Mythmakers meets The Mythmakers: John Hendrix and his Graphic Novel about Tolkien and Lewis

In a perfect fit for the Mythmakers podcast, join us for today’s episode where Julia Golding meets illustrator and author John Hendrix to talk about his entertaining graphic novel: The Mythmakers. This is the story of the friendship between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and not only is it a biography of their fellowship, but it also explores in the company of our guides, a lion and a wizard, what the story is and where it comes from. Julia and John conclude by pondering where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place for a cartoonist (and also discuss some of the worst!).

 

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0:10 Introduction to Mythmakers

1:21 Childhood Influences and Fantasy Beginnings

4:21 The World of Comics and Graphic Novels

5:28 Journey to Writing Mythmakers

8:33 Exploring Mythmakers Structure

10:31 Visual Inspiration from Oxford

13:23 Mythologizing the Friendship of Lewis and Tolkien

14:46 The Inklings: A Literary Life

18:33 Tension and Dynamics of Creative Friendships

21:39 Perceptions of the Inklings in Academia

23:24 Religious Differences and Their Impact

28:28 The Mythos-Logos Division in Storytelling

31:04 Cartoons in Fantasy Worlds

34:42 Future Projects and Farewell