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Faeries
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Faeries - 25th Anniversary Editon - Hardcover
Brian Froud, Alan Lee, David Larkin (Editor)
FROM THE PUBLISHER
"The nicest thing that has happened to faeries since Peter
Pan."-Chicago Tribune "Fascinating tales . . . extraordinary
illustrations . . . A charming thing."-The New York Times
It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Lee created the
delightful, imaginative, and surprising Faeries -a book that quickly
became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more
than a million copies. Readers continue to offer praise: "This
is the most influential book I have ever read." "This
book is-where are the words to describe it? Magnificent / Fabulous
/ Beautiful / Moving / Terrifying / Fantastic. . . ."
In celebration of Faeries¹ 25th anniversary,
Abrams is delighted to publish a special edition featuring eight
new pages and 20 new pieces of art by Froud and Lee. The artists
have also contributed new introductions. Since Faeries first appeared,
both men have become tremendously successful and respected figures
in the worlds of film, art, and publishing. But Faeries remains
perhaps their most enduring work, a superb exploration of the myths,
legends, folklore, and fantasy of the world of the faeries.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publisher's Weekly
Twenty-five years ago, self-proclaimed "faery authorities"
Froud and Lee published the first edition of their imaginative faery
field guide. Since then, the two have gone on to publish numerous
faery books and contribute their ideas to such fantasy films as
The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Legend and the new Lord of the Rings.
This expanded version, like its predecessor, features pencil drawings
and watercolors of mythical creatures, as well as brief descriptions
of their origins and powers; it draws on a long history of phantasmagoric
iconography in the generally occidental vein. It boasts new art
and introductions by the artists, as well; in its silver anniversary,
the bewitching quality of its content remains. Besides faeries,
the authors also include renderings of many other denizens of faery
land-goblins, dwarves and leprechauns, for instance-as well as stranger
breeds, such as the Fachan, a one-armed, one-legged oddity from
the Scotland highlands and the Jack-in-Irons, a "Yorkshire
giant who haunts lonely roads." For the child learning the
pleasures of magical worlds, or for adults who never forgot, this
book remains a delight. 176 color and 38 b&w illustrations.
(Oct.) Copyright 2003 Cahners Business Information.
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The Tolkien Reader
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The Tolkien Reader
by J. R. R. Tolkien, Pauline Baynes
Synopsis
An invitation to Tolkien's world. This rich treasury includes Tolkien's
most beloved short fiction plus his essay on fantasy.
FARMER GILES OF HAM. An imaginative history of the distant and
marvelous past that introduces the rather unheroic Farmer Giles,
whose efforts to capture a somewhat untrustworthy dragon will
delight readers everywhere.
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM BOMBADIL. A collection of verse in praise
of Tom Bombadil, that staunch friend of the Hobbits in THE LORD
OF THE RINGS.
ON FAIRY-STORIES. Professor Tolkien's now-famous essy on the
form of the fairy story and the treatment of fantasy.
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Best of the Art of the Lord of the Rings
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A dual-edition full-color book for the millions of
fans who have taken The Lord of the Rings to heart through the celebrated
film trilogy. Many of the images included in this volume, depicting
pivotal scenes and characters, were previously embargoed and have
never appeared in book form. The work of Alan Lee and John Howe
— the two artists most closely associated with Tolkien's world —
is featured, along with that of many other talented artists and
designers. The artists' own descriptions of the design process used
in creating the look of the films both enlighten and enliven this
essential book.
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The Histories of Middle-earth Box Set
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The Histories of Middle-earth Box Set
Barnes & Noble Review
If reading J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga wasn't enough
to satiate your hunger for Middle-earth, the five-volume Histories
of Middle-earth box set is guaranteed to do the trick -- with dozens
of lost tales, epic poems, maps, author notes, sketches, and a fully
detailed history of Middle-earth!
The Book of Lost Tales (Part One and Two) not only contains the
only full explanation of the fall of the secret elven city of Gondolin
but also a fascinating account of the First Awakening of Men as
told by the elf Gilfanon, as well as notes and commentary on the
coming of the elves and the darkening of Valinor. The Lays of Beleriand
features two epic poems dealing with the legends of the Elder Days:
"The Lay of the Children of Hurin" in alliterative verse
and "The Lay of Leithian" in octosyllabic couplets. The
Shaping of Middle-earth contains prose fragments and historical
tales of what would become The Silmarillion. Finally, The Lost Road
and Other Writings is a companion work of sorts to C. S. Lewis's
Out of the Silent Planet. (In 1968, the two authors agreed to write
tales about what Lewis termed "what we really like in stories."
Lewis tried his hand at space travel, while Tolkien took on time
travel. The resulting work was The Lost Road.)
Tolkien's Middle-earth is unarguably the most richly described
and utterly complex realm in fantastical literature. Anyone who
doubts this has only to read the books in this truly impressive
five-volume set. Paul Goat Allen
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The Lord of the Rings: Red Leatherette Collector's Edition
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The Lord of the Rings: Red Leatherette Collector's Edition
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A one-volume collector's edition boxed and bound in handsome red
leatherette with gold, green, and blue foil stamping, two-color
text setting, and large format fold-out maps containing the complete
texts of The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return
of the King, and six appendices. One Ring to rule them all, One
Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness
bind them. In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by
the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring,
filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others.
But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout
Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell,
by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. From his
fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far
and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever he
searched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete his
dominion. On his eleventy-first birthday Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing
to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest
-- to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the
Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks
of Doom. The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken
by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard, Merry,
Pippin, and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir of
Gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.
SYNOPSIS
Boxed one-volume bound in red leatherette, including the complete
texts and six appendices as well as two-color typography, and
foldout maps.
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The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set (Fellowship of the
Ring, Two Towers, Return of the King)
J. R. R. Tolkien, Alan Lee (Illustrator)
Barnes And Noble Review
J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a genuine
masterpiece. The most widely read and influential fantasy
epic of all time, it is also quite simply one of the most
memorable and beloved tales ever told. Originally published
in 1954, The Lord of the Rings set the framework upon
which all epic/quest fantasy since has been built. Through
the urgings of the enigmatic wizard Gandalf, young hobbit
Frodo Baggins embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous
journey to destroy the One Ring. This ring -- created
and then lost by the Dark Lord, Sauron, centuries earlier
-- is a weapon of evil, one that Sauron desperately wants
returned to him. With the power of the ring once again
his own, the Dark Lord will unleash his wrath upon all
of Middle-earth. The only way to prevent this horrible
fate from becoming reality is to return the Ring to Mordor,
the only place it can be destroyed. Unfortunately for
our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's lair. The Lord of
the Rings trilogy is essential reading not only for fans
of fantasy but for lovers of classic literature as well.
ANNOTATION
Three books of The Lord of the Rings, boxed, and featuring
large fold-out maps.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The three volumes that make up Tolkien's epic classic
The Lord of the Rings are here presented in their standard
cloth editions including large format fold-out maps and
an extensive appendices. Set contains The Fellowship of
the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King,
with jackets and a box designed by celebrated illustrator
Alan Lee.
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The Return of the King (Movie Cover Art)
ANNOTATION
"No imaginary world has been projected which is at
once as multifarious and so true to its own inner laws."
-- CS Lewis
FROM THE PUBLISHER
As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions
of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures.
Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings
of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against
the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate
victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by
Orcs, escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the
Ents. Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated the
evil wizard, Saruman. Sam has left his master for dead
after a battle with the giant spider, Shelob; but Frodo
is still alive -- now in the foul hands of the Orcs. And
all the while the armies of the Dark Lord are massing
as the One Ring draws ever nearer to the Cracks of Doom.
SYNOPSIS
While the evil might of the Dark Lord Sauron swarmed out
to conquer all Middle-earth, Frodo and Sam struggled deep
into Mordor, seat of Sauron's power. To defeat the Dark
Lord, the accursed Ring of Power had to be destroyed in
the fires of Mount Doom. But the way was impossibly hard,
and Frodo was weakening. Weighed down by the compulsion
of the Ring he began finally to despair.
The awesome conclusion of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of
the Rings, beloved by millions of readers around the world.
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The Hobbit and the Lord of the Rings Boxed Set
(Mass Market Paperback Edition)
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This four volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains
J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three
volumes of The Lord Of The Rings (The Fellowship Of The
Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return Of The King) in their
definitive text settings complete with maps and cover
illustrations from the motion pictures. In The Hobbit,
Bilbo Baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious
life in Hobbiton by the wizard Gandalf and a company of
dwarves. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid
the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, The Lord
Of The Rings tells of the great and dangerous quest undertaken
by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf
the wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli
the dwarf; Legolas the elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall,
mysterious stranger called Strider. J.R.R. Tolkien's three
volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern
fairy tale — a story of high and heroic adventure
set in the unforgettable landscape of Middle-Earth.
Author Biography: J.R.R. Tolkien was born
on January 3, 1892. After serving in the First World War,
he embarked upon a distinguished career as a professor of
Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University. He is the renowned creator
of Middle-earth and author of the great modern classic,
The Hobbit, the prelude to his epic masterpiece, The Lord
of the Rings. Other works by J.R.R. Tolkien include The
Silmarillion. J.R.R. Tolkien died in 1973 at the age of
81.
SYNOPSIS
A matched four-volume boxed set containing J.R.R. Tolkien's
The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings,
complete with maps and cover illustrations from the motion
pictures
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Silmarillion
ANNOTATION
This is the story of the First Age, the ancient drama
to which characters in "The Lord of the Rings"
look back.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
A number-one New York Times bestseller when it was originally
published, The Silmarillion is the core of J.R.R. Tolkien's
imaginative writing, a work whose origins stretch back
to a time long before The Hobbit.
Tolkien considered The Silmarillion his most important
work, and, though it was published last and posthumously,
this great collection of tales and legends clearly sets
the stage for all his other writing. The story of the
creation of the world and of the First Age, this is the
ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the
Rings look back and in whose events some of them, such
as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The three Silmarils
were jewels created by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves.
Within them was imprisoned the Light of the Two Trees
of Valinor before the Trees themselves were destroyed
by Morgoth, the first Dark Lord. Thereafter, the unsullied
Light of Valinor lived on only in the Silmarils, but they
were seized by Morgoth and set in his crown, which was
guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the
north of Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is the history
of the rebellion of Feanor and his kindred against the
gods, their exile from Valinor and return to Middle-earth,
and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against
the great Enemy.
This second edition features a letter written by J.R.R.
Tolkien describing his intentions for the book, which serves
as a brilliant exposition of his conception of the carlier
Ages of Middle-earth.
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J. R. R. Tolkien: The Man Who Created
"the Lord of the Rings"
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Michael Coren offers a thought-provoking and entertaining
story of the fascinating life of J.R.R. Tolkien. Readers
will learn about the author's childhood in South Africa,
his youth and adulthood in Great Britain, his experience
in World War 1, and his professorship at Oxford University,
where Tolkien had thought he had reached the pinnacle of
his career. Little did he know that was just the beginning,
for it was there that Tolkien began to write THE HOBBIT,
the story that started it all.
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The Tolkien Fan's Medieval Reader
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The Tolkien Fan's Medieval Reader
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Brought together in one volume for the first time, The Tolkien
Fan's Medieval Reader presents many of the medieval texts
that were important to Tolkien's professional work and to
his fiction. Prose versions have been selected to introduce
Tolkien's modern readers to such marvel-filled works as
Beowulf, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, and the Prose
Edda of Snorri Sturluson - three classics that every fantasy
fan will enjoy on their own merits. Many will also appreciate
seeing firsthand how these works, and others in this book
- from Old English, Middle English, Old Norse, the Celtic
languages and Finnish - served as inspiration for elements
in Tolkien's great imaginary world of Middle-earth dragons,
elves, dwarves, monsters, magical swords and heroes.
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The Hobbit: 60th Illustrated Anniversary Edition
BARNES AND NOBLE REVIEW
The only graphic novel version of The Hobbit is back in print!
In full color and now packaged, this Charles Dixon and Sean
Deming adaptation of Tolkien's classic won plaudits from even
purists for its majestic and evocative paintings and its crisply
presented action.
ANNOTATION
Gift edition, illustrated throughout by Alan Lee, celebrates
the sixtieth anniversary of the first publication in 1937.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in his
hobbit-hole in Bag End by Gandalf the wizard and a company
of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot
to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large
and very dangerous dragon. Although quite reluctant to take
part in this quest, Bilbo surprises even himself by his resourcefulness
and his skill as a burglar! Written for J.R.R. Tolkien's own
children, The Hobbit met with instant success when published
in 1937. Now, in 1997, this special new edition, illustrated
by Alan Lee, commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of a great
classic.
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The Book of Lost Tales 1 (History of Middle-Earth #1)
ANNOTATION
The first trade paperback edition of the second volume in
Tolkien's Book of Lost Tales series.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The Book of Lost Tales was the first major work of imagination
by J.R.R. Tolkien, begun in 1916-1917 when he was twenty-five
years old and left incomplete several years later. It stands
at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth
and Valinor, for the Lost Tales were the first form of the
myths and legends that came to be called The Silmarillion.
Embedded in English legend and English association, they
are set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage
over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriel (or AElfwine) to
Tol Eressea, the Lonely Isle, where Elves dwelt; from them
he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse.
In the Tales are found the earliest accounts and original
ideas of Gods and Elves, Dwarves, Balrogs, and Orcs; of
the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; of Nargothrond
and Gondolin; of the geography and cosmography of the invented
world.
The Book of Lost Tales will be published in two volumes;
this first part contains the Tales of Valinor; and the second
will include Beren and Luthien, Turin and the Dragon, and
the only full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves
and the Fall of Gondolin. Each tale is followed by a commentary
in the form of a short essay, together with the texts of
associated poems; and each volume contains extensive information
on names and vocabulary in the earliest Elvish languages.
Further books in this series are planned to extend the history
of Middle-earth as it was refined and enlarged in later
years, and will include the Long Lays of Beleriand, the
Ambarkanta or Shape of the World, the Lhammas or Account
of Tongues, annals, maps, and many other unpublished writings
of J.R.R. Tolkien.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Visual
Companion
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Houghton Mifflin is proud to present a full-color, large-format,
guide to the characters, cultures, and locations of J.R.R.
Tolkien's extraordinary creation Middle-earth, as depicted
in the movie The Fellowship of the Ring - the first of three
blockbuster films from New Line Cinema.
Filled with stunning imagery and with a thorough, informative
narrative text, The Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion
will provide the reader with a rich feast of detail and
information. Featuring exclusive photos of Frodo, Gandalf,
the Ringwraiths, elves, and all the other main characters
and creatures of the first film, the book also includes
breathtaking pictures of Hobbiton, Rivendell, and Moria.
The first of a projected three-book series that no Tolkien
fan, from novice to expert, should be without, The Fellowship
of the Ring Visual Companion contains a special eight-page
gatefold of large-format images unique to this book.
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The Complete Tolkien Companion
FROM THE PUBLISHER
"The Complete Tolkien Companion is an indispensable
guide for all those who journey to J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle
Earth. It explains, translates, and links every single reference
- names, dates, places, facts, weapons, Elvish writing systems,
even food and drink - that is found in Tolkien's works,
from The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, to The Silmarillion,
and many other posthumously published works. Presented in
alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, it brings
the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world
and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy."
First published in 1976, this edition has been fully revised
and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers. Come and
explore the magical lands, legends, histories, languages,
and peoples of Middle Earth!
SYNOPSIS
Tyler updated the 1976 original in 1978 after The Silmarillion
was published, and has waited these 20 years and more to
produce another edition because the stream of new books
refused to diminish. Now, 14 volumes later, he has incorporated
the actually quite small number of new names and other references.
The lack of an index is mitigated by the extensive cross-references.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth
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The Languages of Tolkien's Middle-earth
ANNOTATION
All of Tolkien's invented languages spoken by hobbits elves
and men of Middle earth. A dictionary of fourteen languages
and an English/Elvish glossary.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
This is the book on all of Tolkien's invented languages,
spoken by hobbits, elves, and men of Middle-earth -- a dicitonary
of fourteen languages, an English-Elvish glossary, all the
runes and alphabets, and material on Tolkien the linguist.
SYNOPSIS
This is the book on all of Tolkien's invented languages,
spoken by hobbits, elves, and men of Middle-earth -- a dicitonary
of fourteen languages, an English-Elvish glossary, all the
runes and alphabets, and material on Tolkien the linguist.
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The Return of the King Movie Tie-in 2003
FROM THE PUBLISHER
As the Shadow of Mordor grows across the land, the Companions
of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures.
Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings
of the West, has joined with the Riders of Rohan against
the forces of Isengard, and takes part in the desperate
victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by Orcs,
escape into Fangorn Forest and there encounter the Ents.
Gandalf has miraculously returned and defeated the evil
wizard, Saruman. Sam has left his master for dead after
a battle with the giant spider, Shelob -- but Frodo is still
alive, now in the foul hands of the Orcs. And all the while,
the armies of the Dark Lord are massing as the One Ring
draws ever nearer to the Cracks of Doom.
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The Lord of The Rings: Gollum: How We Made Movie Magic
Barnes and Noble Review
Lord of the Rings actor Andy Serkis pens this intriguing,
behind-the-scenes guide to everything you wanted to know
about his creepy character, Gollum. Illustrated with over
100 photos and drawings, this in-depth book is divided into
13 chapters and discusses how Serkis developed the character
(including its gravelly voice), how the makeup artists developed
Gollum's look, and how the film's creators put Gollum on
the big screen. Serkis' book stands at over 100 informative
pages, all punctuated with sidebars, short descriptions
from various crew members (including director Peter Jackson
and several digital media specialists), shots of computer
imaging, and more. With such an entertaining guide providing
a wealth of info on LOTR's most intriguing character, fans
will surely consider this a "preciousss" addition
to LOTR collections.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Film-making history was made when, in The Two Towers, an
actor's performance and digital animation were seamlessly
integrated to create the world's first totally lifelike
computer-generated character. Now Andy Serkis tells his
own story about how a three-week commission to provide a
voiceover for Gollum grew into a five-year commitment to
breathe life and soul into The Lord of the Rings' most challenging
creation. sFully illustrated with more than one hundred
exclusive behind-the-scenes photos and drawings, and with
contributions from the many designers and animators who
brought Gollum to life, this book examines the transition
to the big screen of one of literature's most unforgettable
creatures. As the filming takes him from London to Wellington,
and from the Misty Mountains to Mount Doom, Andy Serkis
explains the methods - and the madness - behind the most
amazing five years in this actor's life.
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Tolkien Bestiary
ANNOTATION
Presents illustrated definitions in alphabetical order of
all the imaginary beasts, monsters, races, nations, duties,
fauna, and flora of the worlds of middle-earth and the Undying
Lands. Also includes a map and a chronology of all the ages.
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Here is the comprehensive reference guide for the millions
of fans of the Hobbit and the Lord Of The Rings trilogy.
All of the imaginary beasts, monsters, fauna, and flora
of J.R.R. Tolkien's lush fantasy worlds of the Middle-Earth
and the Undying Lands are presented in more that 100 black-and-white
illustrations and 36 full color paintings. A Chronology
of all the historical ages, a general index, genealogies
of the races of men, maps, and a special index referring
to Tolkien's original works are also included.
SYNOPSIS
A comprehensive reference guide to the history, creatures,
races, flora, and fauna of J. R. R. Tolkien's imaginary
worlds features more than a hundred black-and-white drawings
and thirty-six full-color paintings by eleven of Europe's
best fantasy artists.
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The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare:
An Illustrated Guide to the Battles, Armies and Armor of Middle-Earth
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures
and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons
and Warfare is an indispensable chronicle of The Lord of the
Rings' many creatures, warriors, armies and battlegrounds.
From the graceful and proficient Elves to the horrendous war
machines of the Dark Lord, each culture's approach to warfare
is explained -- how they fought, why they were fighting, what
armor they wore and what weapons they used against their enemies.
Now you can get as close to a marauding Orc as you could ever
wish, without suffering the consequences! Treating the filmmakers'
notes, designs and props as a true archive, Weapons and Warfare
describes in detail every major conflict depicted in the film
trilogy -- from The Last Alliance of Elves and Men to the
climactic Battle of the Pelennor Fields -- each accompanied
by a battle diagram from the films' chief designers. Armed
with a wealth of fascinating facts and unique imagery, and
with an exclusive foreword by Christopher Lee and an introduction
by the Academy Award winner Richard Taylor, Weapons and Warfare
promises to be the most striking companion to The Lord of
the Rings movie trilogy published to date.
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Myth and Magic: the Art of John Howe
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Artists the world over have endeavored to capture the essence
of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle–earth: the passion
and heroism of the characters, the heart–stopping drama
of the action, the mythic grandeur of Middle–earth
itself. Few have succeeded. Pre–eminent among those
who have is John Howe. Now, in Myth and Magic, which features
250 of his paintings and sketches, we are offered a splendid
gallery of his work, including all the Tolkien pieces as
well as a selection of his other fantasy paintings. From
the beloved picture of “Smaug” that adorns The
Hobbit to the spectacular images that appear on best–selling
novels, this collection will delight both Tolkien fans and
all who have been captivated by one of the finest fantasy
artists in the world.
SYNOPSIS
John Howe is one of the foremost fantasy artists working
today, known especially for his remarkable renderings of
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle–earth and as the conceptual
artist for the film Lord of the Rings. Now, for the first
time, 250 of Howe’s paintings and sketches have been
collected in one volume.
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Finding God in the Lord of the Rings
FROM THE PUBLISHER
Recently named the number-one piece of twentieth century
literature, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a
great story. It's a much-needed reminder that, like J. R.
R. Tolkien's hobbits, we Christians are all on an epic quest.
In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors
Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are
not as far apart as they seem. And that although Tolkien
never intended for these books to present the gospel, when
read in the light of Scripture they offer a rich tapestry
of redemption, values, and faith against all odds from which
we may learn much.
SYNOPSIS
Recently named the number-one piece of twentieth century
literature, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a
great story. It's a much-needed reminder that, like J. R.
R. Tolkien's hobbits, we Christians are all on an epic quest.
In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors
Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are
not as far apart as they seem. And that although Tolkien
never intended for these books to present the gospel, when
read in the light of Scripture they offer a rich tapestry
of redemption, values, and faith against all odds from which
we may learn much.
FROM THE CRITICS
Publishers Weekly
Bruner, v-p for Focus on the Family's Resource Group, and
co-author Ware say that they have written this book "to
help fans of The Lord of the Rings discover how the rich
fabric of Tolkien's fantasy world enhances a Christian understanding
of our real world." They assume that readers will already
be familiar with the entire trilogy. Each chapter explores
a theme found in Tolkien's series, illustrates it from the
story and then shows how this theme can also be found in
the Bible. Most of the themes illustrated here that our
small individual stories are part of a larger story that
gives them more meaning, that we are called to undertake
challenging missions beyond our comfort zones or that evil
powers are actively scheming in the world will already have
been obvious to Christian readers with the intelligence
needed to read through the entire trilogy. Readers already
familiar with the trilogy will find a few gems of insight,
especially the epilogue on Tolkien's literary theory. But
it seems much more likely that this book will appeal to
those who, having seen the movie, are deciding whether to
read the books for the first time. (Nov.) Forecast: Timed
to coincide with the release of New Line Cinema's movie
The Lord of the Rings, this guide will find an audience,
but probably a different one from that which the authors
envisioned. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.
VOYA - Kat Kan
Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings trilogy is enjoying even
more popularity because of the publicity surrounding the
motion picture trilogy, the first part of which premiered
in late 2001. Given the hostility and suspicion with which
some Christians view fantasy literature featuring wizards
and magic, the reading public needs to remember that Tolkien
was a staunch Christian. Although Bruner and Ware provide
that reminder through this book, it probably will not convince
the most hardheaded critics. Nevertheless the book does
an admirable job of showing how Tolkien's beliefs informed
his writing. Writing in a series of reflections, the authors
take the reader through the trilogy with their goal being
"to explore the inference of [Tolkien's] imagination,
an imagination that could not help but reflect Christian
themes. [It is] in this context that Tolkien described his
fantasy as a fundamentally religious work growing out of
his own faith journey." In the chapter "Deceptive
Appearances," for example, the authors compare the
first appearance of Strider and people's reactions to him
with the story of David, the unassuming shepherd boy destined
to be King of Israel, and with Jesus Christ. In "Unwitting
Instrument," Gollum's final attack upon Frodo to regain
the One Ring, only to fall into the Cracks of Doom and be
destroyed, is said to illustrate how evil is used to serve
God's own purposes. Each chapter quotes from Tolkien and
from the Bible to reinforce the authors' message. Non-Christian
readers can ignore this book, but it should be helpful for
Christian teens and parents who need reassurance about their
reading. ...
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The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the
Movie Trilogy
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The official inside story on the making of the award-winning
movie trilogy
The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy is
a lavishly illustrated, behind-the-scenes, definitive account
of the creation of an epic film experience. Hailed by critics
worldwide, part one of the movie trilogy was a box-office
smash, one of the most successful films of the decade. Peter
Jackson's "fierce, imaginative movie takes high-flying
risks and inspires with its power and scale," wrote Newsweek.
"In every way this is moviemaking on a grand scale,"
wrote the San Francisco Chronicle, while Time proclaimed the
"grandeur, moral heft and emotional depth" of the
film, which received thirteen Academy Award(R) nominations.
Including more than 300 photographs from all three films,
most unique to this book, and exclusive interviews with all
the cast and crew, Brian Sibley's fascinating book takes every
fan inside the process of adapting J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork
for the screen. For the first time in history, three major
movies were made at the same time, a triumphant and monumental
undertaking that took the world by storm. Here can be found
details about the hundreds of dedicated artists, craftspeople
and cast and crew members who labored for years -- adding
authenticity at every stage -- to bring one of the greatest
stories ever told to an eager film audience. Sibley takes
us inside the process of filmmaking to show us how the magic
is made -- from the director, writers and actors to wardrobe,
makeup, miniatures, music and digital special effects, it's
all here.
"It was tiring, physically and mentally, but never dull.
Three movies, one big story, and so much variety: one day
shooting scenes of intimate heart-wrenching drama, the next,
vast battle scenes involving hundreds of extras. Every day
brought an opportunity to create something new on this enormous
canvas that is The Lord of the Rings." -- Peter Jackson
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