Unfinished Tales by J.
R. R. Tolkien (Author), Christopher
Tolkien (Editor), Alan
Lee (Illustrator), John
Howe (Illustrator), Ted
Nasmith (Illustrator)
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the first ever illustrated
edition of this collection of tales which takes readers further into the
stories told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion,
featuring 18 full-colour paintings depicting scenes from the First, Second and
Third Ages of Middle-earth.
Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in
time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and
provides those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with a whole
collection of background and new stories.
The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and
comprises such elements as The Quest of Erebor, Gandalf’s lively account of how
it was that he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End; the
emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of
Beleriand; and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders
of Rohan.
Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long
ages of Númenor before its downfall, and all that is known about such matters
as the Five Wizards, the Palantíri and the legend of Amroth. The tales were
edited by Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story,
helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of
the rest of his father’s writings.
Perilous and Fair: Women in the Works and Life of J. R. R.
Tolkien by Janet
Brennan Croft (Author, Editor), Phoebe
C. Linton (Contributor), Una
McCormack (Contributor), John
D. Rateliff (Contributor), Melanie
A. Rawls (Contributor), Robin
Anne Reid (Contributor), & 3 more
Since the earliest scholarship on The Lord of the Rings and
The Silmarillion, critics have discussed how the works of J. R. R. Tolkien seem
either to ignore women or to place them on unattainable pedestals. To remedy
such claims that Tolkien’s fiction has nothing useful or modern to say about
women, Perilous and Fair focuses critical attention on views that interpret
women in Tolkien’s works and life as enacting essential, rather than merely
supportive roles. Perilous and Fair includes seven classic articles as well as
seven new examinations of women in Tolkien’s works and life. These fourteen
articles bring together perspectives not only on Tolkien’s most commonly
discussed female characters-- Éowyn, Galadriel, and Lúthien—but also on less
studied figures such as Nienna, Yavanna, Shelob, and Arwen. Among others, the
collection features such diverse critical approaches and methods as literary
source study, historical context, feminist theory, biographical investigation,
close-reading textual analysis, Jungian archetypes, and fanfiction
reader-response. – Amazon.
A Middle-earth Traveler: Sketches from Bag End to
Mordor by John
Howe (Author)
A Middle-earth Traveler is an illustrated guide to J.R.R.
Tolkien's most famous creation, with lavish art showing the many locations and
characters the author described in his classic novels, along with notes on
their importance to the world.
A Middle-earth Traveler presents a walking tour of J.R.R. Tolkien’s
Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those
just over the hill or beyond the horizon. Events from Tolkien’s books are
explored—battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time
of The Lord of the Rings; lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well
as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the
seas.
Sketches that have an ‘on-the-spot’ feel to them are interwoven with the
artist’s observations gleaned from Tolkien’s books and recollections of his
time spent in Middle-earth while working alongside Peter Jackson on the Lord
of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Combining
concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art, and many new
paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveler will
take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkien’s magical
landscape. – Amazon.
The Hobbit: The Art of War: The
Battle of the Five Armies: Chronicles by Weta
Presented by Academy Award-winning director Sir Peter
Jackson, the ultimate insider’s look at the conflicts and battles waged
in The Hobbit movie trilogy: how they were devised, composed,
designed, staged and more.
Smaug’s fiery attack on Lake-town, the White Council’s raid
of Dol Guldur, the ferocious Battle of the Five Armies itself—all of the
conflicts waged in The Hobbit motion picture trilogy are
examined in exquisite detail from the first skirmish to the ultimate
conflagration in the trilogy’s dramatic conclusion.
The Hobbit: The Art of War brings together all of the special effects
imagery in the Weta archives and unprecedented access to Sir Peter Jackson—the
genius behind some of the world’s biggest motion-picture franchises, The
Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit—who shares his expertise
and encyclopedic knowledge with fans as never before.
The Hobbit: The Art of War takes fans inside this creative visionary’s mind
and gives them an understanding of how he plotted each and every movement
captured on film. Jackson offers in-depth discussions of the strategies of each
army, the tactics they employed, and the significance of each collision between
rival cultures. The cast members from the three films also share personal
stories of how their characters’ tales are resolved.
Meet the armies of digitally generated creatures these heroes
must overcome, delve into the world of Weta Digital and the Motion Capture
Studio. Discover how the largely digital battles were achieved, from the design
and creation of the battles’ creatures and the fight choreography, to the
extended environments and visual effects necessary to make Tolkien’s world
vividly real. The Hobbit: The Art of War is packed with lavish
galleries showcasing the costumes, armor, weapons, and props integral to the
battles, as well as the stories behind their creation.
With never-before-heard behind-the-scenes, on-the-set, and
in-the-studio stories, and exclusive detailed content, The Hobbit: The
Art of War is the ultimate Hobbit fan’s encyclopedia
and a must have for all aficionados of the craft of filmmaking. – Amazon.
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Chronicles: Cloaks & Daggers by Weta
The ultimate insider look at the filmmaking process of The
Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a
continuation of the two of the world’s biggest motion-picture franchises, The
Hobbit, and The Lord of the Rings, by one of the world’s most notable
directors, Peter Jackson.
Richly illustrated with behind-the-scenes photographs,
digital renders, and film stills, this comprehensive book explores the costumes
and props, including armour, weapons and jewelry, made for the first two films.
Chapters will be broken down by type and character: Dwarves, Wizards, Hobbits,
Rivendell Elves, Mirkwood Elves and more.
The book will lean heavily on beautiful studio and on-set
photography of the finished pieces as well as film stills that provide context.
Concept art, detail shots and imagery of materials samples and mock-ups will
also be used to weave stories around the finished items. Behind the scenes
processes will be showcased with supporting photographs of elements being
created.
First-hand accounts from the actors, artists, digital effects
specialists, and many other crew members describe the process and how the
production unfolded, while also sharing insights into the characters. The book
will have a bonus feature, unique to this book.
Compiled by Weta Workshop designer Daniel Falconer and featuring a wealth of stunning imagery, this book puts the reader face-to-face with all of the creatures and characters that populate the first two films in the Peter Jackson trilogy. – Amazon.
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