{"product_id":"worlds-of-j-r-r-tolkien-book-1","title":"Worlds Of J R R Tolkien Book 1 By Garth, John","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Every page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkien’s work... It is a beautiful book, including many wonderful pictures by Tolkien himself… Garth’s book made me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A lavishly illustrated exploration of the places that inspired and shaped the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth. \u003c\/b\u003eThis new book from \u003cb\u003erenowned expert John Garth\u003c\/b\u003e takes us to the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and other classic works. Featuring more than 100 images, it includes \u003cb\u003eTolkien’s own illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, contributions from other artists, \u003cb\u003earchive images, maps\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003espectacular present-day photographs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspirational locations range \u003cb\u003eacross Great Britain\u003c\/b\u003e – particularly Tolkien’s beloved West Midlands and Oxford – but also \u003cb\u003eoverseas to all points of the compass\u003c\/b\u003e. Sources are located for Hobbiton, the elven valley of Rivendell, the Glittering Caves of Helm’s Deep, and many other key spots in Middle-earth, as well as for its mountain scenery, forests, rivers, lakes and shorelands.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A rich interplay is revealed between Tolkien’s personal travels, his wide reading and his deep scholarship as an Oxford professor. Garth uses his own profound knowledge of Tolkien’s life and work to uncover the extraordinary processes of invention, to \u003cb\u003edebunk popular misconceptions\u003c\/b\u003e about the inspirations for Middle-earth, and to \u003cb\u003eput forward strong new claims of his own\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Organised by theme, \u003ci\u003eThe Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated journey into the life and imagination of one of the world’s best-loved authors, an exploration of the relationship between worlds real and fantastical, and an inspiration for anyone who wants to\u003cb\u003e follow in Tolkien’s footsteps\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57561794675070,"sku":"NW9780711279858","price":18.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780711279858.jpg?v=1783152530","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-eu\/products\/worlds-of-j-r-r-tolkien-book-1","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}