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.
The Art of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien is an art book edited by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, published in 2011.
The work reproduces, with commentary, over 100 illustrations made by J.R.R. Tolkien, of which all are related to The Hobbit. As stated by the authors, " more than two dozen of these pictures are previously unpublished, and many have never before been printed in colour.
" [1]. Unique to this edition are two poster-size, fold-out maps revealing all the detail of Thror's Map and Wilderland, an illustrated 88-page booklet, and a printed art card reproducing Tolkien's original dustjacket painting. This beautifully illustrated book showcases J.R.R.
Tolkien's original artwork, offering readers a unique glimpse into his creative process behind Middle-earth. With more than 100 detailed sketches, maps, drawings, and paintings, it highlights the visual development of the beloved fantasy world through the author's own hand. Read reviews and buy The Art of the Hobbit - by J R R Tolkien & Wayne G Hammond (Hardcover) at Target.
Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more. To celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, a sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 Hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien.
A sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than 100 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit. 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. A beautiful art book containing over a 100 illustrations by Tolkien for The Hobbit, featuring sketches, drawings and maps, as well as alternative designs not seen in the final work.
Commentary by Tolkien experts Wayne Hammond and Christina Skull give insight and analysis into the work. Publisher's Description 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 white it was still in manuscript.