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Title: J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator by Wayne G. Hammond, Christina Scull ISBN: 0-618-08361-8 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Pub. Date: October, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.83 (6 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A must for fans of Middle-Earth
Comment: With the reissue of Tolkien's cover of "The Hobbit" and other original drawings that he did, it seems like an appropriate time to pick up this book. Why? Because for a really complete vision of Tolkien's work (Lord of the Rings, Hobbit, and all the rest) it's probably best to see it as he saw it.
This book contains all the artwork that Tolkien created (NOT all the artwork BASED on his works, just the stuff he did himself!). Some are miscellaneous sketches and doodles, some are watercolors, ink drawings, prints, pencil sketches, and combinations of all of the above. One doodle looks like multicolored snowflakes, some are landscapes or pictures of little houses, teddy bears, owls, and so on. Very cute and cool, especially the illustrations done for "Roverandum."
And many are Middle-Earth related -- different views of the Misty Mountains or the Elvenking's hall, the evolution of what the Shire looked like, different Laketowns, different "Doors of Durin," even drawings of the tattered pages of the Dwarf Book of Moria. Near the end, even Tolkien's design drawings for LOTR book covers are included. And, of course -- MAPS! Maps of Wilderland, as well as the famous map from "Hobbit."
The text accompanying these many pictures carefully dissects all of the drawings and their importance, as well as how they evolved. (It's a bit like looking at concept art) As well as going over only Tolkien's work, Wayne G. Hammond also examines influences on Tolkien's artwork. For example, there is a fairy-tale picture that influenced a "Hobbit" picture, and a scientific drawing of a golden eagle that influenced another "Hobbit" picture with Bilbo.
This is a must-read for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, a great peek into a great mind. And it emphasizes that Tolkien was not just a brilliant writer, but a brilliant artist as well. Great stuff, definitely a must-see.
Rating: 4
Summary: Wonderful Edition to Collectors' Bookshelves
Comment: A must for anyone who loves Tolkien! Very fine!
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful Insight, a Must Have for Tolkien Fans!
Comment: This book sheds so much light on the mind of J.R.R. Tolkien, and it allows the reader to see what he saw and know what he thought. It is a fantastic read and an invaluable addition to any Tolkien library.
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Title: The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by J. R. R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien, Humphrey Carpenter ISBN: 0618056998 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Road to Middle-Earth: How J.R.R. Tolken Created a New Mythology by T. A. Shippey, Tom A. Shippey ISBN: 0618257608 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 01 June, 2003 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey ISBN: 0618257594 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 08 September, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.00 |
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Title: J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter ISBN: 0618057021 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Pub. Date: June, 2000 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition) by Karen Wynn Fonstad ISBN: 0618126996 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $24.00 |
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