The Illustrated World of Tolkien :An Exquisite Reference Guide to Tolkien's World and the Artists his Vision Inspired
The Illustrated World of Tolkien :An Exquisite Reference Guide to Tolkien's World and the Artists his Vision Inspired
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Published:
17 October, 2019
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Description
The perfect Father's Day gift
Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created.
The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.
Published to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the publication of the international bestseller The Tolkien Bestiary, The Illustrated World of Tolkien revisits the work of some of the original illustrators but also features works from artists who have contributed to David Day's more recent books.
This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780753733806 |
| ISBN10 | 0753733803 |
| Number Of Pages | 288 |
| Item Weight | 1108 g |
| Product Dimensions | 198 x 268 x 30 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
David Day was born and brought up in Canada. He has published more than twenty books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology and a number of award-winning children's books. His writing has also appeared in many magazines and anthologies. His enduring fascination with complex mythologies led him to J.R.R. Tolkien.