A tribute to Alan Lee, best known as the illustrator of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
Tolkien's books have influenced many around the globe but his illustrations are much less known than his writing. Here's Middle Earth in art!
Tolkien's books have influenced many around the globe but his illustrations are much less known than his writing. Here's Middle Earth in art!
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An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works
A rare exhibition of the Hobbit author’s life and art reveals an imaginary realm that continues to inspire new generations
In this biweekly series, we’re exploring the evolution of both major and minor figures in Tolkien’s legendarium, tracing the transformations of these characters through drafts and early manuscripts through to the finished work. This installment looks at Tolkien’s “first lady,” Idril: the central female character in his first tale from Middle-earth, a wise counselor, and Read More »
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The Magical Art Of J.R.R. Tolkien
A few years ago, we featured J.R.R. Tolkien's personal cover designs for the Lord of the Rings trilogy, a series of novels that justifiably made his name as a world-builder in prose (and occasional verse), but rather overshadowed his output as an illustrator.
Explore Phobso1's 575 photos on Flickr!
Tar-Aldarion and Erendis - Númenor by Denis Gordeev
Link to art HERE Andreth was wisewoman from the House of Bëor. She was called Saelind by the Elves, for she was wise in thought and l...
I grew up in Christchurch, New Zealand, and occasionally visited The Christchurch Art Gallery. In the viewing room to the left of the entrance hall there was an especially memorable painting. Every now and then I come across a piece of art which takes my breath away, and this was one of the first. When […]
