The Hobbit Sketchbook

Informationen zum Autor Alan Lee is the illustrator of the highly-successful centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and diamond edition of The Hobbit . He studied graphic design and the depiction of Celtic and Norse myths and has illustrated a wide range of books, including Faeries, Merlin Dreams and Castles , and was conceptual designer for Terry Jones’ film Erik the Viking . He was awarded the Kate Greenaway Medal for his illustrated edition of Black Ships Before Troy . Klappentext A book of Alan Lee's artwork for the early illustrated edition of "The Hobbit", which would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson's film adaptation.

About the author

Alan Lee was born in Middlesex in 1947. His illustrated books include Faeries (with Brian Froud), Castles and Merlin Dreams, and the three 'Great Tales' of Middle-earth: The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien, and The Fall of Gondolin. He has worked on such prestigious films as Erik the Viking (Terry Gilliam), Legend (Ridley Scott), and the acclaimed NBC miniseries Merlin. He is best known, however, for his work on the books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and now the film versions.

Product details

• Authors: Alan Lee
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2019
• EAN: 9780008226749
• ISBN: 978-0-00-822674-9
• No. of pages: 187
• Dimensions: 197 mm x 253 mm x 20 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Science fiction, fantasy; Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design; Illustration, FICTION / Fantasy / General, ART / General, ART / Techniques / Pencil Drawing, ART / Techniques / Watercolor Painting, Painting, drawing and art manuals, Painting & Art Manuals