Tolkien's World: Paintings of Middle-Earth - Softcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0261103075 ISBN 13: 9780261103078

Publisher: HarperCollins, 1995

Synopsis

Excerpts from "The Hobbit," "The Lord of the Rings," and other works are paired with paintings by Inger Edelfeldt, Carol Emery Phenix, Tony Galuidi, Roger Garland, and other artists

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Review:

The fantastical world of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth is a land of rugged valleys and strange gothic forests inhabited by wizards and goblins. This world comes to life within the vast vaults of our imagination--and it may unnerve devotees of The Hobbit, Silmarillion, and The Lord of the Rings to physically encounter this world in paint and paper. Can the full evilness of Smaug, that demon of jaws and fire, ever be reproduced in a picture? Thankfully and reassuringly, Tolkien's World does not denigrate our very personal conceptions of this place in any way. An array of talented artists conjure up brilliant images on canvas, inspired by specific passages from the texts. Alan Lee's style is whimsical and enticing--his landscapes of Mount Doom and Tol Brandir are enveloped in a foggy veil, the elf lady Galadriel glows in an strange light standing "tall and pale." In contrast, John Howe's works are bold and dramatic, reflecting terrifying encounters with trolls, dragons, and creatures of "sting and of claws." These and other fabled paintings only add to our dreams of Middle-earth. --Naomi Gesinger

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0261103075
• ISBN 13: 9780261103078
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144