Apr 27, 2016 the fourhour production features an awardwinning cast, including andy serkis who voiced gollum in the lord of the rings film trilogy as screwtape. The screwtape letters audiobook on cd 9780060093662 by c. People intent on proving their superiority and exercising brocas area for no apparent reason might call it an epistolary novel. Lewis gives us the correspondence of the worldlywise old devil to his nephew wormwood, a novice demon in charge of securing the damnation of an ordinary young man. Lewiss most important and enduring works, are now available in this stunning, collectible hardcover edition. Fantasy by philip kosloski the screwtape letters go to. The style and unique dark humor of the screwtape letters are retained in this fullcast dramatization, as is the original setting of london during world war ii. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood. He is most famous for gollum in lord of the rings and the hobbit, but also portrayed supreme leader snoke in the last jedi. The screwtape letters project gutenberg selfpublishing. The screwtape letters is a satirical work written by c.
I love andy serkis gollum of the lord of the rings as screwtape. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family. This comes to us late, but narniafans learned today that andy serkis, best known for playing the duplicitous gollum in the lord of the rings, will be voicing the diabolical screwtape in focus on the family radio theaters upcoming adaptation of cs lewiss classic, the screwtape letters.
Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a single breath when he offers a little advice to his nephew, wormwood, regarding the temptation, persecution, and ultimate destruction of the human soul. A timeless classic on hells latest novelties and heavens unanswerable answer a masterpiece of satire, this classic work has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of screwtape. Ive got the wonderful no longer available john cleese recording of the screwtape letters, as well as the ralph cosham version, also very good. Press release from focus on the family colorado springs, co the devil is back in time for halloween in c. In 2009, serkis voiced the role of the demon screwtape in focus on the familys radio theatre audio adaptation of c. This radio theatre release also stars geoffrey palmer tomorrow.
Gollum to star in focus on the familys screwtape letters. In this audio dramatization, original music and a full cast bring the. In a series of letters, the infernal senior devil screwtape instructs his nephew and future successor wormwood in the arts of temptation. In 1999, andy serkis landed the prize role of gollum in peter jacksons epic film trilogy based on j. Check out the screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family radio theatre on amazon. Andy gollum serkis plays screwtape in a new audio drama not just a book on tape of the screwtape letters. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family. Heres a behindthescene glimpse into the screwtape letters audio drama. Lewiss most famous work is outwardly funny as well as provocative. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio drama. Andy serkis starring in screwtape letters radio drama voice. From the award winning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing. In this story, lewis sets up a whole world seen from the perspective of demons, fallen angels who go out into the world to tempt humans to eternal damnation. At once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c.
Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound. Focus on the familys radio theatre has done an amazing job with c. The screwtape letters by cs lewis read by andy serkis. Actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Lewiss works of nonfiction, mere christianity, has sold several million copies worldwide. Mere christianity and the screwtape letters, two of c. Oct 16, 2009 includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthescenes video documentary featurettes and a 5. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength audio. Oct, 2009 andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio book adaptation of c. The screwtape letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptation and triumph over it ever written. The screwtape letters were a little harder to read, but i managed to get through the book. Lewis which is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. A masterpiece of satire, this classic has entertained and enlightened readers the world over with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below.
The screwtape letters is one of lewis most popular works, although he claimed that it was not fun to write, and resolved never to write another letter. Adaptations of the work include a 2009 audio drama on family radio theatre starring andy serkis gollum in the lord of the rings trilogy. This radio theatre release also stars geoffrey palmer tomorrow never. Oct 15, 2019 actor andy serkis has a reputation for bringing to life many devilish characters. Sep 22, 2009 they are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment.
Master demon screwtape, played by a marvelously diabolic andy serkis, can sound sympathetic, urbane, and ruthless like the best of devils all in a s. Very little deviation from the original text of the book. In his enduringly popular masterpiece the screwtape letters, c. In addition to a drama of the book, you get 10 original inspiredby songs. Created by the original team behind sparknotes, litcharts are the worlds best literature guides. Andy serkis lord of the rings, star wars episode vii does a masterful job as the sneering, menacing, funny and clever screwtape. The screwtape letters steamboat springs community libraries. Weird al yankovic publishes kids book charitable voice actors moving. Andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio book. Its a series of fictional letters from undersecretary screwtape to his nephew wormwood a junior tempter whose task is securing the soul of the patient.
The screwtape letters by cs lewis, first edition abebooks. October 15, 2019 october 15, 2019 watch andy serkis bring c. Continuously in print since lewis published it in 1942, the novel has been adapted into plays, made into a comic book. However, this dramatization helped me understand satans wiles better than the book did. The screwtape letters really did make me think, and even putting aside the christian doctrine, there is still a great deal said about basic morality and decency that applies to all humans, regardless of belief. First ever fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic by focus on. The screwtape letters, then, can be read as a mirroring of miltons project, or rather, what lewis takes miltons project to be. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and the chronicles of narnia.
Lewis and known to his friends and family as jack, was a novelist, poet, academic, medievalist, literary critic, essayist, lay theologian, and christian apologist from belfast, ireland. The screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family radio. As for the dramatization, andy serkis gollum from lord of the rings is just perfect as screwtape. Includes 10 new songs inspired by the classic book, four behindthescenes video documentary featurettes and a 5. Check out the screwtape letters audio drama by focus on the family radio theatre on amazon music. Screwtape letters audio drama behind the scenes youtube. If you are human, because i appreciate you might not be and i have no problem with that, the screwtape letters is worth reading. Andy serkis stars in screwtape audio dramain audiobooks. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of.
Adaptations of the work include a 2009 audio drama on family radio theatre starring andy serkis gollum in the lord of the rings trilogy as the voice for screwtape, a comic book adaptation by marvel comics in 1994, and a stage adaptation by max mclean. Screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio. The entire cast is good, but serkis performance is amazing. An experienced devil and his apprentice nephew exchange letters on religious matters in this satirical work. Andy serkis aka gollum playing screwtape in fulllength. Marvel comics and religious book publisher thomas nelson produced a comic book adaptation of the screwtape letters in 1994. A few years ago he took on an amazing audio drama based on c. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape played magnificently by awardwinning actor andy serkis gollum in lord of the rings as he shares correspondence to his apprentice. The fullcast dramatization of the diabolical classic debuted worldwide today. While still being the best book i have ever read, it is also one of the strangest.
Lewis plus historical and literary context for the screwtape letters. Lewis quirky classic, the screwtape letters, andy serkis also known as gollum stars as the delightfully villainous uncle screwtape. Tolkiens saga the lord of the rings, which quickly made him the best known motion capture performer in the movie industry, and trope namer for serkis folk. With spiritual insight and wry wit, lewis suggests that demons, laboring in a vast enterprise, have horribly recognizable human attributes.
This is the best audio screwtape, a masterpiece any additional comments. It will star andy serkis, who played gollum in peter jacksons the lord of the rings. Another bonus feature included in this audiobook is a makingof dvd which i. The screwtape letters audio production charisma magazine. The screwtape letters study guide literature guide litcharts. It will star andy serkis, who played gollum in peter jacksons the. Lewiss the screwtape letters is the most engaging account of temptation. The screwtape letters, though, remains one of his most popular works.
The screwtape letters is the most engaging and humorous account of temptationand triumph over itever. In 2010, serkis was cast as william hare, with simon pegg as burke, in the john landis black comedy film burke and hare based on the burke and hare murders in scotland in 1828. New audio release of the screwtape letters living the. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Lewis is a classic masterpiece of religious satire that entertains readers with its sly and ironic portrayal of human life and foibles from the vantage point of screwtape, a highly placed assistant to our father below. Lewis 1898 1963 clive staples lewis 29 november 1898 22 november 1963, commonly called c. Jan 01, 2006 listen to screwtape letters audiobook by c. The screwtape letters narrated by john cleese youtube. The fourhour production features an awardwinning cast, including andy serkis who voiced gollum in the lord of the rings film trilogy as screwtape. Buy screwtape letters dvd dramatized focus on the family radio theatre comdvd by focus on the family isbn. The screwtape letters is the absolute best book i have ever read.
Screwtape presides over a highly organized, hightech hell, and he trains wormwood to lead christians away from gods path gradually through mundane temptations, rather than sudden sins. It is written in a satirical, epistolary style and while it is fictional in format, the plot and characters are used to address christian theological issues, primarily those to do with temptation and resistance to it. From the awardwinning audio drama team that brought you radio theatres amazing grace and. Aug 21, 2012 at once wildly comic, deadly serious, and strikingly original, c. They are marked by fidelity to the original stories and excellence in the craft of acting and sound production to produce great audio entertainment. Andy serkis does an excellent job in dramatizing the book. The screwtape letters audio production andy serkis, who played gollum in the lord of the rings movies, leads a star cast in the focus on the family radio theatre tyndale house publishers audio.
Justin taylor is executive vice president for book publishing and. Its also important to note that lewis constructs his book as a dialogue albeit one in which we only ever hear half of what. In this sense screwtape proposes a toast is more strongly political than the screwtape letters where no strong stand is made on political issues of the day, i. When i read the story now, i can hear screwtape brilliantly captured by actor andy serkis on the cd set. The cs lewis estate invited paul to annotate the screwtape letters, the first of lewis books to have such annotations written. The screwtape letters is a christian apologetic novel by c. Obviously, the book wasnt written with former monty python john cleese in mind, but its hard to imagine a better screwtape. The story is carried by the senior demon screwtape andy serkis as he shares correspondence to his apprentice demon wormwood. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He paints with words as an artist paints with pictures and a musician with notes and rhythms. Andy serkis starring in screwtape letters radio drama.
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