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Tolkien: Maker Of Middle-earth

This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien`s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and reproduces personal photographs and private papers (some of which have never been seen before in print). Tolkien drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature and language to inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some of the main themes in Tolkien`s life and work including the influence of northern languages and legends on the creation of his own legendarium; his concept of `Faerie` as a literary construct; the central importance of
his invented languages in his fantasy writing; his visual imagination and its emergence in his artwork; and the encouragement he derived from the literary group known as the Inklings. This book brings together the largest collection of original Tolkien material ever assembled in a single volume. Drawing on the archives of the Tolkien collections at the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, and Marquette University, Milwaukee, as well as private collections, this exquisitely produced catalogue draws together the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien - scholarly, literary, creative and domestic - offering a rich and detailed understanding and appreciation of this extraordinary author.
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This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien`s enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps & letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works
- The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings & The Silmarillion & reproduces personal photographs & private papers (some of which have never been seen before in print). Tolkien drew on his deep knowledge of medieval literature & language to inform his literary imagination. Six introductory essays cover some of the main themes in Tolkien`s life & work including the influence of northern languages & legends on the creation of his own legendarium; his concept of ` Faerie` as a literary construct; the central importance of his invented languages in his fantasy writing; his visual imagination & its emergence in his artwork; & the encouragement he derived from the literary group known as the Inklings. This book brings together the largest collection of original Tolkien material ever assembled in a single volume. Drawing on the archives of the Tolkien collections at the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, & Marquette University, Milwaukee, as well as private collections, this exquisitely produced catalogue draws together the worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien
- scholarly, literary, creative & domestic
- offering a rich & detailed understanding & appreciation of this extraordinary author.

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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