Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien: A Comprehensive Illustrated Art Book of The Hobbit and Middle-earth Designs - Hardcover

With Christopher Tolkien as your guide, embark on a tour through this colorful gallery of enchanting art by J.R.R. Tolkien, originally published in the groundbreaking Tolkien Calendars of the 1970s. This collection, now reissued after nearly 30 years, showcases J.R.R. Tolkien’s remarkable talent as an artist.

Highlights of the Collection:

• Fascinating insight into Tolkien’s visual conception of beloved places and events from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.
• Examples of Tolkien's artistry:
  • Delicate watercolors of Rivendell, the Forest of Lothlórien, Smaug, and Old Man Willow.
  • Drawings and sketches of iconic locations like Moria Gate and Minas Tirith.

Comprehensive Collection:

This collection forms a thorough compilation of Tolkien’s own illustrations for his most celebrated works. It also includes:

• Beautiful designs featuring:
  • Patterns of flowers and trees.
  • Friezes, tapestries, and heraldic devices inspired by Middle-earth.

Together, these pieces provide abundant visual evidence of the richness and depth of Tolkien’s imagination.

Unique Insight from Christopher Tolkien:

Christopher Tolkien personally selected this gallery and added detailed notes on the sources for each picture. His commentary offers a rare glimpse into the artistic vision of his father, J.R.R. Tolkien.

• Hardback
• 112 pages, 18 b/w, 94 col illus