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Faeries
| 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
| 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. |
| 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
| 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 |
The Lord of the Rings: Red Leatherette Collector's Edition |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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 |
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. |
| 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
| 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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
| 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. |
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. |
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. ... |
| 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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