{"product_id":"a-middle-earth-traveler-sketches-from-bag-end-to-mordor-9781328557513","title":"A Middle-Earth Traveler: Sketches from Bag End to Mordor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Middle-earth Traveler \u003c\/em\u003eis an illustrated guide to J. R. R. Tolkien's most famous creation, with lavish art showing the many locations and characters the author described in his classic novels, along with notes on their importance to the world--the perfect gift for Tolkien enthusiasts. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Middle-earth Traveler \u003c\/em\u003epresents a walking tour of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those just over the hill or beyond the horizon. Events from Tolkien's books are explored--battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time of \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e; lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSketches that have an 'on-the-spot' feel to them are interwoven with the artist's observations gleaned from Tolkien's books and recollections of his time spent in Middle-earth while working alongside Peter Jackson on the \u003cem\u003eLord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHobbit\u003c\/em\u003e film trilogies. Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art, and many new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, \u003cem\u003eA Middle-earth Traveler\u003c\/em\u003e will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkien's magical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Howe\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e William Morrow \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/09\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.8lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.80w x 0.80d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781328557513\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJOHN HOWE served as a chief conceptual designer for both of Peter Jackson's \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHobbit \u003c\/i\u003emovie trilogies, and re-illustrated the maps of \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillion, \u003c\/i\u003ealong with numerous other fantastical worlds. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"John Howe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42887712047167,"sku":"9781328557513","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/0710\/5855\/files\/9781328557513.jpg?v=1770396362","url":"https:\/\/casitamanga.com\/products\/a-middle-earth-traveler-sketches-from-bag-end-to-mordor-9781328557513","provider":"Casita Manga","version":"1.0","type":"link"}