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The Road Goes Ever On and On

Author
Brian Sibley
John Howe
Genre
Media
Book
Publisher
Harper Collins
ISBN
978-000731269
Reviewer
Vicky

Synopsis

The essential companion for any reader journeying through The Lord of the Rings, illustrated by John Howe, conceptual artist on the Lord of the Rings films. Writer and broadcaster Brian Sibley is a foremost expert on The Lord of the Rings (he adapted the novel for the award-winning BBC radio dramatisation in 1980), and here in this clothbound hardback presents an entertaining and informative overview of the writing of The Lord of the Rings, and the creation of the original maps by Tolkien and his son, Christopher. The book is accompanied by a full-colour illustrated map, which can be removed for reference or even for framing. The map is a real labour of love, illustrated by world-renowned Tolkien artist John Howe, the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his multi-award winning Lord of The Rings film trilogy, and who is soon to work on Guillermo del Toro's Hobbit film. Each element in this collector's package is special; together they provide an enchanting and desirable artefact that will be a prized possession of Tolkien readers of all ages.

Review

There is no doubt about it, this book is definitely one that every Tolkien fan should have. It is pocket sized and packed full of information as to where everything is geographically as well as being beautifully illustrated.

The full map of Tokien's Middle Earth is carefully folded in a neat pouch at the back of the book.

If you want to follow Frodo's journey with his companions in a more visual way then I highly recommend this book.

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