J R R Tolkien, Artist & Illustrator (inc. Early Works; Visions, Myths, Legends; Mr Bliss, Christmas Cards, Father Christmas; The Hobbit; Lord of the Rings; Patterns & Devices; Appendix on Calligraphy )

Hammond, Wayne G with Christina Scull ( J R R ( John Ronald Reuel ) Tolkien related)

ISBN 10: 0261103229 / ISBN 13: 9780261103221

Published by London, UK: Harper Collins / HarperCollins, 2004, 1st NEW Edition ( 2nd UK Edition ), First Printing, London, England, 2004

About this Item

-----------( 1st printing of the First NEW edition ) ----hardcover, a Near Fine example, a wee bit of rubbing to bottom edge of boards ---in a visually attractive dustjacket but there is a closed tear( archival paper tape repair on verso of jacket ---archival tape is removable ) and some light crinkling, tear is now further stabilized with a hi-quality mylar protector, 208 pages, colour and b&w illustrations throughout, ---"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. In fact, for him the two were closely linked, and in his paintings and drawings he displayed remarkable powers of invention that equalled his gift for words. His books have been read by many thousands; most of his art, however, has only been seen by a few. ---This book 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 (notably in his Father Christmas letters and for the story Mr. Bliss), his expressive calligraphy, his love of decoration, and his contributions to the typography and design of his books. -- J.R.R. Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator contains 200 reproductions, over half of which are in colour "---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo, ///NOT SIGNED ---GUARANTEED to be AVAILABLE/// ---sizes are approximate (generally within 1/8 inch)--- Size: 9w x 11.25h Inches.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: J R R Tolkien, Artist & Illustrator (inc. Early Works; Visions, Myths, Legends; Mr Bliss, Christmas Cards, Father Christmas; The Hobbit; Lord of the Rings; Patterns & Devices; Appendix on Calligraphy )
• Publisher: London, UK: Harper Collins / HarperCollins, 2004, 1st NEW Edition ( 2nd UK Edition ), First Printing, London, England
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0261103229
• ISBN 13: 9780261103221
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Illustrator: J R R Tolkien
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Signed: Not Signed
• Book Type: NOT Price Clipped
• Seller catalogs:
  • J R R Tolkien

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Synopsis

A lavishly-illustrated study of Tolkien's paintings and drawings, set in the context of his writings.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. In fact, for him the two were closely linked, and in his paintings and drawings he displayed remarkable powers of invention that equalled his gift for words. His books have been read by many thousands; most of his art, however, has only been seen by a few.This book 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 (notably in his `Father Christmas' letters and for the story Mr. Bliss), his expressive calligraphy, his love of decoration, and his contributions to the typography and design of his books.J.R.R. Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator contains 200 reproductions, over half of which are in colour and many published for the first time.

From the Publisher

'Tolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best' - The Times