The author has written a literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. He shows how the "Lord of the Rings" is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition dating back to the dawn of western culture, and how Tolkien created his own mythology for the 20th century by drawing on the world's primary myths and legends.
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Alan Lee was invited to illustrate the centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings, which led to further Tolkien editions, including The Hobbit and the three ‘Great Tales’: The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien and The Fall of Gondolin. He worked as Conceptual Designer and Set Decorator on both The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit film trilogies, receiving the Academy Award for Best Art Direction for his work on The Return of the King.
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Anbieter: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The author has written a literary detective work about Tolkien's inspiration and sources. He shows how the "Lord of the Rings" is the result of an ancient story-telling tradition dating back to the dawn of western culture, and how Tolkien created his own mythology for the 20th century by drawing on the world's primary myths and legends. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Artikel-Nr. GOR001487431
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Anbieter: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Artikel-Nr. 6738478-6
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Anbieter: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. 1st printing. Light wear to boards. Content is clean. Good DJ with some loss on the back and spotting. Artikel-Nr. 9999-999107447453
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Anbieter: First.Editions1st, Wolverhampton, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: New. First (1st) Edition. Fine ex Library . First (1st) Printing / Impression 135798642 . Year: 1994 . 0. Artikel-Nr. 729
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Anbieter: Hall of Books, Oswestry, SHROP, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. Alan Lee (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition first impression hardback, 1994, with unclipped jacket. In overall fine, as-new condition, dust jacket now protected in removable wrapper. Internally clean. Binding tight and appears almost unread; no annotation or inscriptions; text and illustrations bright and clear throughout. Not an old library book. Artikel-Nr. 201731
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