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.
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
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With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art produced by J.R.R. Tolkien and presented in an elegant new slipcased edition.
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.
Companion Products:
The Hobbit (Illustrated)
The Hobbit (PB)
The Fellowship of the Ring (Gold Foil)
The Simarillion (Gold Foill)
The Simarillion (HC)
Beren and Luthien
The Fall of Numenor
The Fall of Gondolin
The Children of Hurin
Unfinished Tales
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
Hobbitvs Ille: The Latin Hobbit
Farmer Giles of Ham
Farmer Giles of Ham (HC)
Paperback Set:
The Hobbit
The Fellowship of the Ring
The Two Towers
The Return of the King
Boxed Sets:
History of Middle-Earth Boxed-Set #1
History of Middle-Earth Boxed-Set #2
History of Middle-Earth Boxed-Set #3
History of Middle-Earth Boxed-Set #4
Additional Information
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.3 × 10.3 × .8 in |
| ISBN | 9780008484446 |
| Published Date | 2021 |
| Author | Christopher Tolkien, |
| Publisher | HarperCollins |
| Format | Hardcover, Slipcase |
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