RARE 1979 JRR Tolkien Lord of the Rings Film Book Japan Ralph Bakshi
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Description J.R.R. Tolkien – The Lord of the Rings Film Book Part One Original Japanese Edition / 1979 / Ralph Bakshi Animated Film A vintage Japanese film book published in 1979, based on Ralph Bakshi’s animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. This is the Japanese edition titled “Film Book: The Lord of the Rings – Part One” (フィルムブック 指輪物語 前編), published by Hyoronsha in Japan. The book contains numerous color images and scenes from the classic 1978 animated film, making it an attractive collectible for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings, Ralph Bakshi animation, and vintage Japanese movie memorabilia. The distinctive Japanese cover design with the orange One Ring motif is especially attractive and gives this edition a unique appearance compared with overseas editions. Details Author: J.R.R. Tolkien Japanese translation: Akiko Tanaka Title: The Lord of the Rings – Film Book Part One Japanese title: フィルムブック 指輪物語 前編 Publisher: Hyoronsha / 評論社 Published: 1979 Language: Japanese Pages: 76 Size: Approx. 23 × 27 cm Format: Hardcover Country: Japan Based on the 1978 Ralph Bakshi animated film The Japanese edition was published in July 1979 and contains 76 pages. Condition Details The book shows only moderate signs of age. Minor age-related wear Light rubbing and surface wear to the outer cover Corners and edges show minor wear No major tears No missing pages Pages remain firmly bound Interior illustrations retain strong colors Overall very clean for a book that is more
- Year: 1979
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Fine
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