As the release of the third movie installment of C.S. Lewis' classic "The Chronicles of Narnia" series nears, HarperOne is launching the first Bible featuring writings by the beloved author.

Going on sale next month, The C.S. Lewis Bible combines the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) text with readings from a selection of Lewis' works, including Mere Christianity, The Screwtape Letters and The Problem of Pain.

Moe than 600 selections are featured, with introductory essays on Lewis' view of the Bible. The edition is in double-column format with a two-color interior and has a presentation page for gift-giving. The hardcover version will retail for $34.99, while a leather edition will cost $59.99.

The Lewis Bible was developed by an advisory board that included Lewis scholars and biographers. The result was a dream come true for HarperOne, publisher of many of Lewis' works, said Senior Vice President and Publisher Mark Tauber.

The NRSV was a good for the project because it is used by Catholics and Protestants, and Lewis enjoys a wide readership across different church traditions, Tauber said. "We think that the main appeal is going to be for Lewis fans who are people of faith. We don't see people buying this as their first or only Bible, but as an additional resource for Lewis fans who want something else to help them in their Bible reading."

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is due in theaters Dec. 10, from Walden Media and 20th Century Fox.

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