More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in color from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Once more, an optimal illustration size was utilized throughout the volume to give readers the chance to properly inspect and appreciate J. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. After being dragged to see The Fellowship of the Ring back in 2001 with her dad, Myla fell head-over-hobbit-feet in love with Middle-earth.

Many of the images included in this volume, depicting pivotal scenes and characters, were previously embargoed and have never appeared in book form. The Art of The Lord of the Rings is a 2004 book by Gary Russell which includes illustrations and photographs showing the design of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film series. I had grown up with a great love of legends and fairy tales—the Celtic and Norse myths having had a particularly strong influence—so my love of Tolkien was almost pre-ordained.I was about to see The Lord of the Rings performed on stage (it ended up being the best theater experience of my life! In short, they conclude, "Tolkien's art and his visual imagination should be considered an essential part of his writing and thinking. I wouldn’t go that far, but I do enjoy the opportunity to add in decorative elements that reflect different aspects of the narrative, and to create the feeling of a gateway into another world. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike.

The Lord of the Rings [ edit ] The Book of Mazarbul [ edit ] The first page from The Book of Mazarbul, in the form of a facsimile artefact created by Tolkien to support the story and bring readers into his fantasy. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent.In addition, the book contains 20 full-colour plates and numerous examples of the conceptual art produced for Peter Jackson's film adaptation.

The artwork (and mostly sketches) were produced in high quality here so that is also a bonus because you can really see almost all the details. While this is not a book that would appeal to a casual fan of the work-as the illustrations are mostly sketches and the information is fascinating to those who are huge fans of the work.Alan Lee’s artwork has been featured in many editions of Tolkien’s books such as The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Children of Hurin. Tolkien, The Brothers Hildebrandt, The Hildebrandt Brothers, The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook, The Tolkien Years of The Brothers Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Tolkien, Tolkien's World: Paintings of Middle-earth, Wayne G. Original sketches by Tolkien interleaved with thoughts and quotes describing how Tolkien came up with his creations in Middle Earth. It shows Tolkien as a struggling artist at times and I think it's a very good thing for fans to see (or at least some of them who think of Tolkien as nearly a godly figure).