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El cuaderno de bocetos de El Hobbit
Desde su publicación en 1937, varias generaciones de lectores han sucumbido al hechizo de El Hobbit. Esa magia se reavivó sesenta años después, cuando Alan Lee recibió el encargo de realizar una edición especial ilustrada, y sus delicados dibujos a lápiz y hermosas acuarelas se han convertido para muchos en la visión definitiva de la Tierra Media de J. R. R. Tolkien.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published October 6, 2020
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Alan Lee
64 books243 followersAlan Lee is an English book illustrator and movie conceptual designer. He was born on 20 August 1947 in Middlesex, England and studied at the Ealing School of Art, specialising in illustration, and has illustrated a wide range of books, including Faeries (with Brian Froud), The Mabinogion, Castles, Merlin Dreams, The Black Ships of Troy and The Wanderings of Oysseus.
He is best known for his award winning work on The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - having done illustration work for both the books and the Peter Jackson directed movies. As of 2011, he is working on The Hobbit movies, based on Tolkien's book, again directed by Peter Jackson.
Tolkien's work has inspired him ever since he read his books at an early age. Alan Lee is also inspired by nature, myth, legends and Folklore.
Alan Lee draws a lot of inspiration from nature around in which he lives - he lives and works on the edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England.
Recommended articles:
* http://www.endicott-studio.com/gal/ga....
* http://gaytonvanryn.blogspot.com/2011... and http://gaytonvanryn.blogspot.com/2011....
His artistic influences include:
"I've been strongly influenced, in technique as well as subject matter, by some of the early 20th-century book illustrators — Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac in particular, Burne-Jones and other Pre-Raphaelites, and the Arts-&-Crafts movement they engendered. I'm continually inspired by Rembrandt, Breughel (I've wondered whether his brilliant "Tower of Babel" had inspired Tolkien's description of Minas Tyrith), Hieronymous Bosch, Albrecht Durer, and Turner; it's not necessarily that they influence my work in any particular direction, more that their example raises my spirits, re-affirms my belief in the power of images to move and delight us, and shows me how much further I have to go, how much is possible. Having visited Venice and Florence for the first time, I am besotted with the Italian Renaissance artists — Botticelli, Bellini, da Vinci and others. Their work is calm, controlled, and yet each face and landscape contains such passion." - Alan Lee
fan homepage:
http://alan-lee.narod.ru/Bio.htm
He is best known for his award winning work on The Lord of The Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien - having done illustration work for both the books and the Peter Jackson directed movies. As of 2011, he is working on The Hobbit movies, based on Tolkien's book, again directed by Peter Jackson.
Tolkien's work has inspired him ever since he read his books at an early age. Alan Lee is also inspired by nature, myth, legends and Folklore.
Alan Lee draws a lot of inspiration from nature around in which he lives - he lives and works on the edge of Dartmoor, in Devon, England.
Recommended articles:
* http://www.endicott-studio.com/gal/ga....
* http://gaytonvanryn.blogspot.com/2011... and http://gaytonvanryn.blogspot.com/2011....
His artistic influences include:
"I've been strongly influenced, in technique as well as subject matter, by some of the early 20th-century book illustrators — Arthur Rackham and Edmund Dulac in particular, Burne-Jones and other Pre-Raphaelites, and the Arts-&-Crafts movement they engendered. I'm continually inspired by Rembrandt, Breughel (I've wondered whether his brilliant "Tower of Babel" had inspired Tolkien's description of Minas Tyrith), Hieronymous Bosch, Albrecht Durer, and Turner; it's not necessarily that they influence my work in any particular direction, more that their example raises my spirits, re-affirms my belief in the power of images to move and delight us, and shows me how much further I have to go, how much is possible. Having visited Venice and Florence for the first time, I am besotted with the Italian Renaissance artists — Botticelli, Bellini, da Vinci and others. Their work is calm, controlled, and yet each face and landscape contains such passion." - Alan Lee
fan homepage:
http://alan-lee.narod.ru/Bio.htm
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August 9, 2022
Alan Lee needs no introduction, at least not to JRR Tolkien fans. For everyone else: he‘s the artist behind most covers as well as the designs on which the make-up/prosthetics and sets for the movies were based - together with John Howe, who is equally talented and of whom I already own this book. In short: Alan Lee he is one seriously talented man!
Like I said above, Alan Lee created the most famous of all available artwork for JRR Tolkien’s books. This sketchbook shows the artwork Alan Lee has created for The Hobbit. We therefore get to see Rivendell, Mirkwood, Dale, Lake Town, dwarves, elves, Smaug and more!
I love that we get literal sketches as well as watercolor versions of Alan Lee‘s work here. Moreover, it was just lovely to get a glimpse into the artist‘s head and read of how he and Howe met, how they both ended up working with Peter Jackson on the movies etc. Naturally, the art takes center stage but that was a nice bonus.
Like I said above, Alan Lee created the most famous of all available artwork for JRR Tolkien’s books. This sketchbook shows the artwork Alan Lee has created for The Hobbit. We therefore get to see Rivendell, Mirkwood, Dale, Lake Town, dwarves, elves, Smaug and more!
I love that we get literal sketches as well as watercolor versions of Alan Lee‘s work here. Moreover, it was just lovely to get a glimpse into the artist‘s head and read of how he and Howe met, how they both ended up working with Peter Jackson on the movies etc. Naturally, the art takes center stage but that was a nice bonus.
February 22, 2020
A beautiful book that I return to again and again
April 10, 2021
Much in the same style as The Lord of the Rings Sketchboook, Alan Lee takes us behind the scenes of his illustrations to both the film trilogy, as well as the book that he illustrated.
The images themselves, are of course great and what can be expected of Alan Lee.
Honestly not much to say: it's very similar to The Lord of the Rings one (not in a bad way) so there aren't any surprises in terms of format or content here.
Someday, I'd love to see a Ted Nasmith Silmarillion Sketchbook, or a 'Great Tales' (The Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin) one by Lee.
The images themselves, are of course great and what can be expected of Alan Lee.
Honestly not much to say: it's very similar to The Lord of the Rings one (not in a bad way) so there aren't any surprises in terms of format or content here.
Someday, I'd love to see a Ted Nasmith Silmarillion Sketchbook, or a 'Great Tales' (The Children of Hurin, Beren and Luthien and The Fall of Gondolin) one by Lee.
April 19, 2021
This book of illustrations by Alan Lee was quite an exciting read! He is an incredibly gifted visual artist. My favorite illustration from this book was the one of Rivendell.
January 21, 2021
die wunderschönen Zeichnungen von Alan Lee zusammen mit seinen persönlichen Eindrücken und Berichten, zu den Dreharbeiten des Filmes und ganz allgemein über Tolkien, richtig ,richtig schön.
September 7, 2022
When I first became aware of The Hobbit Sketchbook (and The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook) in my search for more Tolkien to acquire, I quickly brushed them aside. I had no interest in a Middle-earth themed sketchbook… why would I attempt to portray Middle-earth with my own incredibly poor, inexperienced hand when there were artists like Alan Lee, John Howe, and Ted Nasmith lending their own hand to depicting Middle-earth in the various Tolkien illustrated editions?
I was quite pleased to learn these books were full of Alan Lee’s illustrations from his work on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films, including his commentary about the process of drawing from the Tolkien source material.
I’m now anxiously awaiting my copy of The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook to arrive in the bookstore.
I was quite pleased to learn these books were full of Alan Lee’s illustrations from his work on The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings films, including his commentary about the process of drawing from the Tolkien source material.
I’m now anxiously awaiting my copy of The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook to arrive in the bookstore.
January 5, 2021
Wer die Welt von Herr der Ringe und der Hobbit liebt, für den ist dieses Buch eine sehr schöne Ergänzung. Ich liebe es die Geschichte auch aus seiner Perspektive zu sehen und wie gewisse Personen, Gegenstände und Landschaften hätten sonst noch aussehen können.
February 3, 2021
Vzhľadovo a štýlovo rovnaká ako The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook: kresby stojace pri zrode filmového spracovania Hobita, poznámky A. Leeho k tvorbe, k filmom, potešilo ma doplnenie farebných ilustrácií.
January 14, 2023
*continues packing for New Zealand*
Not quite as dazzling as the last art book I read on Middle-Earth since it’s mainly just pencil sketches, but this still contains a myriad of gorgeous drawings from Alan Lee, the academy award winning artist who worked on both film trilogies.
Not quite as dazzling as the last art book I read on Middle-Earth since it’s mainly just pencil sketches, but this still contains a myriad of gorgeous drawings from Alan Lee, the academy award winning artist who worked on both film trilogies.
August 30, 2025
A really quick, fun, and memorable read! It’s not only really interesting to peek inside the head of one of the greatest Tolkien artists, but to find out new information about the book and the movies. Lee’s tone is always positive and reads like he’s recounting a story to you while a fire burns in the hearth.
October 1, 2022
A beautifully crafted book encasing beautiful sketches. This is an insight to what it took to just get a rough idea for the Hobbit movie.
I love the elaborate detail he seems to put into every pencil sketch.
I started at several of these sketches for what seemed like hours. A wonderful reference if you want to get into sketching and work on detailing in pencil.
This also gives an insight on Alan Lee himself as the artist.
I love the elaborate detail he seems to put into every pencil sketch.
I started at several of these sketches for what seemed like hours. A wonderful reference if you want to get into sketching and work on detailing in pencil.
This also gives an insight on Alan Lee himself as the artist.
November 3, 2020
La fantastica mano di Alan Lee vi guiderà lungo i luoghi attraversati da Bilbo, Gandalf e la compagnia dei nani. Una gioia per gli occhi e per il cuore.
December 31, 2025
Ci sono libri che si leggono. E poi ci sono libri che si attraversano. Questo libro non è semplicemente un volume illustrato: è una finestra aperta sulla mente di J.R.R. Tolkien, un invito a camminare accanto a lui mentre la Terra di Mezzo prende forma, tratto dopo tratto, idea dopo idea. Sfogliando queste pagine si ha la sensazione intima di osservare il dietro le quinte della creazione. I disegni di Tolkien non cercano la perfezione tecnica: sono vivi, istintivi, a volte ruvidi, ma proprio per questo autentici. Ogni bozzetto racconta una visione, un’emozione, un momento preciso in cui Bilbo, le Montagne Nebbiose, Bosco Atro o Smaug non erano ancora mito… ma immaginazione pura. È un’opera che parla ai lettori di Lo Hobbit, certo, ma soprattutto agli amanti del fantasy, agli artisti, ai sognatori, a chi crede che i mondi immaginari nascano prima nel cuore e solo dopo sulla pagina. Un libro da leggere lentamente, da sfogliare più volte, da tenere vicino. Un volume prezioso per chiunque voglia comprendere davvero la magia di Tolkien.
June 25, 2025
This was an amazing book, and I'm glad I read it right after re-reading The Hobbit. Both the sketches and the finished illustrations are breathtaking, and Alan Lee's commentary is wonderful on multiple levels. His insight into Tolkien's text, and how it can be interpreted visually, is profound and flows delightfully into his descriptions of how this was translated into film. The interplay between the source text, artists, director, set, costume, and actors is fascinating. His descriptions of the technical aspects of his craft are also highly stimulating, and make me wish I had even a hint of artistic talent.
As a Tolkien fan, this is an absolute delight, but no one can fail to be impressed by Alan Lee's genius in bringing Tolkien's vision to life in a different medium. I recommend this book unreservedly; reading it has been a purely enjoyable and memorable experience in the midst of a year we would likely all rather forget.
As a Tolkien fan, this is an absolute delight, but no one can fail to be impressed by Alan Lee's genius in bringing Tolkien's vision to life in a different medium. I recommend this book unreservedly; reading it has been a purely enjoyable and memorable experience in the midst of a year we would likely all rather forget.
December 20, 2025
Now that the snows of winter are here to stay, we have once again entered what I warmly refer to as Tolkien season. A time to do as the Hobbits do: hunker down with a warm drink in our cozy chairs with a good book, and venture outside as little as possible until the warmer winds of spring bring drifts of petals from the sky rather than frosted flakes of frozen water. For me, this season is marked by a distinct wish to venture not to warmer abodes, but back to the lands favoured by Tolkien, and explore the myths of Middle Earth and the legends of Old English literature. This year the top of my hoard (read: backlog) of Tolkien is a sketchbook from Alan Lee, which explores his artistic contributions to the Hobbit films brought to life by filmmaker Peter Jackson. I bought the book simply because I adore Lee’s work, and especially his visions of Middle Earth inspired by the English wilds which he calls home, but I assumed that it would focus on his visions that became the illustrated edition of the Hobbit - which was released a number of years before the films were even being discussed. I will also admit that I didn’t even make it halfway through the lengthy film trilogy (the Hobbit actually being my least favourite of Tolkien’s Middle Earth adventures), but that doesn’t detract from my enjoyment of Lee’s Hobbit sketchbook. Herein we get to experience the luscious landscapes that became reality in the films, see art nouveau-inspired mock-ups for costuming and armour, as well as Lee’s unique depictions of the cast - before actors were attached to the roles. Going into far more detail than could ever be included in any illustrated edition of the Hobbit, the book is a treasure trove of raw exploration and imagination that only makes me crave more of Lee’s signature water-colour and pencil sketch artwork. Paired with some scant narration by Lee himself, this book is a charming glimpse into the mind of one of the world’s finest fantasy illustrators, whom I’m sure Tolkien himself would have lauded for his vision and talent. With the artistic community currently being rocked by the poor influence of AI-generated artwork, it is heartening to see the support given to traditional artistry and creativity that honestly cannot be matched in the digital realm. Give me pencils and give me paints - especially if they are wielded by Alan Lee to bring such a vivid Middle Earth into reality.
September 6, 2020
Alan Lee’s impressive artwork has interested me for decades, so adding this neat collection of drawings (and some finished art) to my collection was an easy decision to make. Lee’s textural sketching style possesses a loose, flowing quality, in which he discovers desirable forms and details as he explores ideas. This technique is an almost perfect match for illustrating Tolkien’s world, and produces images that feature qualities I can only describe as extremely ‘Tolkienesque’ in their solemn enchantment and overall storytelling.
I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed looking at Lee’s concept drawings, as they usually contain many small moments of superb creativity: intriguing twisted shapes, unique objects and intricate structures, repeated motifs and patterns, natural poses and emotive facial expressions, and different hatching techniques that often hint at greater details just out of sight or hidden within shadows. This book contains all of the above and more, including a number of full and double page ‘mood’ pieces executed with greater refinement.
There’s a lot of inspiring work included in this volume, supported by commentary from the artist adding notes and observations about his role in Peter Jackson’s movie productions. The Hobbit Sketchbook delivers exactly what it promises – a visual showcase of illustrated ideas by a highly talented artist.
I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed looking at Lee’s concept drawings, as they usually contain many small moments of superb creativity: intriguing twisted shapes, unique objects and intricate structures, repeated motifs and patterns, natural poses and emotive facial expressions, and different hatching techniques that often hint at greater details just out of sight or hidden within shadows. This book contains all of the above and more, including a number of full and double page ‘mood’ pieces executed with greater refinement.
There’s a lot of inspiring work included in this volume, supported by commentary from the artist adding notes and observations about his role in Peter Jackson’s movie productions. The Hobbit Sketchbook delivers exactly what it promises – a visual showcase of illustrated ideas by a highly talented artist.
December 28, 2022
Este libro es una especie de complemento al «Cuaderno de viaje de la Tierra Media. De Bolsón Cerrado a Mordor», de John Howe ( https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3... ). Mientras el de Howe presentaba dibujos de toda la historia de la Tierra Media, éste se centra únicamente en el Hobbit.
Un elemento que los distingue es que éste hace más hincapié en el proceso creativo, en lo que pasaba detrás de las cámaras durante la grabación de las películas, y menos en la historia del libro. Howe acompañaba sus dibujos con muchos textos de resumen de la historia. Lee sobre todo cuenta reuniones con el director y el proceso de crear los decorados.
Dos aproximaciones distintas, ambas para grandes libros de ilustraciones. Los dibujos son, en este libro, como no podía ser de otra manera, increíbles. La mayor parte en blanco y negro, con alguna versión a color de vez en cuando.
Un gran libro de ilustraciones, ideal para acompañar una relectura del Hobbit, o para recordarlo de vez en cuando.
Un elemento que los distingue es que éste hace más hincapié en el proceso creativo, en lo que pasaba detrás de las cámaras durante la grabación de las películas, y menos en la historia del libro. Howe acompañaba sus dibujos con muchos textos de resumen de la historia. Lee sobre todo cuenta reuniones con el director y el proceso de crear los decorados.
Dos aproximaciones distintas, ambas para grandes libros de ilustraciones. Los dibujos son, en este libro, como no podía ser de otra manera, increíbles. La mayor parte en blanco y negro, con alguna versión a color de vez en cuando.
Un gran libro de ilustraciones, ideal para acompañar una relectura del Hobbit, o para recordarlo de vez en cuando.
April 21, 2021
Immagini e descrizioni che scaldano il cuore. Avevo solo 10 anni quando al cinema arrivò Il signore degli anelli, così piccola ma così estasiata e affascinata da quest’opera immensa che meglio non poteva essere rappresentata a livello cinematografico. Lo hobbit è quel frammento speciale dove tutto ha inizio. Ho adorato le descrizioni di Alan Lee e tutto il lavoro svolto a livello grafico e come il suo ruolo e impatto sia cambiato, grazie alle nuove tecnologie, tra i tempi del Il signore degli anelli e poi di the hobbit. Un diario fatto di schemi e raffigurazioni emozionanti che rappresentano tutto lo studio e il duro lavoro dietro la realizzazione del Lo hobbit. È stato come fare un tuffo in un sogno che potrei vivere anche all’infinito ma resterà comunque sempre prezioso e magico.
September 11, 2021
Such a beautiful book for art lovers and Tolkien lovers.
As one of the chief illustrators on the Hobbit movies, Alan Lee fills this book with conceptual sketches and watercolor works that were provided during the filmmaking process. The book is absolutely filled with his works showing his process and the level of detail that was thought out. He writes quite a bit about his process as well as the process in general during the movie. He provides a few tidbits that artists could take away and use. And his inspirations while working on the Hobbit. A lovely treasure with fantastic art that portrays Tolkien's work so well. I will be going back to this book often. I can't believe I don't own the Lord of the Rings Sketchbook and I will be rectifying that very soon!
As one of the chief illustrators on the Hobbit movies, Alan Lee fills this book with conceptual sketches and watercolor works that were provided during the filmmaking process. The book is absolutely filled with his works showing his process and the level of detail that was thought out. He writes quite a bit about his process as well as the process in general during the movie. He provides a few tidbits that artists could take away and use. And his inspirations while working on the Hobbit. A lovely treasure with fantastic art that portrays Tolkien's work so well. I will be going back to this book often. I can't believe I don't own the Lord of the Rings Sketchbook and I will be rectifying that very soon!
January 23, 2024
Este libro es más un viaje por los bocetos de los dibujos que hizo Alan Lee tanto para los libros de El Hobbit como para las propias películas.
En sí los textos me han dejado con más ganas de que hubiese contado más cosas (a lo mejor, como no sé dibujar, no soy la persona más indicada para sacarles partido).
Sin embargo, los dibujos son fantásticos. Igual se echa de menos un formato de libro más grande para disfrutarlos más aún, en especial los detalles. No obstante, el libro es para perderse en cada página, en cada dibujo. Es un libro para volver a él durante la lectura de la obra original varias veces.
En definitiva, una golosina para los amantes de la obra de Tolkien.
En sí los textos me han dejado con más ganas de que hubiese contado más cosas (a lo mejor, como no sé dibujar, no soy la persona más indicada para sacarles partido).
Sin embargo, los dibujos son fantásticos. Igual se echa de menos un formato de libro más grande para disfrutarlos más aún, en especial los detalles. No obstante, el libro es para perderse en cada página, en cada dibujo. Es un libro para volver a él durante la lectura de la obra original varias veces.
En definitiva, una golosina para los amantes de la obra de Tolkien.
February 26, 2021
Lovely artwork by Alan Lee. Nothing new or surprising about that. He does a great job of depicting imaginary locations in a way that looks real and is a good starting point for creating movie sets. Mostly pencil sketches, some finished drawings and a few watercolors.
Chapters are: Bag End; The Lone-Lands (Rivendell); The Misty Mountains (goblins, Gollum, frying-pan); Wilderland; Mirkwood (Radagast, Rhosgobel, Dol Guldur, Enchamted Stream, The Caves of the Elvenking, wine cellar); Lake-Town; Dale & Erebor (Bard & Smaug, The Battle of Five Armies, Going Home).
Chapters are: Bag End; The Lone-Lands (Rivendell); The Misty Mountains (goblins, Gollum, frying-pan); Wilderland; Mirkwood (Radagast, Rhosgobel, Dol Guldur, Enchamted Stream, The Caves of the Elvenking, wine cellar); Lake-Town; Dale & Erebor (Bard & Smaug, The Battle of Five Armies, Going Home).
December 12, 2021
Interesante inmersión en el proceso creativo de Alan Lee, su trabajo dotó de una identidad visual al mundo de Tolkien, misma que influyó y termino de consagrarse con las peliculas de peter jackson, los bocetos son un deleite visual, sin embargo no quede satisfecho con la extension del libro, es bastante corto para la magnitud del trabajo que se percibe hay detras de esta obra, el libro se siente como apenas un esbozo superficial y sintetizado más que como un compendio absoluto del arte creado para esta producción. Definitivamente me quede con ganas de más.
November 18, 2023
This was an absolutely incredible little book filled with Alan Lee’s sketches and paintings, which appear in the illustrated version of The Hobbit and were used to design sets in The Hobbit films.
Lee is an incredible artist, and brings Tolkien’s world to life. The narrative passages were insightful as well, as he explains the various scenes, his inspiration for them, and how we came to put them together.
This book is essential for Middle Earth fans like myself and an important piece of anyone’s collection.
Lee is an incredible artist, and brings Tolkien’s world to life. The narrative passages were insightful as well, as he explains the various scenes, his inspiration for them, and how we came to put them together.
This book is essential for Middle Earth fans like myself and an important piece of anyone’s collection.
November 26, 2020
Wie Ihr ja wisst liebe ich Tolkien und seine komplette Welt die er erschaffen hat. Besonders gut gefiel mir schon immer der kleine Hobbit, so war es absolut klar das ich dieses Buch haben und ich es mir ansehen musste. Gleich am Anfang sieht man eine Karte - Ich LIEBE Karten - und geht mit dem Vorwort weiter. Man merkt gleich das Alan Lee ein Tolkien Anhänger ist, man spürt die Hingabe und Leidenschaft in jedem Wort und Skizze.
Gut gefällt mir hier auch das man nicht nur einfach Skizzen zu sehen bekommt, sonder das der Autor auch immer etwas dazu zu sagen hat. So erlebt man die ganze Welt um den Hobbit noch einmal von vorne.
Man bekommt so unglaublich Lust die Bücher noch einmal zu verschlingen, die filme wieder zu sehen und einfach alles noch einmal zu erleben. Ich liebe die Skizzen und das ganze Buch.
Für Fans und Liebhaber definitiv ein MUST-HAVE!
Gut gefällt mir hier auch das man nicht nur einfach Skizzen zu sehen bekommt, sonder das der Autor auch immer etwas dazu zu sagen hat. So erlebt man die ganze Welt um den Hobbit noch einmal von vorne.
Man bekommt so unglaublich Lust die Bücher noch einmal zu verschlingen, die filme wieder zu sehen und einfach alles noch einmal zu erleben. Ich liebe die Skizzen und das ganze Buch.
Für Fans und Liebhaber definitiv ein MUST-HAVE!
February 13, 2021
Boy, what an amazing book....
Not only is there a ton of art to feast the eyes on, but also a running commentary throughout, giving the reader a glimpse into Alan Lee's mind in the process of creating such top notch drawings. There's background on what inspired various concepts as well as info on his methods.
It's such a joy to look through and you'll always notice something new. The quality of the print and the book design is absolute top tier - a must-have for fans!
Not only is there a ton of art to feast the eyes on, but also a running commentary throughout, giving the reader a glimpse into Alan Lee's mind in the process of creating such top notch drawings. There's background on what inspired various concepts as well as info on his methods.
It's such a joy to look through and you'll always notice something new. The quality of the print and the book design is absolute top tier - a must-have for fans!
April 25, 2025
El Hobbit, tanto este libro como el del Señor de los Anillos, es la misma forma, pero con diferentes formas y en menor calidad de ornamentos en que se produjo.
La historia de como se desarrollo esta película, desde la salida desde bolsón cerrado hasta llegar a la montaña solitaria, cada lugar, una maqueta, un diseño, los personajes, los eventos que conlleva la historia, simplemente es ver por detrás de lo que sucede detrás de cámaras
La historia de como se desarrollo esta película, desde la salida desde bolsón cerrado hasta llegar a la montaña solitaria, cada lugar, una maqueta, un diseño, los personajes, los eventos que conlleva la historia, simplemente es ver por detrás de lo que sucede detrás de cámaras
August 26, 2025
Genuinely one of the most beautiful art books I have ever seen. Granted, I haven't seen many art books. But its beautiful nonetheless. Alan Lee has insane attention to detail and being able to showcase that in black and white graphite sketches?? Insane work. Truly magical. A master of both the big picture vision of a fantasy artist and the attention to detail and patience to bring that vision to life. I'm floored by how beautiful his art is. Sobbing screaming crying because I'm so shook.
April 14, 2020
An incredible artist sharing his inspiring visions and experiences of Tolkien’s world in a literary and cinematic setting. Vivid watercolours accompany rough sketches and detailed panels to enrich the book with beautiful scenes from all over the world of Tolkien’s “The Hobbit”, as well as Peter Jackson’s film trilogy. In my opinion, the best artwork ever done of this fabulous fantasy story.
March 10, 2021
A fun little addition to my Tolkien shelf. It's filled with beautiful sketches and watercolors paintings, along with bits and pieces of Lee's process and contribution to the Hobbit. It's fitting that Lee seems to love both trees and mythology as much as Tolkien.
This is a quick little read, but studying the sketches is something deeper and long lasting.
This is a quick little read, but studying the sketches is something deeper and long lasting.
October 2, 2022
Beautiful sketches and watercolour paintings accompanied by anecdotes of the authors involvement in the production of The Hobbit movie trilogy. The book could only have been improved with more stories but it is beautifully written. His skill as an artist is amazing and makes this book a great coffee table book in addition to a good read.
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