McIlwaine, Catherine
Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9781851244850
- author:
- McIlwaine, Catherine
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- The Bodleian Library
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 25.9 x 23.7 centimetres (1.85 kg
- Genre:
- Biography, Literary, Arts & Photography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The creative genius behind Middle-earth's most iconic stories is revealed in this lavishly illustrated book. Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth explores the remarkable talents of J.R.R. Tolkien, from his linguistic and philological expertise to his skill as an illustrator and storyteller. Through 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps, and letters, as well as personal photographs and private papers, this book brings together a vast collection of original material that has never been seen before in print. Six essays delve into the life and work of Tolkien, including the influence of northern languages and legends on his writing, the importance of his invented languages, and the role of his visual imagination in his artwork. This ambitious publication draws on extensive archives from institutions such as the Bodleian Libraries and Marquette University, offering a unique insight into the creative process behind The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.
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