Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth
Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth is a book exploring images of artwork, illustrations, maps, letters and manuscripts of professor J. R. R. Tolkien,[1] curated by the Bodleian Library and written by Catherine McIlwaine,[1] Tolkien archivist at the Bodleian.[1] The book largely documents professor Tolkien's creative processes behind works like The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.[1] Not only does the book draw on the collection at the Bodleian Library but also collections at Marquette University, as well as private collections.[1][2]
Author | Catherine McIlwaine |
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Illustrator | J. R. R. Tolkien |
Cover artist | J. R. R. Tolkien |
Country | United Kingdom |
Language | English |
Subject | Tolkien's legendarium |
Genre | Art |
Published | 1 June 2018 (Worldwide)[1] |
Publisher | The Bodleian Library |
Media type | Print (hardback) |
Pages | 288[1] |
ISBN | 978-1851244850 |
The book coincides with an exhibition of the same name at the Bodleian Library which runs from 1 June 2018 (publication date of the book) to 28 October 2018.[3]
On 22 March 2018, the Bodleian Library released a trailer for the book and exhibition via the official YouTube channel.[4]
References
- "Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth Hardcover". Amazon UK. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "Exhibition: Tolkien - Maker of Middle-earth - The Tolkien Society". The Tolkien Society. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "About the Exhibition - Tolkien: Maker of Middle-Earth". The Bodleian Library. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
- "Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth - YouTube". The Bodleian Library. 22 March 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2018.