Synopses & Reviews
A dual-edition full-color book for the millions of fans who have taken The Lord of the Rings to heart through the celebrated and#64257;lm trilogy. Many of the images included in this volume, depicting pivotal scenes and characters, were previously embargoed and have never appeared in book form. The work of Alan Lee and John Howe and#151; the two artists most closely associated with Tolkienand#8217;s world and#151; is featured, along with that of many other talented artists and designers. The artistsand#8217; own descriptions of the design process used in creating the look of the and#64257;lms both enlighten and enliven this essential book.
About the Author
GARY RUSSELL traveled to film production sites in New Zealand to conduct hundreds of exclusive interviews with the principal artists whose work is detailed in this book. The author of The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Art of the Return of the King, Russell has worked widely in media as a magazine editor, novelist, columnist, and audio drama producer.