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Greg and Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years (Paperback)

by Gregory Hildebrandt (Author)
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  • Paperback: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications Inc.,U.S.; Pap/Pstr edition (23 Aug 2001)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0823051242
  • ISBN-13: 978-0823051243
  • Product Dimensions: 26.8 x 26.8 x 1.1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 537,334 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The 1970s "Lord of the Rings" calendars created by Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. This volume tells the story behind the creation of these illustrations. It is written by Greg Hildebrandt's son, who at the ages of five, six and seven posed as many of the Hobbit characters. The work offers a treasury of "Lord of the Rings" art; all the paintings from the 1976, 1977 and 1978 calendars are included, plus the original sketchings for the paintings. Also included are the photographs and sketches of the costumes worn by the inhabitants of Middle Earth. The volume features a pull-out poster of a painting created specially for this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Tolkien Art revived and still number one, 21 Oct 2001
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It was only years after the event that I discovered the book I'd cut up and put on my bedroom wall was in fact a collector's item, from two of the world's top fantasy illustrators, and now worth more than a week's healthy salary. So was my introduction to the sensational work of brothers, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt, whose imaginative, realistic interpretation of Tolkien is considered by many as the definitive collection.

Being a Tolkien fan I just loved the pictures. How was I to know it was a once in a lifetime out of print collector's item? So you can imagine my joy then, after years of scouring bookshops, to find this latest compilation of art from the Brothers Hildebrandt containing all those treasured illustrations from my tattered book.

The Tolkien Years not only contains all the Tolkien illustrations from the Brothers' famous late 1970's calendars but much more. Sketches, quotes, photo stills of models posing as characters, and a wonderful narrative written by son, Gregory Hildebrant Jr, who spent his young years modelling as the perfect Frodo for his Dad and Uncle.

Of course Tolkien fans must have this book, no questions asked. Devotees of fantasy and fantasy art will enjoy the high quality reproductions and stunning imaginative detail in the illustrations of the Brothers Hildebrandt. And of course, if you want a collector's item in years to come don't let this one pass you by. But a tip from an expert...leave it in the book and off the wall.

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