J.R.R. TOLKIEN; ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR. [John Ronald Reuel Tolkien; Artist and Illustrator.]

Hammond, Wayne G. and Christina Scull. [J.R.R. Tolkien - John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, 1892-1973.]

ISBN 10: 0618083618 / ISBN 13: 9780618083619

Published by Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000., 2000

About this Item

208 pages. Large paperback: H 28.25cm x L 21.75cm .Stiff paper covers lightly rubbed. Pages are bright and clean. Binding remains fairly crisp. A near fine copy. Please note that this large book has an approximate shipping weight of 2.5 pounds and will require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. ISBN 0618083618.

Seller Inventory # PXZP-12457

Bibliographic Details

• Title: J.R.R. TOLKIEN; ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR. [John Ronald Reuel Tolkien; Artist and Illustrator.]
• Publisher: Boston and New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0618083618
• ISBN 13: 9780618083619
• Binding: Soft cover
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Synopsis

J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned author of THE HOBBIT, THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE SILMARILLION, was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences the world over. In fact, his talent was far more than he admitted, and his sense of design was natural and keen.
J.R.R. TOLKIEN: ARTIST & ILLUSTRATOR explores Tolkien's art at length, from his childhood paintings and drawings to his final sketches. At its heart are his illustrations for his books, especially his tales of Middle-earth. Also examined are the pictures Tolkien made for his children, his expressive calligraphy, his love of decoration, and his contributions to the typography and design of his books.
With 200 reproductions, many in full colour, this lavishly-produced book offers a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to discover a largely unexplored aspect of J.R.R. Tolkien's character.

About the Authors

J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

WAYNE G. HAMMOND is a leading expert on Tolkien and coauthor of the acclaimed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, and The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide with Christina Scull.

CHRISTINA SCULL is a leading expert on Tolkien and coauthor of the acclaimed The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, and The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide with Wayne G. Hammond.