With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art produced by J.R.R. Tolkien and presented in an elegant new slipcased edition. This collection of pictures, with text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years confirms J.R.R. Tolkien's considerable talent as an artist. It provides fascinating insight into his visual conception of many of the places and events familiar to readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Examples of his art range from delicate watercolours depicting Rivendell, the Forest of Lothlorien, Smaug, and Old Man Willow, to drawings and sketches of Moria Gate and Minas Tirith. Together they form a comprehensive collection of Tolkien's own illustrations for his most popular books. Also included are many of his beautiful designs showing patterns of flowers and trees, friezes, tapestries and heraldic devices associated with the world of Middle-earth. In their variety and scope they provide abundant visual evidence of the richness of his imagination. This enchanting gallery was personally selected by Christopher Tolkien who, through detailed notes on the sources for each picture, provides unique insight into the artistic vision of his father, J.R.R. Tolkien.
Christopher Tolkien
Christopher Tolkien was an English writer, editor, and academic, best known for his work in editing and publishing his father J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumous writings. He is most notable for his work in compiling and editing "The Silmarillion," a collection of stories and mythology set in Tolkien's fictional Middle-earth. Christopher Tolkien's meticulous attention to detail and dedication to preserving his father's work have made him a significant figure in the realm of fantasy literature. His contributions to literature include shedding light on the depth and complexity of his father's created world, expanding the lore of Middle-earth, and further establishing J.R.R. Tolkien's legacy as one of the most influential fantasy authors of all time.
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