notes
While a beautiful addition to a bookshelf, this edition is not a high-value rarity. Its value is mostly in its utility as a complete reading copy. To preserve value, avoid opening the heavy spine too wide to prevent cracking, and keep it out of direct sunlight to prevent the blue pigment and silver foil from fading or oxidizing.
Similar Books
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman, Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
Notable Features
Includes the original black-and-white illustrations by Pauline Baynes; features all seven books in one large volume; distinctive silver and gold foil cover art.