The Filmbook Of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Fantasy Film Books, 1979
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Prominent crease and tear on DJ. Some foxing on endpapers.
The Filmbook of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' presents a richly illustrated companion to Ralph Bakshi’s 1978 animated adaptation, positioned within the fantasy and film memorabilia genre. Designed by David Pocknell and published in 1979, the volume documents the visual and narrative translation of Tolkien’s epic into cinematic form, showcasing production stills, character designs, and interpretive commentary. It argues for the artistic legitimacy of Bakshi’s vision, detailing the challenges of animating Middle-earth and condensing Tolkien’s vast mythology into a single film. The book instructs readers in the visual language of fantasy cinema, while preserving a unique moment in Tolkien adaptation history.
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Binding: Hardback
Published: London : Fantasy Film Books, 1979
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Prominent crease and tear on DJ. Some foxing on endpapers.
The Filmbook of J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' presents a richly illustrated companion to Ralph Bakshi’s 1978 animated adaptation, positioned within the fantasy and film memorabilia genre. Designed by David Pocknell and published in 1979, the volume documents the visual and narrative translation of Tolkien’s epic into cinematic form, showcasing production stills, character designs, and interpretive commentary. It argues for the artistic legitimacy of Bakshi’s vision, detailing the challenges of animating Middle-earth and condensing Tolkien’s vast mythology into a single film. The book instructs readers in the visual language of fantasy cinema, while preserving a unique moment in Tolkien adaptation history.