The Art of the Hobbit Hardcover - 2012
by J. R. Tolkien; Wayne G. Hammond
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.
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s complete artwork for The Hobbit, presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversary
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 Hobbit by 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.
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J.R.R. Tolkien s complete artwork for "The Hobbit," presented for the first time in celebration of the 75th anniversary
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 Hobbit" "by 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.
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- Title The Art of the Hobbit
- Author J. R. Tolkien; Wayne G. Hammond
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition First Edition
- Pages 144
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Morrow & Company, Boston
- Date 2012-09-18
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9780547928258 / 0547928254
- Weight 2 lbs (0.91 kg)
- Dimensions 10.1 x 10.3 x 0.7 in (25.65 x 26.16 x 1.78 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Tolkien, J. R. R - Illustrations, Fantasy fiction, English - Illustrations
- Dewey Decimal Code 741.640
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Citations
- Booklist, 11/01/2012, Page 11
- Publishers Weekly, 08/27/2012, Page 68
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