The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (918 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0544636341 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Wonderful and Charming" according to Apple. This book is excellent for a true Tolkien fan! If you want a deeper look into the mind of our favorite author, this book presents that.The images are indeed all high quality - unlike some books who promise quality but deliver certain pages full of pixels and disappointment.This book is not as artistic as it is descriptive; the images which are true illustrations are sparse when compared with the drawings of maps, drafts of typography, and so on. There are some gorgeous pencil and watercolor sketches, but overall this book presents many maps that allow us to get a clearer grasp of Middle Earth. Every image is discussed at some length and gives. Envisioning A Masterpiece John D. Cofield J.R.R. Tolkien was a talented artist as well as a writer, and throughout his life he produced dozens of drawings and paintings, many of which display the same sense of wonder and delight that make his books so enjoyable. In the 1970s a collection of his finished work dealing with Middle-earth was published as Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien. Wayne G.Hammond and Christina Scull, who are among the most authoritative of Tolkien scholars, have already edited J.R.R. Tolkien Artist and Illustrator, which contains a wide range of his work from throughout his life; as well as The Art of The Hobbit, concentrating on the paintings and drawings he produced f. Gorgeously edited and full of Tolkien nuggets to satisfy any obsessed fan such as myself TangerineZoso Gorgeously edited and full of Tolkien nuggets to satisfy any obsessed fan such as myself, this was a book that I poured over and marveled at all of the intricate detailing. There are not as many completed drawings as there were in the The Art of The Hobbit (also a very worthwhile purchase), but its very interesting nonetheless. You get to take a journey into the workings of Tolkien's mind and see how ideas developed and grew or changed over time. The perfect gift for any Tolkien fan in your life, or a treat for yourself!
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Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. J.R.R. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world’s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments.. In addition to pictorial sketches, numerous maps follow the development of the Shire and the larger landscape of Middle-earth, while inscriptions in runes and Elvish script, and "facsimile" leaves from the burned and blood-stained Book of Mazarbul, support Tolkien’s pose as an "editor" or "translator" of ancient records. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien’s process of writing and