Pictures by J. R. R. Tolkien & Christopher De Luxe Special slipcase edition

Very good condition, near fine. SEE IMAGES.\n\nWith Christopher Tolkien as your guide, take a tour through this colourful gallery of enchanting art produced by J.R.R. Tolkien and presented in an elegant new slipcased edition.\nThis collection of pictures, with text by Christopher Tolkien, now reissued after almost 30 years, confirms J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s considerable talent as an artist. It provides fascinating insight into his visual conception of many of the places and events familiar to readers of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.\nExamples of his art range from delicate watercolours depicting Rivendell, the Forest of Lothlorien, Smaug and Old Man Willow, to drawings and sketches of Moria Gate and Minas Tirith. Together they form a comprehensive collection of Tolkien\u2019s own illustrations for his most popular books.\nAlso included are many of his beautiful designs showing patterns of flowers and trees, friezes, tapestries and heraldic d.