Author : John Howe
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 43,66 MB
Release : 2018-10
Category : Fantasy fiction
ISBN : 9780008226770
Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth.
Author : John D. Rateliff
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 460 pages
File Size : 18,72 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Fiction
ISBN :
John Rateliff presents a major examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, including the complete unpublished draft of the story.
Author : Bradford Lee Eden
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 2014-09-24
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1476617953
At the 2013 "Celebrating The Hobbit" conference at Valparaiso University--marking the 75th anniversary of the book's publication and the first installment of Peter Jackson's Hobbit movies--two plenary papers were presented: "Anchoring the Myth: The Impact of The Hobbit on Tolkien's Legendarium" by John D. Rateliff provided numerous examples of The Hobbit's influence on Tolkien's legendarium; and "Tolkien's French Connections" by Verlyn Flieger discussed French influences on the development of Bilbo Baggins and his adventures. In discussions with the plenary speakers and other presenters, it became apparent that a book focusing on how The Hobbit influenced the subsequent development of Tolkien's legendarium was sorely needed. This collection of 15 previously unpublished essays fills that need. With Rateliff's and Flieger's papers included, the book presents two chapters on the Evolution of the Dwarven Race, two chapters on Durin's Day examining the Dwarven lunar calendar, and 11 chapters on themes exploring various topics on influences and revisions between The Hobbit and Tolkien's legendarium.
Author : J.R.R. Tolkien
Publisher : Del Rey
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 1992-04-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0345375211
The extraordinary history of Middle-earth, edited by Christopher Tolkien The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English association, they were set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the Ocean by a mariner named Eriol (or Ælfwine) to Tol Eressëa, the Lonely Isle, where Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts and original ideas of Gods and Elves; Dwarves and Orcs; the Silmarils and the Two Trees of Valinor; Nargothrond and Gondolin; and the geography and cosmology of the invented world. Praise for Book of Lost Tales 1 “In these tales we have the scholar joyously gamboling in the thickets of his imagination. . . . A commentary and notes greatly enrich the quest.”—The Daily Telegraph “Affords us an almost over-the-shoulder view into the evolving creative process and genius of J.R.R. Tolkien in a new, exciting aspect . . .The superb, sensitive, and extremely helpful commentary and editing done by Christopher Tolkien make all of this possible.”—Mythlore
Author : Noble Smith
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 24,27 MB
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1250026415
In The Wisdom of the Shire, Noble Smith sheds a light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation—the stouthearted Hobbits. How can simple pleasures such as gardening, taking long walks, and eating delicious meals with friends make you significantly happier? Why is the act of giving presents on your birthday instead of getting them such a revolutionary idea? What should you do when dealing with the Gollum in your life? And how can we carry the burden of our own "magic ring of power" without becoming devoured by it? The Wisdom of the Shire holds the answers to these and more of life's essential questions.
Author : Weta
Publisher : Harper Design
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 20,13 MB
Release : 2012-12-14
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780062200907
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Chronicles: Art & Design is a sumptuous celebration of the creative vision of Academy Award-winning filmmaker Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey. The book is packed with more than 1,000 images of concept artwork, photographs and development paintings by the artists working behind the scenes to bring Middle-earth to life, who each provide detailed and entertaining commentary that reveals the story behind the vision. As a bonus feature unique to this book, there is a special fold-out map printed in glow-in-the-dark ink and a giant four-page fold-out of Bilbo's contract. Complied by Weta Workshop senior concept designer Daniel Falconer, this is the first in a series of lavish hardcover books written and designed by the award-winning team at Weta, who are working closely with the production team to guarantee that these books will be bursting with insider information and stunning visual imagery.
Author : Miranda Paul
Publisher : Millbrook Press
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 2015-02-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467762997
In Njau, Gambia, discarded plastic bags littered the roads. Water pooled in them, bringing mosquitoes and disease. But Isatou Ceesay found a way to recycle the bags and transform her community. An inspirational true story.
Author : Gary Russell
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 25,47 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Animated films
ISBN : 9780618212903
Contains five hundred exclusive images, including pencil sketches and conceptual drawings, which helped shape the film "The Fellowship of the Ring."
Author : Marion St. John Webb
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 32,32 MB
Release : 2019-04-21
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 8026899229
Molly is a young girl who craves for a silver bracelet, and she expects to get it for birthday from her Aunt Phoebe. However, despite her great desire, she only gets a pincushion in shape of a pumpkin. Molly is dreadfully upset until she realizes that the pumpkin has some magical powers. Pumpkin takes Molly and her brother Jack on a peculiar mission in a strange world with many dangerous twists.
Author : Zetta Elliott
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 26,92 MB
Release : 2018-10-23
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1524770477
The dragon's out of the bag in this diverse, young urban fantasy from an award-winning author! When Jaxon is sent to spend the day with a mean old lady his mother calls Ma, he finds out she's not his grandmother--but she is a witch! She needs his help delivering baby dragons to a magical world where they'll be safe. There are two rules when it comes to the dragons: don't let them out of the bag, and don't feed them anything sweet. Before he knows it, Jax and his friends Vikram and Kavita have broken both rules! Will Jax get the baby dragons delivered safe and sound? Or will they be lost in Brooklyn forever? AN ALA-ALSC NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A KIRKUS REVIEWS BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR The Dragons in a Bag series continues! Don't miss The Dragon Thief, and The Witch's Apprentice.
