The Art of the Hobbit (Hardcover)

J.R.R. Tolkien

ISBN 10: 0547928254 / ISBN 13: 9780547928258

Verlag: William Morrow & Company, 2012

Beschreibung

Hardcover. 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. 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. 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. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780547928258

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Art of the Hobbit (Hardcover)
• Verlag: William Morrow & Company
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2012
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0547928254
• ISBN-13: 9780547928258
• Einband: Hardcover
• Zustand: new

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Inhaltsangabe

J.R.R. Tolkien’s complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in this edition.

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Hobbit, he was already an accomplished amateur artist, and drew illustrations for his book while it was still in manuscript. The Hobbit as first printed had ten black-and-white pictures, 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 Hobbitby J.R.R. Tolkien showcases the complete artwork created by the author for his story—including related pictures, 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.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

<div>WAYNE G. HAMMOND and CHRISTINA SCULL are leading experts on Tolkien and the authors of the acclaimed <i>J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator</i>, <i>The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion</i>, and <i>The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide</i>.</div>