April 12, 2024
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator HBDJ by Wayne G. Hammond & Christina Scull
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J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator HBDJ by Wayne G. Hammond & Christina Scull J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator Wayne G. Hammond & Christina Scull Houghton Mifflin 1995 H ard to find first edition with complete number line. The h ardcover book with unclipped jacket is in good plus condition. No names or marking and the book has clean pages. The jacket is good plus with light edge wear , several closed tears on the rear panel and two short chips. The front panel is complete with no tears ; the colors remain bright and unfaded . There is a red remainder dot on out edge. It is now in a new Brodart protective sleeve and is a handsome copy of this Tolkien book. This somewhat scarce book is a collection of paintings (mostly watercolors) and drawings by for his stories, published posthumously in 1995. The book explores Tolkien's art at length, from his childhood paintings and drawings to his final sketches. At its heart are illustrations for his books, especially his tales of Middle-earth. Also examined are the pictures Tolkien made for his children (notably in his The Father Christmas Letters and Mr. Bliss ) his expressive calligraphy, his love of decoration, and his contributions to the typography and design of his books. J. R. R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator won the 1996 Mythopeic Scholarship Award for Inkling Studies.
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