{"title":"Alan Lee","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the renowned illustrator and concept artist, \u003cem\u003eAlan Lee\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his captivating and intricate illustrations, Alan Lee has left an indelible mark on the world of fantasy with his distinctive artistic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlan Lee's art is particularly celebrated for bringing to life the timeless tales of J.R.R. Tolkien. His book, \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit Sketchbook\u003c\/em\u003e, provides a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of the most beloved stories in the fantasy genre. Through Lee's sketches and notes, readers are invited to explore the visual world he crafted to complement Tolkien's enchanting narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a master of \u003cstrong\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Alan Lee's work transcends the boundaries of traditional book illustration. His contribution to the art world extends beyond books to include his influential role in the film industry, having worked as a conceptual designer on major motion pictures, including the acclaimed adaptations of \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e trilogy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an art enthusiast or a fan of fantasy literature, exploring Alan Lee's collection offers a unique opportunity to delve into the creative mind of an artist whose work continues to inspire imaginations around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-hobbit-sketchbook-by-alan-lee-9780008226749","title":"The Hobbit Sketchbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis richly illustrated book celebrates in words and pictures the beautiful work that award-winning artist Alan Lee produced for J.R.R. Tolkien’s \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, and includes dozens of brand-new paintings and pencil drawings exploring the world of Bilbo Baggins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e was first published in 1937, generations of readers have fallen under its spell. That magic was reignited sixty years later, when Alan Lee was commissioned to produce a special illustrated edition, and his delicate pencil drawings and beautiful watercolour paintings have become for many the definitive vision of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this sumptuous, large-format hardback, Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created these images, which would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkien’s own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson’s film adaptations and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit Sketchbook\u003c\/em\u003e is filled with more than 100 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces that reveal how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains a wealth of brand-new full-colour paintings and sketches drawn specially for this book, which unlock the secrets of how Alan creates his own magic and provide a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who breathed new life into Tolkien’s vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46796811632876,"sku":"9780008226749","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25187393482190.jpg?v=1757110991"},{"product_id":"the-lord-of-the-rings-sketchbook-by-alan-lee-9780261103832","title":"The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook","description":"A sumptuous large-format hardback containing sketches and paintings from the illustrated Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material. In this large-format hardback Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the images in the authorised illustrated edition of The Lord of the Rings. These images would prove so powerful, matching perfectly with Tolkien's own vision, that they would eventually define the look of Peter Jackson's movie trilogy and earn Alan a coveted Academy Award. The book is filled with over 150 of his sketches and early conceptual pieces to show how the project progressed from idea to finished art. It also contains 20 colour paintings reproduced in full-page glory, together with numerous examples of his conceptual art produced for the films and brand new pieces drawn specially for this book. The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook provides a fascinating insight into the imagination of the man who painted Tolkien's vision, firstly onto the page and then in three dimensions on the cinema screen.\nIt will also be of interest to many of the 100,000 people who have bought the illustrated Lord of the Rings as well as for budding artists and illustrators interested in unlocking the secrets of book illustration.","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47288940986604,"sku":"9780261103832","price":45.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/26237123482280.jpg?v=1770581794"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/alan-lee.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}