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 Five Specially Priced Tolkien Companions You can ready yourself now for the blockbuster of the Christmas season, the movie adaptation of Tolkien's masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, with these five Tolkien companions -- filled with charts, maps, genealogical tables, and breathtaking illustrations that bring the history and the magic of Middle-earth and its fabulous inhabitants to life.
J.R.R. Tolkien's inspired word pictures have transported countless readers to the magical world of Middle-earth -- a kingdom inhabited by such unforgettable characters as the Great Goblin, Smaug the dragon, and the great wizard Gandolf. Small wonder that this wonderland has provided a rich source of inspiration for artists. In this book nine talented painters contribute powerful interpretations of Middle-earth, each one accompanied by the text that inspired it. 8-1/4" x 11". Color illus. 128pp. Hardcover. Anyone familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien's epic tale The Lord of the Rings knows the literary merits of this wonderful adventure fantasy. Yet, interestingly, Tolkien's overriding ambition was not to write a great story but rather to create a mythological system for the English people. In this book, David Day delves into the inspirations and sources for the Ring stories, exploring an ancient storytelling tradition that dates back to the dawn of Western culture and encompasses Norse mythology, Arthurian legend, Celtic and Saxon myths, the classical tradition, and more. Alan Lee's evocative color and black-and-white illustrations capture the magic of these mythic characters and themes. 8-1/2" x 11". 183pp. Hardcover. Compiling every fact, name, word, and date from all of Tolkien's works into one comprehensive and accessible volume, The Tolkien Companion is a definitive guide to the magical world of Middle-earth. Here, in one source, is the High History of the Elven peoples; a guide to the various Elvish writing systems; plus explanatory maps, charts, even genealogical tables. An indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. 544pp. Hardcover. In J.R.R. Tolkien's hands, words assumed a magical life all their own, merging so seamlessly with characters and places that it would be hard to imagine a Middle-earth without hobbits named Baggins or a dragon called Smaug. A scholar and philologist, Tolkien came by his preoccupation with language honestly. This unique book reveals the puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations playfully frolicking beneath the surface of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. 9" x 12". Color and b&w illus. 91pp. Hardcover. This enchantingly beautiful book is an illustrated A-to-Z guide to the imaginary beasts, monsters, deities, races, nations, flora, and fauna of J.R.R. Tolkien's fantasy worlds of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. A valuable reference for Tolkien readers, it features more than 100 black-and-white drawings and 36 full-color paintings by 11 of Europe's best fantasy artists. 8-1/2" x 11". Color and b&w illus. 287pp. Hardcover. |
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