Discover the creative processes and intriguing inspirations behind the work of John Howe - lead conceptual designer on The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy.

The author provides information about the inspirations for his fantasy art of dragons and discusses the process that he goes through, from the sketches to the final detailing, and includes never-before-seen art.

It is a tale that has been retold countless times through the centuries and here, in a new paperback edition illustrated by a noted Tolkien artist, the mighty Beowulf is well set to capture new legions of followers.

Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art and dozens of new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveller will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkienâe(tm)s ...

Combining concept work produced for films, existing Middle-earth art, and many new paintings and sketches exclusive to this book, A Middle-earth Traveler will take the reader on a unique and unforgettable journey across Tolkien's magical ...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.