TOLKIEN, J.R.R; Foreword and Notes by Christopher Tolkien.
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien.
First Edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's Pictures; With Foreword and Notes by Christopher Tolkien
London: George Allen & Unwin, 1979.
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First edition of this collection of pictures with explanatory notes by the creator's son. Quarto, original publisher's cloth with gilt titles to the spine and J.R.R. Tolkien's symbol in gilt to the front panel, illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien. In near fine condition. Housed in the original publisher's slipcase.
Tolkien learnt to paint and draw as a child and continued to do so into his adult life and career as a writer, developing drawings and paintings, especially of landscapes, alongside his fantastical stories. He produced pictures to accompany the stories told to his own children, including those later published in 'Mr Bliss' and 'Roverandom,' and sent them elaborately illustrated letters purporting to come from 'Father Christmas.' Although he regarded himself as an amateur, the publisher used Tolkien's own cover art, maps, and full-page illustrations for the early editions of 'The Hobbit.'
Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien.
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