Realms of Tolkien Images Of Middle-earth First Edition (1996, Hardcover)
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First edition
Good to great condition overall. Some minor folding damage and slight rips on dust jacket but it is intact. Condition of book is excellent with only minimal page discoloration. Ships protected in box to preserve item. About the book: Following the success of "Tolkien's World," this collection of shining illustrations inspired by the work of J.R.R. Tolkien is as beautiful and unique as its predecessor. This breathtaking four-color volume is designed in a deluxe, oversized format, and includes paintings from a diverse group of international artists. Each picture is accompanied by text from the relevant passage in Tolkien's fiction as well as a personal statement by the artist about the inspiration and influence J.R.R. Tolkien has had on their work. Includes works by an electric group of artists, both famous and up-and-coming: Alan Lee, renowned for his atmospheric interpretations of folklore and legend, as well as his stunning illustrations for "The Lord of the Rings" John Howe, creator of many Tolkien book covers and acclaimed for his powerful representations of the landscapes and peoples of Middle-earth Ted Nasmith, known for his classically accurate and dramatic pictures Inger Edelfeldt, illustrator of many beautiful and unusual Tolkien calendars, book covers and posters.
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers LLC
- Year: 1996
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780061055324
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