Sketches 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 Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Events from Tolkien's books are explored-battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time of The Lord of the Rings lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the seas.

Tolkien's Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those just over the hill or beyond the horizon. A Middle-earth Traveler presents a walking tour of 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. 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.īook Synopsis A Middle-earth Traveler is an illustrated guide to J.R.R. Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art and dozens of new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveller will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkien’s magical landscape.About the Book A Middle-earth Traveler is an illustrated guide to J.R.R. He also recollects his time spent working alongside Peter Jackson on the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit film trilogies. Sketches that have an ‘on-the-spot’ feel to them are interwoven with the artist’s observations gleaned from Tolkien’s books as he paints pictures with his words as well as his pencil. Events from Tolkien’s books are explored – battles of the different ages that are almost legend by the time of The Lord of the Rings lost kingdoms and ancient myths, as well as those places only hinted at: kingdoms of the far North and lands beyond the seas. Tolkien led us in his writings.Ī Middle-earth Traveller presents a walking tour of Tolkien’s Middle-earth, visiting not only places central to his stories, but also those just over the hill or beyond the horizon. The roads as yet untravelled far outnumber those down which J.R.R.

Middle-earth has been mapped, Bilbo’s and Frodo’s journeys plotted and measured, but it remains a wilderland for all that.

Let acclaimed Tolkien artist John Howe take you on an unforgettable journey across Middle-earth, from Bag End to Mordor, in this richly illustrated sketchbook fully of previously unseen artwork, anecdotes and meditations on Middle-earth.

A Middle-Earth Traveler by John Howe