Tolkien: Treasures – J.R.R. Tolkien's Art, Maps, Manuscripts & Archive Collection - By Catherine McIlwaine - Paperback

Explore the remarkable creative world of J.R.R. Tolkien through Tolkien: Treasures, a beautifully illustrated volume drawn from the Tolkien archives at the Bodleian Library, Oxford. Written by Tolkien Archivist Catherine McIlwaine, this book brings together illustrations, maps, manuscripts, letters, photographs, and other archival material connected with Tolkien's life and work. All of our books are brand new.

About the Book

Tolkien: Treasures offers an accessible visual introduction to Tolkien's life, imagination, and creative work. It follows his journey from childhood and his experiences during the First World War through his academic career and his development as a writer, artist, illustrator, and mapmaker.

The book features material associated with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, including Tolkien's own artwork and intricately detailed maps of Middle-earth. It also draws on personal and archival material such as manuscripts, letters, family photographs, and private papers held by the Bodleian Library.

Why This Book Works

With 100 colour illustrations across 144 pages, Tolkien: Treasures offers a visual way to explore the relationship between Tolkien's artwork, maps, writing, scholarship, and the worlds of Middle-earth. It works particularly well alongside Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth, the larger companion volume associated with the Bodleian's Tolkien exhibition.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Tolkien enthusiasts • J.R.R. Tolkien collectors • Middle-earth fans • fantasy readers • literary collections • Tolkien art enthusiasts • illustration lovers • map collectors • book collectors • literary-history enthusiasts • home libraries • Tolkien-themed gifts

Product Details

Title • Tolkien: Treasures • Author • Catherine McIlwaine • Subject • J.R.R. Tolkien • Tolkien Art & Archives • Middle-earth • Format • Paperback with flaps • Publisher • Bodleian Library Publishing • Publication • 2018 • Pages • 144 • Illustrations • 100 colour illustrations • ISBN • 9781851244966 • Language • English • Dimensions • 196 × 196 mm