{"title":"Catherine McIlwaine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatherine McIlwaine\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a captivating journey into the world of \u003cem\u003eJ.R.R. Tolkien\u003c\/em\u003e, blending scholarly insight with visual splendour. Her works delve into the rich tapestry of Tolkien's creative life, revealing the artistry behind Middle-earth through rare artefacts, illustrations, and personal treasures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect beautifully curated collections that illuminate the intersection of literature, art, and cultural history. McIlwaine’s books appeal to those fascinated by the enduring legacy and imaginative depth of Tolkien’s universe within the broader context of arts and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tolkien-maker-of-middle-earth-by-catherine-mcilwaine-9781851244850","title":"Tolkien: Maker of Middle-earth","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of J. R. R. Tolkien's talents is remarkable. Not only was he an accomplished linguist and philologist, as well as a scholar of Anglo-Saxon and medieval literature and Norse folklore, but also a skilful illustrator and storyteller. Drawing on these talents, he created a universe which is for many readers as real as the physical world they inhabit daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTolkien: Maker of Middle-earth\u003c\/em\u003e explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien's enduring popularity. Lavishly illustrated with three hundred images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps, and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works—\u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eThe Silmarillion\u003c\/em\u003e—and reproduces personal photographs and private papers, many of which have never been seen before in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSix essays introduce the reader to the person of J. R. R. Tolkien and to main themes in his life and work, including the influence of northern languages and legends on the creation of his own \u003cem\u003elegendarium\u003c\/em\u003e; his concept of \"Faerie\" as an enchanted literary realm; the central importance of his invented languages in his fantasy writing; his visual imagination and its emergence in his artwork; and the encouragement he derived from his close friend C. S. Lewis and their literary group the Inklings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book brings together the largest collection of original Tolkien material ever assembled in a single volume. Drawing on the extensive archives of the Tolkien collections at the Bodleian Libraries, Oxford, which stretch to more than five hundred boxes, and Marquette University, Milwaukee, as well as private collections, this hugely ambitious and exquisitely produced book draws together the worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien—scholarly, literary, creative, and domestic—offering a rich and detailed understanding and appreciation of this extraordinary author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487717277932,"sku":"9781851244850","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781851244850-tolkien-maker-of-middle-earth.jpg?v=1775753926"},{"product_id":"tolkien-treasures-by-catherine-mcilwaine-9781851244966","title":"Tolkien: Treasures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e 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. It provides a unique insight into the life of this extraordinary writer, artist, and scholar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487717441772,"sku":"9781851244966","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4c3de46d4e99c7fd1c5dc8f18346e035.jpg?v=1775770051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/catherine-mcilwaine.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}