Fans of the classic children’s fantasy series The Box of Delights are in for a treat. A new edition of the companion book, Opening the Box of Delights, is set to be released, featuring a wealth of new content from author Philip W. Errington.
The news was shared on the Box of Delights Appreciation Society Facebook group, a vibrant online community for fans of the series. This new edition promises to delve deeper into the magical world of The Box of Delights, offering exclusive insights and rare materials.
Some of the exciting new content included in the new edition of Opening the Box of Delights edition includes:
- First ever reproduction of the rehearsal script of Episode One of the 1984 BBC TV serial
- John Masefield’s visit to Australia in 1934 that inspired many plot points in The Box of Delights
- The first proof copy of The Box of Delights
- The 1962 ITV Story Box adaptation of The Box of Delights
- The abandoned feature film
- The Pod of Delights, the Box of Delights podcast
- The 2021 Big Finish audio dramatization starring Derek Jacobi
- The RSC stage production of The Box of Delights from winter 2023
- The forthcoming role-playing game
This new edition of Opening the Box of Delights is a must-have for any fan of the series, and I’ve already got it on my Amazon wish list for Christmas 2024!