Format:Paperback / softback 144 pages, 100 Illustrations, color Publisher:Bodleian Library Imprint:Bodleian Library ISBN:9781851244966 Published:3 Aug 2018 Classifications:Exhibition catalogues & specific collections, Fantasy Weight:470g Dimensions:193 x 192 x 12 (mm) Pub. Country:United Kingdom Country of Origin:GB For sale in: United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Germany, France, (See full list) Description This lavishly illustrated book showcases the highlights of the Tolkien archives held at the Bodleian Library. From J.R.R. Tolkien’s childhood in the Midlands and his experience of the First World War to his studies at school and university; his exquisite illustrations for The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings and his creation of intricate and beautiful maps showing the topography of Middle-earth – the land he invented – this stunning book is a perfect introduction to Tolkien’s creative imagination, giving a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary writer, artist and scholar.