Description
About the Author
Catherine McIlwaine is the Tolkien Archivist at The Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford.
Reviews
'The excellent catalogue is well worth its GBP40.' * The Times *
'...a splendid collective effort that offers the reader a beautiful, accurate and at times moving portrayal of Tolkien, the man and the author, But, just as importantly, it successfully captures the complexity and depth of Tolkien's literary endeavour, facilitating the reader's approach to a monumental, many-layered palimpsest.' * Cercles Journal *
'Enjoyable and quick to read from cover to cover, but it is also a beautiful book that begs to be flipped through. Thankfully, the well-researched information that accompanies each high-quality image makes this sort of a la carte consumption not only possible but also satisfying.' * Western Folklore Journal *
'Better than the show itself, with all the things she wanted to include in the show but couldn't.' -- Melanie McDonagh * The Spectator *
'This is a near-perfect collection and an utter delight for those who love Middle-earth.' * Starburst Magazine *
'J.R.R. Tolkien fans needs to know about "Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth" ... Incredible ... A hefty book packed full of gorgeous, fascinating images.' * io9 *
'A compelling and extraordinarily rich account of J.R.R. Tolkien's life and literary history interspersed between three hundred images ... Really, you should just go and get this ... awesome and lore-packed book. 'Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth' is the book beyond the exhibit, which endures even as the other diminishes and sails into the West. It's sure to enrich any fan's appreciation for Tolkien the mortal Man.' * Tor.com *
'"Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth" is a pure delight, one that I'll return to many times in the years to come. ... I have many more books about Tolkien than I do ones he has written, and this is the best of those about him so far.' * Fantasy & Science Fiction Magazine *
'The single best, and best value, one-stop-shop for the visual material associated with JRR Tolkien.' * The Notion Club Papers - an Inklings Blog *
'I can honestly say it is not just a beautiful and important art book, but a critical biographical publication for study and research too. Well done! ... A wonderful, and important, book. Don't wait to get one if you are on the fence!' * @TolkienGuide *
Book Information
ISBN 9781851244850
Author Catherine McIlwaine
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint Bodleian Library
Publisher Bodleian Library