Myth & magic : the art of John Howe

Summary: Journey through a portfolio of more than 250 of John Howe's paintings and sketches, from his early days as a student to his most recent paintings, in this work, which also boasts contributions from: Tolkien expert, Brian Sibley ; top fantasy authors such as Robin Hobb and Robert Holdstock ; as well as a revealing insight from Oscar-winning actor Sir Ian McKellen into the challenge of becoming John Howe's 'Gandalf.'--from book jacket.

Item details

ISBN: 0760786860
ISBN: 9780760786864
Physical Description: print
141 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm
Publisher: New York : Barnes & Noble, 2006.

Contents / Notes

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword by Peter Jackson -- Chapter one. Formations : early work -- Chapter two. The painting of Middle-earth : the Silmarillion, Unfinished tales and the history of Middle-earth -- Chapter three. Myth & magic : other lands, other realms -- Chapter four. Bag end to Wilderland : the Hobbit -- Chapter five. Works of art : fantasy and SF book covers -- Chapter six. From Hobbiton to Mordor : the lord of the rings -- Chapter seven. Getting it right : inside the art of John Howe -- Afterword by Alan Lee.