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!). For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy, our writing courses, and to check out our awesome social media content visit: Website: https://centre4fantasy.com/website Instagram: https://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram Facebook: https://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook TikTok: https://centre4fantasy.com/tiktok 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