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This richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, and includes dozens of brand-new paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins.Since The Hobbit was first published in 1937, generations of readers have fallen under its spell. That magic was reignited sixty years later, when Alan Lee was commissioned to produce a special illustrated edition, and his delicate pencil drawings and beautiful watercolour paintings have become for many the definitive vision of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.In this sumptuous, large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created these images, which would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkien’s own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson’s film adaptations and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award.The Hobbit Sketchbook is filled with more than 100 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces that reveal how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains a wealth of brand-new full-colour paintings and sketches drawn specially for this book, which unlock the secrets of how Alan creates his own magic and provide a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who breathed new life into Tolkien’s vision.

Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts, this epic tale presents the story of Beren and Lúthien as a continuous and standalone narrative, reuniting fans with the rich landscape of Middle-earth, populated by Elves, Men, Dwarves, and Orcs. This tale is essential to the evolution of The Silmarillion, reflecting the myths and legends of the First Age conceived by J.R.R. Tolkien. Written after his return from the battle of the Somme in 1916, the story centers on the love between Beren, a mortal man, and Lúthien, an immortal Elf. Their love is shadowed by the opposition of Lúthien's father, a powerful Elvish lord, who imposes an impossible task on Beren before he can wed her. This sets the stage for their heroic quest to confront Morgoth, the greatest evil being, in an attempt to steal a Silmaril. Christopher Tolkien endeavors to extract this story from its larger context, illustrating its evolution through various forms, including prose and verse from later texts. By presenting these elements together for the first time, he reveals aspects of the narrative that were lost over time, showcasing the development of this legendary tale within Middle-earth.

In the Tale of The Fall of Gondolin are two of the greatest powers in the world. There is Morgoth of the uttermost evil, unseen in this story but ruling over a vast military power from his fortress of Angband. Deeply opposed to Morgoth is Ulmo, second in might only to Manwë, chief of the Valar.

Niets blijft en niets vergaat - dat is de grondgedachte van Ovidius' imposante gedicht Metamorphosen . De dichter neemt de lezer mee vanaf Chaos tot en met de komst van de grote keizer Augustus. De meest wonderbaarlijke verhalen passeren de revue: over Phaëton en de zonnewagen, over Narcissus en Echo, Daedalus en Icarus en nog heel veel andere inmiddels beroemde antieke personages. Zijn werk is één lange, betoverende reeks van gedaanteverwisselingen.

Dieser atemberaubende neue und praktische Kurs, in dem edle Krieger und mystische Elfen gleich neben primitiven Orks, Drachen und anderen Fantasy-Charakteren stehen, ist ein Must-Have für alle Fantasy-Künstler und solche, die es werden möchten. Ein Kunstkurs, der keine Fragen offen lässt und sämtliche Zeichentechniken des weltbekannten Meisters der Fantasy-Kunst, John Howe, entmystifiziert. Er führt den Leser Schritt für Schritt durch zehn leicht verständliche Demonstrationen, die ganz speziell für dieses Buch zusammengestellt wurden, um Johns einzigartigen Ansatz beim Zeichnen zu veranschaulichen

A fantasy adventure saga set in the early days of Middle-Earth features humans and elves, dwarves and dragons, orcs and dark sorcerers clashing in an epic battle between good and evil.

A sumptuous large-format hardback containing sketches and paintings from the illustrated Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material.

Systematisch erforscht und umfassend vorgestellt: die Bewohner der "anderen Welt": hilfreiche Heinzelmännchen, Kobolde und andere Hausgeister, arglistige Irrlichter, Schreckgespenster, Hexen, Wassernymphen und blutrünstige Nachtmahre. Sie sind mitten unter uns, doch sie sind launisch und unberechenbar, und man stellt sich besser gut mit ihnen...

This is the final part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a cover image from the film. fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. trilogy, incorporating images from the films on the covers. The story focuses on the forces of Gondor and Rohan, which must make a last desperate stand against the monstrous armies of the Dark Lord, Sauron. While good and evil engage in mighty battle, the fate of Middle-earth rests in the hands of two weary hobbits.

Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.To celebrate the release of the first of Peter Jackson's two-part film adaptation of THE HOBBIT, THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY, this second part of THE LORD OF THE RINGS is available for a limited time with an exclusive cover image from Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy.

"The Hobbit" is the prelude to "The Lord of the Rings" series, and should be read before "The Fellowship of the Ring".

An illustrated collection of J.R.R. Tolkien's poetry from "The Lord of the Rings," showcasing a range of themes from lyrical to heroic, including songs of elves and hobbits that capture the diverse moods of this epic fantasy.

La larga época del asedio ha terminado. Troya yace en ruinas. En los barcos negros de la flota griega se levantan las velas. Sin embargo, el rey Odiseo de Ítaca enfrenta en su regreso peligros de una magnitud que no había experimentado durante toda la guerra de Troya. Arrastrado por vientos adversos a aguas desconocidas, Odiseo debe lidiar no solo con los errores de su tripulación, sino también con pruebas cada vez más difíciles: en la tierra de los Cíclopes antropófagos, en la isla de la poderosa hechicera Circe, en el reino de las sombras. Y cuando finalmente alcanza la costa de Ítaca, encuentra a su amada Penélope rodeada de jóvenes pretendientes. Pero entonces la diosa Atenea se pone de su lado. En la narración de Rosemary Sutcliff de la Odisea, la grandiosa, pero también muy compleja, poesía épica de Homero se convierte en un cautivador relato de viaje, donde aparecen una serie de personajes inusuales, magos y monstruos.

Homer's epic poem, The Iliad, is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time. Rich with arresting imagery and memorable characters, its powerful metaphors still permeate modern culture. This brilliant retelling offers young readers an exciting introduction to the heroes of ancient Greece while providing the complete story of the battle of Troy. The legendary beauty, Helen, is abducted, leading to a decade-long conflict in which even the gods and goddesses take sides and intervene. This is the Trojan War, where the most valiant heroes of the ancient world are pitted against one another. Here Hector, Ajax, Achilles, and Odysseus meet their most formidable challenges and in some cases, their tragic ends. Rosemary Sutcliff makes such extraordinary stories as those of the Trojan horse, of Aphrodite and the golden apple, and of the fearsome warrior women, the Amazons, accessible to contemporary young people.

The first book in the Lord of the rings trilogy. In a sleepy village in the Shire, a young hobbit is entrusted with an immense task. He must make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, there to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power, the only thing that prevents the Dark Lord's evil dominion. Tells of the fateful power of the one ring. All the members of the fellowship, hobbits, elves and wizards, are plunged into a clash between good and evil

Fantastický svět legendární Středozemě, zobrazené na stránkách Hobita, Pána prstenů, Silmarillionu a dalších próz J. R. R. Tolkiena, nepřestává inspirovat renomované ilustrátory i amatérské výtvarníky v mnoha zemích světa. Výbor Tolkienovy říše navazuje na úspěšný svazek Svět J. R. R. Tolkiena (1994) a umožňuje českým čtenářům Tolkienových děl seznámit se v téměř šedesáti barevných reprodukcích s novými díly Alana Leeho, Johna Howea, Teda Nasmithe a dalších známých ilustrátorů i s dalšími neznámými interpretacemi scén z Tolkienovýchknih v pracích italských a nizozemských výtvarníků. Stejně jako u předchozího souboru doprovází každou reprodukci pasáž z textu, který výtvarné dílo inspiroval, a svazek doplňují krátká vyznání jednotlivých ilustrátorů a stručný Tolkienův životopis.

Dílo J. R. R. Tolkiena se v uplynulých desetiletích stalo inspirací již několika generacím malířů, které si podmanil fantastický svět bájné Středozemě, mistrně zachycený na stránkách Hobita, Pána prstenů, Silmarillionu a dalších autorových próz. Svět J. R. R. Tolkiena, sestavený k stému výročí autorova narození, obsahuje výběr šesti desítek barevných reprodukcí děl devíti zahraničních výtvarníků včetně několika předních ilustrátorů Tolkienova díla. Každou reprodukci doprovází pasáž z textu, který výtvarné dílo inspiroval, a svazek doplňují krátká vyznání jednotlivých výtvarníků a stručný Tolkienův životopis. Českému čtenáři Tolkienových próz kniha nabízí nejen vzrušující setkání s magickými krajinami, důvěrně známými hrdiny, pohádkovými bytostmi a dramatickými bitevními scénami, ale také ojedinělou možnost seznámit se s rozličnými způsoby výtvarné interpretace světa velkého vypravěče.

Paul wird durch einen Spiegel in eine vergangene Welt geholt und soll dem Erfinder Salaman unter vielerlei Gefahren den Spiegelstein wiederbringen, der dem Betrachter sein wahres Wesen zeigt. In die magisch-realistischen Bilder sind erstmals Hologramme eingearbeitet, die durch ihre Dreidimensionalität einen phantastisch-zauberhaften Effekt erzielen.

Contains all three volumes of Tolkien's fantasy classic recently voted all time favourite book by the customers of A & R Australia.

An English schoolboy is snatched into another world by the magician scientist Salaman, who forces him to brave underwater terrors in a quest for the priceless Mirrorstone.

Identifies and pictures all the faery types including elves, gnomes, pixies, leprechauns, and dryads, drawing from Celtic stories, the English-language oral tradition, and the works of poets to illuminate their ways of life.