Gary Russell
With complete and unrestricted access to artwork created over a five-year period, this authoritative and insightful book illustrates the creative development of ,The Fellowship of the Ring,. This official publication contains 500 exclusive images, from the earliest pencil sketches and conceptual drawings to magnificent full-color paintings that shaped the look of the film. All the principal locations, costumes, armor and creatures are covered in stunning detail, including concepts, storyboards and images that did not make it into the final film.,As well as a wealth of sketches, paintings and digital images, ,The Art of The Fellowship of the Ring, contains photographs showing how the creative process was realized and a number of stills from the film. Contributors include Alan Lee and John Howe, the two artists who inspired Peter Jackson's vision of Middle-earth and who worked with him to bring his trilogy to the big screen. They and a dozen other designers who created all of these diverse elements explain how they contributed to the development of the film, giving a fascinating insight into how Middle-earth was brought to life.,With text compiled from exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, special effects supervisor Richard Taylor, designers Grant Major, Ngila Dickson, Paul Lasaine and others, this unique book celebrates the pivotal contribution made by a handful of people which help turn the first ,Lord of the Rings, movie into an award-winning global success.
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The Lord of the Rings: The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring