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Faerie
Fantasy books for adults
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Silmarillion
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Product details
- ISBN 9781851244966
- Weight: 472g
- Dimensions: 196 x 196mm
- Publication Date: 03 Aug 2018
- Publisher: Bodleian Library
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. From J.R.R. Tolkien’s childhood in the Midlands and his experience of the First World War to his studies at school and university; his exquisite illustrations for The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and his creation of intricate and beautiful maps showing the topography of Middle-earth – the land he invented – this stunning book is a perfect introduction to Tolkien’s creative imagination, giving a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary writer, artist and scholar.
Catherine McIlwaine is the Tolkien Archivist at The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
