John Howe is best known for his work based on JRR Tolkien's worlds. He was one of two lead artists working on The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. This is his first book for children.
"Bringing his experience as a concept artist for the filmed Lord of
the Rings (Gandalf-er, Ian McKellan even provides an introduction)
to bear, [Howe] depicts each featured locale at its height with
handsome, dramatic painted tableaux and expert pencil sketches.
Like Dugald Steer's Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers
(2007), this will be just the ticket for armchair travel."
--Booklist"Howe presents documented fact, accepted theory, and
traditional story, distinguishing among them. The text is supported
by well-chosen photos of artifacts and reproductions of art, and of
course, Howe's sumptuous, panoramic paintings." --School Library
Journal"A beautiful blend of fact and fantasy... A great tool to
teach descriptive writing or to study lost worlds." --Library Media
Connection"[Howe's] immense talent draws readers in and keeps them
spellbound. Beautful, clever, and sure to be the source of many
idle daydreams to come." --San Antonio Book Review"This book is
spectacular. The illustrations are out of this world and the
background behind each of the lost worlds is eye-opening. Visually
stunning. If you love to learn about a combination of history and
fantasy, you will enjoy this book immensely." --Bookworming in the
21st Century"Rich and stunning illustrations take you on a
historical, archaeological, and mythological journey to far off
lands abandoned in time. You'll find yourself flipping through
these worlds over and over." --Boys Read
Bringing his experience as a concept artist for the filmed Lord of
the Rings (Gandalf-er, Ian McKellan even provides an introduction)
to bear, [Howe] depicts each featured locale at its height with
handsome, dramatic painted tableaux and expert pencil sketches.
Like Dugald Steer's Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young Adventurers
(2007), this will be just the ticket for armchair travel.
"Booklist" Howe presents documented fact, accepted theory, and
traditional story, distinguishing among them. The text is supported
by well-chosen photos of artifacts and reproductions of art, and of
course, Howe's sumptuous, panoramic paintings. "School Library
Journal" A beautiful blend of fact and fantasy... A great tool to
teach descriptive writing or to study lost worlds. "Library Media
Connection" [Howe's] immense talent draws readers in and keeps them
spellbound. Beautful, clever, and sure to be the source of many
idle daydreams to come. "San Antonio Book Review" This book is
spectacular. The illustrations are out of this world and the
background behind each of the lost worlds is eye-opening. Visually
stunning. If you love to learn about a combination of history and
fantasy, you will enjoy this book immensely. "Bookworming in the
21st Century" Rich and stunning illustrations take you on a
historical, archaeological, and mythological journey to far off
lands abandoned in time. You'll find yourself flipping through
these worlds over and over. "Boys Read""
BooklistBringing his experience as a concept artist for the filmed
Lord of the Rings (Gandalf--er, Ian McKellan even provides an
introduction) to bear, [Howe] depicts each featured locale at its
height with handsome, dramatic painted tableaux and expert pencil
sketches. Like Dugald Steer's Explorer: A Daring Guide for Young
Adventurers (2007), this will be just the ticket for armchair
travel. School Library JournalHowe presents documented fact,
accepted theory, and traditional story, distinguishing among
them.The text is supported by well-chosen photos of artifacts and
reproductions of art, and of course, Howe's sumptuous, panoramic
paintings. Library Media ConnectionA beautiful blend of fact and
fantasy... A great tool to teach descriptive writing or to study
lost worlds. San Antonio Book Review[Howe's] immense talent draws
readers in and keeps them spellbound. Beautful, clever, and sure to
be the source of many idle daydreams to come. Bookworming in the
21st CenturyThis book is spectacular. The illustrations are out of
this world and the background behind each of the lost worlds is
eye-opening. Visually stunning. If you love to learn about a
combination of history and fantasy, you will enjoy this book
immensely.
Boys ReadRich and stunning illustrations take you on a historical,
archaeological, and mythological journey to far off lands abandoned
in time. You'll find yourself flipping through these worlds over
and over.
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