A Voyage to Arcturus: An Illuminated Edition

Though he is today regarded as a profoundly influential author of sci-fiand visionary fiction, British novelist David Lindsay struggled topublish during his life. A Voyage to Arcturus, his first novel, didn'tsee print until he was in his mid-40's, and his career as a writer sawvery little critical or commercial success. He died in 1945, leavingbehind several more manuscripts, which remained unpublished afternumerous rejections, and an unfinished novel. A year after his deathArcturus was republished. Bolstered now by praise from authors andcritics including C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, the popularity ofArcturus spurred a republications of Lindsay's other titles and thepublication of his previously unpublished works, including hisunfinished final novel The Witch. Experimental in both form and contentLindsay's novels may not have found their readership while he wasalive, but today, they are recognized and praised for their singularvision, deep impact on multiple genres, and unique blend of fantasyphilosophy, and science-fiction.