Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit

Daniel Falconer & K. M. Rice

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ISBN 10: 0062486144 ISBN 13: 9780062486141

Published by Harper Publishing, 2017

Language: English

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Good; Hardcover; Light wear to the front cover with heavier shelfwear/scratches to the back cover; Remainder mark to the bottom textblock edge, otherwise unblemished textblock edges; The endpapers and text pages are all clean and unmarked; The binding is excellent with a straight spine; This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box with foam padding; Large Format (11.75" - 12.75" tall); Heavy (7.5 lbs); Green and gold covers with image of gold ring to the front cover, and title in gold lettering; 2017, Harper Publishing; 512 pages; "Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit," by Daniel Falconer & K. M. Rice.

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Title: Middle-earth from Script to Screen: Building the World of the Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit
Publisher: Harper Publishing
Publication Date: 2017
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0062486144
ISBN 13: 9780062486141
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good

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For the first time ever, the epic, in-depth story of the creation of one of the most famous fantasy worlds ever imagined--an illustrious compendium that reveals the breathtaking craftsmanship, artistry, and technology behind the magical Middle-earth of the blockbuster film franchises, The Lord of the Rings Motion Picture Trilogy and The Hobbit Trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson.

They said it couldn't be done, but in an effort spanning a decade and undertaken in a distant corner of the world, a team of artists and creative visionaries laboured to bring the unfilmable to the silver screen. Under the direction of Sir Peter Jackson, their extraordinary efforts to adapt J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit generated almost 24 hours of cinematic wonder, and transported audiences to a world of astonishing beauty and power.

Richly illustrated with thousands of film frames, concept art and behind-the-scenes imagery, many previously unseen, Middle-earth: From Script to Screen follows in the footsteps of the Fellowship of the Ring and the Company of Thorin Oakenshield, visiting the realms and landscapes of Middle-earth and uncovering their secrets. Accompanying this stunning gallery, cast and crew reflect upon their experiences, share brand-new stories and insights into how the wildernesses and soundstages of New Zealand were transformed into a magical world of hobbits, Dwarves and Elves, resulting in one of the most spectacular achievements in cinematic history.

With foreword by Sir Peter Jackson and additional writing by K.M. Rice; illustrated with final film imagery, behind-the-scenes pictures and conceptual artwork, including places not seen in the final films, this monumental compilation offers unique and far-reaching insights into the creation of the world we know and love as Middle-earth.

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Daniel Falconer has been a designer at Weta Workshop for more than twenty years, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the company's high profile projects, including The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and The Hobbit movie adaptations. As author, Daniel has written a dozen books for Weta Workshop, including The Art of District 9 and the seven part Chronicles series, showcasing both Weta's work and that of the associated film service companies based in Wellington, New Zealand, on The Hobbit film trilogy. He lives in Wellington with his wife Catherine and two daughters, reveling in his dream career of playing in imaginary worlds every day.

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