The Art of the Lord of the Rings by J.r.r. Tolkien

Publisher Marketing: J. R. R. Tolkien's complete artwork for his magisterial novel, published on the sixtieth anniversary of "The Lord of the Rings" As he wrote "The Lord of the Rings," J. R. R. Tolkien s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; most were aids to help Tolkien conceive his complex story and keep it consistent. Many do not illustrate the final text, but represent moments of creation, illuminating Tolkien s process of writing and design. 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. "The Art of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien" collects these drawings, inscriptions, maps, and plans in one deluxe volume. More than 180 images are included, all of them printed in color from high-quality scans and photographs, more than half not previously published. Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, two of the world s leading Tolkien scholars, have edited the book and provide an expert introduction and comments." Contributor Bio:  Tolkien, J R R J. R. R. TOLKIEN(1892 1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Contributor Bio:  Scull, Christina CHRISTINA SCULL is a leading expert on Tolkien and coauthor of the acclaimed The Art of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, and The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide with Wayne G. Hammond. Contributor Bio:  Hammond, Wayne G WAYNE G. HAMMOND is a leading expert on Tolkien and coauthor of the acclaimed The Art of The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, J. R. R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, and The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide withChristina Scull.