Art of Fellowship of the Ring
Written By: Gary Russel
192-page hardcover

Jan 2002
$35
8" x 11"
This book is an official and definitive guide to the award-winning art of Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring. Through numerous images, interviews, and on-location research, author Gary Russell explores artistic processes that led to a final realization of Peter Jackson's extraordinary film. This book features over 500 black and white and color images of sketches, conceptual drawings, paintings, stills and promotional materials, including work by Alan Lee and John Howe, along with many others. Extensive interviews with individual creators are also included.

Art of Two Towers Hardcover
Written By: Gary Russel
192-page hardcover

04/15/2003
$35
8" x 11"
A companion to Art of Fellowship of the Ring, this authoritative and insightful book is packed with more than five hundred full-color images, many exclusive to this volume, and shows development of imagery in Two Towers from concept drawings to wide-screen glory. With illuminating captions telling story of each image in words of artists and designers responsible for look of the film, including renowned artists Alan Lee and John Howe, and contributions from Peter Jackson, Richard Taylor, Grant Major, Ngila Dickson, Paul Lasaine, and others, this book is a must for all fans. In this essential reference to architecture and costumes of Jackson's onscreen Middle-earth, the stunning large-format art, from sketches to paintings to three-dimensional maquettes and digital art, is lovingly reproduced with lavish production values to create a spectacular keepsake for these film's millions of fans.

Art of Return of the King
Written By: Gary Russel
224-page hardcover

Jan 2004
$35
8" x 11"
Art of Return of the King illustrates creative development of film from sketch to special effect and features 600 images, most appearing nowhere else. This fully authorized hardcover book includes pencil sketches by Alan Lee and John Howe, costume designs by Ngila Dickson, magnificent full-color paintings by Jeremy Bennett, and prop designs, concepts, sculptures and digital artwork from Weta Workshop and Weta Digital. From Minas Tirith to Mount Doom, from Army of the Dead to Shelob the monstrous spider of Cirith Ungol, all spectacular landscapes, characters and creatures are covered in stunning detail, including concepts that did not make it into final film. To accompany this wealth of imagery, detailed and informative commentaries appear by all featured artists and designers, together with a special afterword by Peter Jackson. Their personal thoughts and explanations offer unique and fascinating insight into how Return of the King was brought to life.

Lord of the Rings: Sketchbook
Written By: Alan Lee
192 pages, Hardcover.
$30
This Sketchbook provides a wealth of background information and will be of interest to those who know and love Tolkien's work, from books to films to DVDs, as well as to budding artists and illustrators interested in how to approach book illustration. Alan Lee, Oscar-winning conceptual artist for this movie trilogy, discusses his approach to depicting Tolkien's imaginary world. This book presents more than 150 of Lee's celebrated illustrations to show how his imagery for these films progressed from concept to finished art. In addition, it contains 20 full-color plates and numerous examples of conceptual art produced for Peter Jackson's film adaptation.

A Middle-Earth Album
Hardcover
Publisher: Thames and Hudson
1979

Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: Tolkien Years
Paperback, 128pp.
ISBN: 0823051242
Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
July 2001
Book & Poster
The million-selling Lord of the Rings Calendars created during 1970s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. Greg and Tim Hildebrandt : Tolkien Years tells untold story behind creation of these cherished illustrations, written by an author with real first-hand knowledge of creative genius behind these paintings. Written by Gregory Hildebrandt, Jr., Greg Hildebrandt's son, this fascinating book tells a story through eyes of young Gregory of how at ages 5, 6, and 7 he posed for various "little people" characters known as Hobbits. Gregory reminisces about his key role in development of these calendar paintings, and the unique creative ingenuity of his father and uncle. Tolkien Years provides Tolkien-lovers with a fantastic treasury of art. Not only are all paintings from best-selling 1976, 1977, and 1978 calendars included, but this reference also features original sketches for paintings; photographs and sketches of costumes worn by inhabitants of Middle-Earth; and an incredible pull-out poster of a never-before-published painting specially created for this book.

Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: Tolkien Years
Hardcover, Signed
Watson-Guptill Publications, Incorporated
July 2001
Book & Poster

J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
Author: Wayne G. Hammond,  Christina Scull (Editor)
Paperback, 208pp.
ISBN: 0618083618
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
October 2000
Edition Description: 1st Houghton Mifflin
J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), renowned author 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 his readers and has been exhibited to large and appreciative audiences. In fact, his talent was far more than he admitted, and his sense of design was natural and keen. This book explores Tolkien's art at length, from his childhood paintings and drawings to his final sketches. At its heart are his illustrations for his books, especially his tales of Middle-earth. Also examined are pictures Tolkien made for his children (notably in his 'Father Christmas' letters and for story of Mr. Bliss), his expressive calligraphy, his love of decoration, and his contributions to typography and design of his books. J.R.R. Tolkien, Artist and Illustrator includes 200 reproductions, many in color and over half published for first time.

Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-Earth
J. R. R. Tolkien  Ted Nasmith (Illustrator)  Inger Edelfeldt (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 1st ed., 144pp.
ISBN: 0061055328
Publisher: Harper San Francisco
October 1996
Realms of Tolkien includes paintings by many well-known interpreters of Tolkien's world: Alan Lee, renowned for his atmospheric interpretations of folklore and legend, and of course for his stunning illustrations for Lord of the Rings; John Howe's powerful representations of landscapes and peoples of Middle-earth; Ted Nasmith's classically accurate and dramatic pictures; and Inger Edelfeldt's beautiful and unusual illustrations. This exciting new collection also features many talented amateur artists from all around the globe, demonstrating a wealth and variety of artwork that the writings of J. R. R. Tolkien have inspired, including Dutch artist Cor Blok, whose work was much admired by Tolkien himself. In full color throughout, Realms of Tolkien is a perfect gift book for Tolkien fans of all ages, and a work of art in itself. Each picture is accompanied by a page of text from relevant passage in Tolkien's fiction, describing scenes the artist has chosen to depict. Also included is a short piece about each artist describing the influence of Tolkien on their life and work.

Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
Hardcover, 112pp.
Houghton Mifflin
September 1992
Revised
In this sumptuous collection of Tolkien's art, we gain a new understanding of visual aspects of his remarkable imagination. This memorable collection will delight Tolkien enthusiasts with its beauty and its range. It contains 48 full-color reproductions of Tolkien's paintings and colored drawings, as well as original pen-and-ink drawings, some published here for first time. Long out of print, this volume is now re-issued with a revised text by Christopher Tolkien. Pictures will provide a unique and fascinating insight into Tolkien's visual conception of many places and characters familiar to readers of The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Examples of his art range from delicate watercolors depicting Bag-End, Rivendell, Forest of Lothlorien, Smaug and Old Man Willow to drawings and sketches of the Mines of Moria Gate and Minas Tirith in Gondor. Together they form a comprehensive collection of Tolkien's own illustrations for his most popular books. Also included are many of his beautiful designs showing patterns of flowers and trees, friezes, tapestries and heraldic devices associated with Middle-earth. In their variety and scope they provide abundant visual evidence of richness in his imagination. Christopher Tolkien's text gives detailed notes on sources for each picture.

Characters from Tolkien
Author: David Day
Paperback
P & P Press
Illustrated

A Tolkien Bestiary 
Author: David Day,  Nancy Davis (Editor)
Hardcover
Crescent Books
1979

A Tolkien Bestiary 
Author: David Day,  Nancy Davis (Editor)
Hardcover, 287pp.
ISBN: 0517120771
Random House Value Publishing, Incorporated
March 1995
Here is a comprehensive reference guide for millions of fans of The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings trilogy. All imaginary beasts, monsters, fauna, and flora of J.R.R. Tolkien's lush fantasy worlds of Middle-Earth and Undying Lands are presented in more that 100 black-and-white illustrations and 36 full color paintings. A Chronology of all historical ages, a general index, genealogies of races of men, maps, and a special index referring to Tolkien's original works are also included.

A Tolkien Bestiary 
Author: David Day
Paperback
ISBN: 0920080472
Publisher: General Distribution Services, Inc.
August 1984
Here is a comprehensive reference guide for millions of fans of The Hobbit and Lord Of The Rings trilogy. All imaginary beasts, monsters, fauna, and flora of J.R.R. Tolkien's lush fantasy worlds of Middle-Earth and Undying Lands are presented in more that 100 black-and-white illustrations and 36 full color paintings. A Chronology of all historical ages, a general index, genealogies of races of men, maps, and a special index referring to Tolkien's original works are also included.

Lord of the Rings Pocket Address Book
2001
Cedco
Leatherette cover has beautiful gold foil stamping. Book has 96 ruled, colored pages and has flexi-binding and showcases White Tree of Gondor on its cover.

Lord of the Rings Weekly Engagement Planner
2002

2003 Two Towers Engagement Calendar
CEDCO Publishing
Desk Calendar
July 2002

LOTR 2002 Student Planner
Among features inside this 2002 student planner are month-at-a-glance and weekly planner pages, a grade keeper, handy reference pages, and more. Spans August 2001-August 2002.
One of the most celebrated novels of the 20th century is a groundbreaking epic tale of good versus evil, extraordinary heroes, wondrous creatures, and unprecedented battle scenes. With more than 50 million copies sold in 27 languages, it was named No. 1 most popular book of 20th century, inspiring a contemporary, motion picture celebration. Beginning in 2001, a trilogy of live-action feature films – Fellowship Of the ring, Two Towers, and Return of the King, – will take audiences inside J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure. LOTR will collectively re-tell story of Frodo Baggins, who battles against a Dark Lord, Sauron, to save Middle-earth from iron grip of Mordor.

2002 Tolkien Diary
Harper Collins
Hardcover
2001