J.R.R. Tolkien : the books, the films, the whole cultural phenomenon : including a scene-by-scene analysis of the 2001-2003 Lord of the rings films /

"Explores the writings, art, philosophy, fantasy, films and culture of J.R.R. Tolkien ... the first [and second] part considers the themes, landscapes, philosophies and characters of Tolkien's Middle-earth, as well as Tolkien's biography, the writing and publication of The Lord of th...

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Main Author: Robinson, Jeremy, 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Created: Maidstone, Kent, U.K. : Crescent Moon, 2008.
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Summary:"Explores the writings, art, philosophy, fantasy, films and culture of J.R.R. Tolkien ... the first [and second] part considers the themes, landscapes, philosophies and characters of Tolkien's Middle-earth, as well as Tolkien's biography, the writing and publication of The Lord of the Rings, and the Tolkien industry. The second [i.e. third] part looks at the film, TV and radio adaptions of Tolkien's fiction, concluding with an in-depth, scene-by-scene examination of the 2001-03 Hollywood versions of The Lord of the Rings"--P. [4] of cover.
Physical Description:801 p., [12] p. of plates : ill., ports.; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 787-801)
ISBN:1861710577 (pbk.)
9781861710574 (pbk.)