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Available
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Publication
William Morrow (2000), Edition: First Edition, 224 pages
Description
Discusses the paintings, drawings, and sketches of J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Lord of the Rings. Includes 200 reproductions of his art.
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LibraryThing member simchaboston
Tons of beautiful illustrations. A must-read for any Tolkien fan.
LibraryThing member mrkinch
Beautiful reproductions and clear text.
LibraryThing member Michael.Rimmer
Beautiful reproductions of Tolkien's artwork, from his earliest surviving works to his last. Although many of the images have been reproduced in a variety of other books, many more are presented for the first time (when originally published).
Tolkien was typically dismissive of his ability as an
Hammond's and Scull's text is scholarly, but not dry, and gives context to Tolkien's art that is sure to interest (if not delight) any Tolkienista.
Tolkien was typically dismissive of his ability as an
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artist, and whilst he is sometimes correct in that self-evaluation, to the appreciative reader of his stories, to have the visual interpretations of these imagined worlds from the hand of the mind that fashioned them is an immeasurable gift. How fortunate we are that his evident delight in the creation of his artworks overcame his too critical judgement.Hammond's and Scull's text is scholarly, but not dry, and gives context to Tolkien's art that is sure to interest (if not delight) any Tolkienista.
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Awards
Mythopoeic Awards (Finalist — Inklings Studies — 1996)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1995-10-31
Physical description
224 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
0618083618 / 9780618083619
UPC
046442083614