Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien by J.R.R. Tolkien Hardcover Book

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With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art by J.R.R. Tolkien, as published originally in the first groundbreaking Tolkien Calendars of the 1970s.

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With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art by J.R.R. Tolkien, as published originally in the first groundbreaking Tolkien Calendars of the 1970s.This collection of pictures, with text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years, confirms J.R.R. Tolkien's considerable talent as an artist. It provides fascinating insight into his visual conception of many of the places and events familiar to readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.Examples of his art range from delicate watercolours depicting Rivendell, the Forest of Lothlorien, Smaug and Old Man Willow, to drawings and sketches of Moria Gate and Minas Tirith. Together they form a comprehensive collection of Tolkien's own illustrations for his most popular books.Also included are many of his beautiful designs showing patterns of flowers and trees, friezes, tapestries and heraldic devices associated with the world of Middle-earth. In their variety and scope they provide abundant visual evidence of the richness of his imagination.This enchanting gallery was personally selected by Christopher Tolkien who, through detailed notes on the sources for each picture, provides unique insight into the artistic vision of his father, J.R.R. Tolkien.

Author Biography

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

Review

'Art is the process that produces by the way (it is not its only or ultimate object) Secondary Belief.'J.R.R. Tolkien

Details ISBN0008484457 Author Christopher Tolkien Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780008484453 Format Hardcover Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Christopher Tolkien Illustrations 18 b/w, 94 col illus Audience General Pages 112 NZ Release Date 2024-09-04 AU Release Date 2024-09-04 Alternative 9780008720711 ISBN-10 0008484457 Publication Date 2024-09-04 UK Release Date 2024-09-04 We've got this

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