num_pages: 208
description: J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973) renowned auth of The Hobbit , The Load of the Rings and The Simarillion , was an artist in pictures as well as in words. Though he often remarked that he had no talent for drawing, his art has charmed readers and has been exhibited to large appreciative audiences the world over. In fact, his talent was more than he admitted, and his sense of design was natural and keen. With 200 reproduction, many in full colour, this lavishly-produced book offers a perfect opportunity for anyone wishing to discover a largely unexplored aspect of J.R.R. Tolkien's character.
language: English
title: J.R.R.Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
titlecomplete: J.R.R.Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
genres: Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Science Fiction Fantasy, British Literature, Writing, Criticism, Picture Books, Reference, Art, Fantasy
ratings_count: 9267
awards: awardedAt: 820483200000
name: Mythopoeic Scholarship Award
category: Inklings Studies
publisher: HarperCollins