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Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
Catherine Mcilwaine
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Description for Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
Hardcover.
This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien’s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works – 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Silmarillion' and reproduces personal photographs and private papers,some of which have never been seen before in print. Tolkien drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature and language to inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some of the main themes in Tolkien’s life and work including the influence ... Read more
This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien’s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works – 'The Hobbit', 'The Lord of the Rings' and 'The Silmarillion' and reproduces personal photographs and private papers,some of which have never been seen before in print. Tolkien drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature and language to inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some of the main themes in Tolkien’s life and work including the influence ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2018
Publisher
The Bodleian Library
Condition
New
Number of Pages
416
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781851244850
SKU
9781851244850
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Ref
99-1
About Catherine Mcilwaine
Catherine McIlwaine is the Tolkien Archivist at The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Reviews for Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
'The excellent catalogue is well worth its £40.'
The Times
'...a splendid collective effort that offers the reader a beautiful, accurate and at times moving portrayal of Tolkien, the man and the author, But, just as importantly, it successfully captures the complexity and depth of Tolkien's literary endeavour, facilitating the reader's approach to a monumental, many-layered palimpsest.'
... Read more
The Times
'...a splendid collective effort that offers the reader a beautiful, accurate and at times moving portrayal of Tolkien, the man and the author, But, just as importantly, it successfully captures the complexity and depth of Tolkien's literary endeavour, facilitating the reader's approach to a monumental, many-layered palimpsest.'
... Read more