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Product Identifiers

PublisherHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

ISBN-100618430296

ISBN-139780618430291

eBay Product ID (ePID)30241745

Product Key Features

Book TitleArt of the Return of the King

Number of Pages224 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicFilm / General, Popular Culture

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreArt, Performing Arts

AuthorGary Russell

Book SeriesThe Lord of the Rings Ser.

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight43 Oz

Item Length11.2 in

Item Width9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2004-303379

TitleLeadingThe

Reviews"Compelling peeks at the creative process" U.S. News & World Report "This beautiful, comprehensive volume would be in danger of demystifying the movie were [Peter] Jackson and company's achievements not so incredible that, even explained, they still seem downright otherworldly." Maxim Movies "Fans of the cinematic version will not want to miss it, while artists and fans of Tolkien's work will treasure it as well." Deseret News "A book that deserves to be on the shelf of any avid fan of the trilogy, as well as anyone who has an appreciation for art and color." Long Beach Union "A detailed and fascinating look at the creative development of the film . . . This is one special book for fantasy lovers." 15MinutesMagazine.com "This book is truly a fascinating peek into the fabulous world of movie making." Lebanon Daily Record

Dewey Edition22

Afterword byJackson, Peter

SynopsisWith Peter Jackson's Acadamy Award-winning epic motion picture trilogy drawing to a spectacular and triumphant close, Gary Russell's detailed research takes us back into the world of Middle-earth, to relive all the visual drama and excitement of The Return of the King. The Art of The Return of the King illustrates the creative development of the film from sketch to special effect and features 600 images, most appearing nowhere else. This fully authorized book includes pencil sketches by Alan Lee and John Howe, costume designes 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 the Army of the Dead to Shelob the monstrous spider, all the spectacular landscapes, characters and creatures are covered in stunning detail, including concepts that did not make it into the final film. To accompany this wealth of imagery, detailed and informative commentaries appear by all the featured artists and designers, together with a special afterword by Peter Jackson. Their personal thoughts and explanations offer unique and fascinating insight into how The Return of the King was brought to life. An artistic journey begun in 1997 reaches its glorious conclusion within these pages, giving the reader a unique chance to witness the creative process that led to one of the most spectacular movies of all time., Featuring over 500 sketches, paintings, sculptures and digital artworks, as well as the expert commentaries of the actual artists throughout, this book offers a wealth of detail available nowhere else on how J.R.R. Tolkien's spellbinding literary work was turned into unforgettable movie magic.

LC Classification NumberPN1997.2.L679R87