Bandersnatch! A picture, a book, and some stories

In this ‘Spell’ I show you a signed print by James A. Owen and share something of Diana Glyer’s book Bandersnatch about the way CS Lewis, JRR Tolkien and their friends, who were known as ‘The Inklings’ worked together. Here's a link to Diana's Book: www.amazon.co.uk/Bandersnatch...

[@thenewunderground8692]

I’m reading Bandersnatch now thanks to your recommendation!

[@LeftHandedWords]

I absolutely love these videos. And I love when the camera pans around and lets us see the beautiful accouterments and furnishings.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

More to come!

[@thinginground5179]

The co-inheritance thing you were talking about at the end was spot on. It's like all past present and future comes together and space is all in one place smaller than the point of a needle

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

indeed!

[@JoeyHowellArt]

So happy I found your channel. I’ve been going through your videos like crazy!

[@aaronsmith8616]

Love to hear the stories of Lewis and Tolkien! Thank you :)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

More to come!

[@barbaraparry9424]

The resonance reminds me of how the tree in England resonated with the tree in Narnia in CS Lewis' The Magician's Nephew

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes indeed. I loved that little detail in Lewis

[@dalepiper6693]

Wow! That was powerful Malcolm you took my imagination wonderfully into the company and the magic of the Inklings. They would have been delighted to have you amongst their number and of course across time they have. Splendid...I shall fill a pipe with Hobbit’s Weed and now watch it over again. (P.S. we may have been contemporaries at Durham...’69/72 & 78/82...we certainly were in Spirit!)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, I don't think we coincided at Durham though I think you must have overlapped with my wife by a year. Its a wonderful place to study!

[@onehundredpipesofsolitude8121]

Wonderful video, Malcolm - thank you! The way you discuss writing and writers is magical and inspiring. Thank you for these videos in these frightening and uncertain times.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jamesmoore3002]

Another good one. I was blessed to visit the Wade Center at Wheaton College when I was working in the Chicago area. It was a quiet summer and there were very few people on the campus so I enjoyed a very quiet visit. I got to see the desks of Lewis and Tolkien. It was a wonderful experience. I suspect there has been lots of research done there among that large collection of their writings and letters.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

yes its a great place, Ive been there too!

[@Postmilstill]

Good to see you too.

[@jeannehare168]

I still remember, in my late teenage years, discovering my father’s colorful 1970’s paperback copies of Charles Williams’ novels. I still feel the wonder, perplexity and joy of plunging into the strange yet familiar world as Williams imagined it. When I moved away from home, he allowed me to take them. Today’s video was a delight. Thank you for sharing your library and your thoughts!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks - yes I keep coming back to Williams - I'll do something on him soon

[@-NewtonPiper-]

The thought of being linked to those we hold dear from another time fills me with joy. Love the Claw and egg Meerschaum too! Thank you for sharing 😊

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

You are so welcome!

[@markmartin3040]

I find myself enjoying the visits when ever time permits. Gentile spirit with the

[@stephengambill4815]

Absolutely delightful! Thank you for taking us back and taking us into this wonderful fellowship.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@mandyfiser4985]

Lovely! I’ve enjoyed keeping these spells in the library. Bandersnatch is on my list...I’ve actually added quite a few books to my list on your recommendation. And the pipe...just perfect for this video, it’s beautiful. Thank you for giving us a window into your world!

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks I'm glad you're enjoying these

[@ArkansasMike]

Another great video. I love your room. It's a very welcoming atmosphere. Have a great day my friend.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks for the visit

[@gentle-life-at-home]

What wonderful reflections! Thank you for sharing these videos with us.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you like them!

[@Lillyjanelavender]

All of your videos are charming and enthralling, but this one is especially close to my heart. It is wonderful, truly. I like it very much.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mikegodfrey2221]

These are wonderful !

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks!

[@Aquietlyfrugallife]

Oh, I love this.

[@brianheffernan8982]

This was a very interesting and informative video. Thank you, Malcolm.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@EveyQV]

I think you know and speak of magic the way I do.

[@Pipedude1993]

Great video friend I definitely love your KZbin channel friend and your book stories 👍👍

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Thanks so much

[@wtscanlon]

I came to your channel by way of Dale Pipers recommendation. I will not be able to thank him enough ! You have reminded me of things lost in memory from my young college days, how much gratification can come from reading just a single page from literary immortality. Books are indeed portals. I would like to ask though, on your Peterson's pipes, did you modify the mouth piece for a better draw? Thanks so much for sharing your time with video.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

thanks, no Ive never modified a mouth-piece though I have Petersons with both the 'system' and the 'fishtail' stems so I enjoy both

[@oldhollywoodbriar]

Wow, amazing. Thank you for that :)

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Glad you liked it!

[@IrishPride7]

This dude is the real life Gandalf

[@dw2hite]

Thanks for another wonderful video. I'm not familiar with Diana Glyer's work, but I plan to remedy that.

[@MalcolmGuitespell]

Please do!

[@Mistwalker67]

That's why McCartney/Lennon did so well, as many other groups did.

[@ellen823ful]

You are so sweet