The Art of The Lord of the Rings Book Description : Tolkien, with which the new book is uniform, will find much of interest also in The Art of The Lord of the Rings." Readers who have enjoyed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in colour from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Tolkien collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. 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 design. Only a few of these were meant for publication most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Tolkien s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the publication of The Lord of the Rings, a sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. The Art of The Lord of the Rings 60th Anniversary Slipcased Edition Book Description : The Art of The Lord of the Rings 60th Anniversary Slipcased Edition
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