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The Art of the Hobbit - by J R R Tolkien & Wayne G Hammond (Hardcover)

Name: The Art of the Hobbit - by J R R Tolkien & Wayne G Hammond (Hardcover)
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J.R.R. Tolkien's complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversaryWhen J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist and drew illustrations for his book white it was still in manuscript.
Locus Awards (Art Book) 2013 4th Winner
About the Author: WAYNE G. HAMMOND and CHRISTINA SCULL are leading experts on Tolkien and the authors of the acclaimed 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.
144 Pages
Art, Popular Culture

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About the Book

Tolkien's complete artwork for "The Hobbit," presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversary. Showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his storyNincluding related pictures, more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans.

Book Synopsis

J.R.R. Tolkien's complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in celebration of the 75^th anniversary

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist and drew illustrations for his book white it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black-and-white illustrations, two maps, and binding and dust jacket designs by its author. Later, Tolkien also painted five scenes for color plates, which comprise some of his best work. His illustrations for The Hobbit add an extra dimension to that remarkable book, and have long influenced how readers imagine Bilbo Baggins and his world.

Written and edited by leading Tolkien experts Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story--including more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans. Some of these images are published here for the first time, others for the first time in color, allowing Tolkien's Hobbit pictures to be seen completely and more vividly than ever before.

Review Quotes

"A splendid introduction to Tolkien the artist . . . Editors and experts Hammond and Scull walk through the classic book's publication history, providing context for the over 100 pieces of artwork, some never before published, which the author prepared to accompany his account of Bilbo Baggins's adventures." - Publishers Weekly

About the Author

WAYNE G. HAMMOND and CHRISTINA SCULL are leading experts on Tolkien and the authors of the acclaimed 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.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 10.1 Inches (H) x 10.3 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)

Weight: 2.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 144

Genre: Art

Sub-Genre: Popular Culture

Publisher: William Morrow & Company

Format: Hardcover

Author: J R R Tolkien & Wayne G Hammond

Language: English

Street Date: September 18, 2012

TCIN: 14237516

UPC: 9780547928258

Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-5374

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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