Wayne G. Hammond Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available. The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide is a comprehensive handbook to one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century. One of two volumes comprising this definitive work, the Reader's Guide is an indispensable introduction to J. R. R. Tolkien's life, writings, and art. It includes histories and discussions of his works; analyses of the components of his vast 'Silmarillion' mythology; brief biographies of persons important in his life; accounts of places he knew; essays on topics such as Tolkien's interests and attitudes towards contemporary issues, ideas found in his works, adaptations, and invented languages; and checklists of his published works, his poetry, his pictorial art, and translations of his writings.

This two-volume slipcased set offers an extensive exploration of Tolkien's life and literary contributions, serving as a definitive companion for fans and scholars alike. The revised edition includes updated insights and analyses, making it an essential resource for understanding the depth of Tolkien's imagination and the impact of his works on literature and culture.

Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available.

Die Kunst des ›Herr der Ringe‹ versammelt alle Zeichnungen, Inschriften, Karten und Pläne J. R. R. Tolkiens zu seinem Hauptwerk in einem luxuriösen Band. Von den 180 Illustrationen werden mehr als die Hälfte zum ersten Mal veröffentlicht. Als J. R. R. Tolkien ›Der Herr der Ringe‹ schrieb, hielt er das, was vor seinem inneren Auge stand, oft in Bildern und Zeichnungen fest. Sie reichen von groben Skizzen auf den Manuskriptseiten bis hin zu fein ausgearbeiteten Illustrationen. Nur ganz wenige waren für eine Publikation bestimmt. Die meisten dienten ihm allein als Hilfe beim Ausgestalten seines vielschichtigen Epos. Daher dokumentieren diese faszinierenden Bilder, geheimnisvollen Schriften und Karten Tolkiens Prozess des Schreibens und das Erschaffens einer ganzen Welt – Mittelerde, die Heimat aller Fantasyfreunde.

Die hier vereinigten Erzählungen (Bauer Giles von Ham, Der Schmied von Großholzingen und Blatt von Tüftler) bezeugen im Kleinen die Macht des großen Magiers. Die Wirkung eines Geschenkes von oben bildet die Essenz jeder dieser drei Geschichten: Burlesk ist sie beim Bauern Giles, der für eine vermeintliche Heldentat das in Vergessenheit geratene Zauberschwert bekommt, mit dem er nicht nur den Drachen Chrysophylax besiegt und dessen Schatz an sich bringt, sondern auch den ahnungslosen Stifter zum Verzicht auf den Königsthron zwingt; feenhaft beglückend erscheint sie im Schmied von Großholzingen : der Stern auf der Stirn, der ihm zuteil geworden, läßt seine Augen leuchten und erlaubt ihm, im Land der Elben ein und aus zu gehen; Kunst zur Welt verwandelnd wirkt schließlich, was Tüftler empfängt. Der Effekt ist allemal Freude. Das beweist: es sind - im doppelten Sinne - fabelhafte Geschichten.

When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The hobbit, he had become an accomplished amateur artist, and he was keen to contribute visually to the work. The finished book contained eight black and white drawings, five colour plates, two maps and his own jacket design.

A comprehensive guide to Tolkien's life and works, featuring synopses, a gazetteer, biographies, and analyses of his 'Silmarillion' mythology, along with discussions of significant places and people in his life.

A unique companion to The Lord of the Rings which relates the textual history of the Nation's Favourite Read; with a previously unpublished Guide to the Names in The Lord of the Rings, written by Tolkien himself.

A lavishly-illustrated study of Tolkien's paintings and drawings, set in the context of his writings. J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), renowned author of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion was an artist in pictures as well as in words. In fact, for him the two were closely linked, and in his paintings and drawings he displayed remarkable powers of invention that equalled his gift for words. His books have been read by many thousands; most of his art, however, has only been seen by a few. This book explores Tolkien's art at length, from his childhood paintings and drawings to his final sketches. At its heart are his illustrations for his books, especially his tales of Middle-earth. Also examined are the pictures Tolkien made for his children (notably in his 'Father Christmas' letters and for the story 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 contains 200 reproductions, over half of which are in colour and many published for the first time.

Die Autoren, Spezialisten für rare Bücher und Manuskripte, haben mit akribischem Fleiß über Jahre alle erhaltenen Bilder, Zeichnungen und Skizzen Tolkiens gesammelt, ausgewertet und in eine Chronologie gestellt, die neue Erkenntnisse über die Entstehungsgeschichte des Tolkienschen Werkes vermittelt.