The revitalization of Tolkien's works inspired revised editions of some of the laudable companion books from decades past, as well as ambitious literary undertakings that incorporated insight from the movies, the best of which have been included here. RELATED: 5 Ways The Lord Of The Rings Books Are Better (& 5 Ways It’s The Films)Īfter the release of Peter Jackson's massively popular Lord of the Rings trilogy, there was more interest than ever before in Middle-Earth and its inhabitants, necessitating still more material for fans old and new.
As early as the '60s, Tolkien -and other authors- began to compile material to supplement the high fantasy epic, and by the '70s large "companion" books were full of information about the people, places, and events Tolkien had described.
Tolkien began working on a sequel to his children's classic The Hobbit, and over the decades the tales of darkness and daring spun in the magical realm of Middle-Earth turned into The Lord of the Rings, a trilogy finally published in 1954. 399 Dislike Share Save Sketched by Ste 16K subscribers A Middle-Earth Traveller: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor is a Lord of The Rings / Hobbit sketchbook / art book by the artist. A Middle-earth Traveler: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor John Howe Page: 176 Format: pdf, ePub, mobi, fb2 ISBN: 9781328557513 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt A Middle-earth Traveler: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor. John Howe Fanart Jrr Tolkien Sketch Painting Fantasy Inspiration Favorite Authors Middle Earth Theodred by John Howe. Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art and dozens of new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveller will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkien's magical landscape.In 1937, J.R.R. A Middle-earth Traveler: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor by John Howe. He also recollects his time spent working alongside Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Sketches that have an 'on-the-spot' feel to them are interwoven with the artist's observations gleaned from Tolkien's books as he paints pictures with his words as well as his pencil. Events from Tolkien's books are explored - battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time of The Lord of the Rings lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the seas. A Middle-earth Traveller presents a walking tour of Tolkien's Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those just over the hill or beyond the horizon. A Middle-earth Traveler is an illustrated guide to J.R.R.
The roads as yet untravelled far outnumber those down which J.R.R. Middle-earth has been mapped, Bilbo's and Frodo's journeys plotted and measured, but it remains a wilderland for all that.
Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth.
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