Recommendations based on The Lord of the Rings: The Art of The Two Towersby Gary Russell

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  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring

    by Gary Russell
    A detailed exploration of the creative process behind the making of the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel.

    With complete and unrestricted access to artwork created over a five-year period, this authoritative and insightful book illustrates the creative development of The Fellowship of the Ring . This ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare

    by Chris Smith
    Comprehensive study of the history and combat tactics of Middle-earth.

    Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons and Warfare is an indispensable chronicle of The Lord of the Rings' ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Visual Companion

    by Jude Fisher
    A detailed look into the world of Lord of the Rings, from the characters and creatures to the landscapes and battles.

    From the New York Times best-selling author of The Two Towers Visual Companion comes a lavishly illustrated keepsake guide to The Return of the King. As Frodo, Sam, and Gollum slowly make their way ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook

    by Alan Lee
    Detailed visual journey of Middle-earth and its characters, brought to life through exquisite illustrations.

    In The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the beautiful watercolor paintings for the special centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings . These ... (Goodreads)

  5. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion

    by Jude Fisher
    A visual guide to the first installment of the epic fantasy trilogy, featuring behind-the-scenes photos and concept art.

    Houghton Mifflin is proud to present a full-color, large-format, guide to the characters, cultures, and locations of J.R.R. Tolkien's extraordinary creation Middle-earth, as depicted in the movie The ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Hobbit

    by Chuck Dixon

    First published over 50 years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' has become one of the best-loved books of all time. Now Tolkien's fantasy classic has been adapted into a fully painted graphic novel. ... (Goodreads)

  7. J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic fantasy journey to save Middle-earth from an evil force.

    This four-volume, boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the ... (Goodreads)

  8. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Perry Moore
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" with concept art, interviews, and more.

    The ultimate visual companion and keepsake to the making of the stunning fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on the beloved children's classic by C.S. ... (Goodreads)

  9. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Ernie Malik
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "Prince Caspian" from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

    Inside this ultimate visual companion to the making of the second film in C. S. Lewis's beloved Narnia series, discover lavish photos and behind the scenes stories that give you a front-row seat of ... (Goodreads)

  10. The Atlas of Middle-Earth

    by Karen Wynn Fonstad
    Detailed guide to the world of Middle-Earth from Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy.

    Karen Wynn Fonstad's THE ATLAS OF MIDDLE-EARTH is an essential volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the definitive guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Children of Húrin

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic tale of tragedy and tragedy, of a father's sins passed down to his children.

    This tale of Middle-earth's First Age, which appeared in incomplete forms in the posthumously published, The Silmarillion, and, Unfinished Tales, , also edited by Tolkien's son, Christopher, only ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Silmarillion

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic saga of the history of Middle-Earth, a world filled with mythical creatures.

    The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of ... (Goodreads)

  13. The Carpet People

    by Terry Pratchett
    In a world where people live on a carpet, two tribes go to war. But a small group of heroes may be able to save them all.

    In the beginning, there was nothing but endless flatness. Then came the Carpet . . . That’s the old story everyone knows and loves. But now the Carpet is home to many different tribes and peoples, ... (Goodreads)

  14. Stalking Darkness

    by Lynn Flewelling
    A young thief and his mentor are caught up in a dangerous game of politics and magic, as they try to uncover a sinister plot.

    With the Leran threat laid to rest, Alec and Seregil are now able to turn their attention to the ancient evil which threatens their land. The Plenimarans, at war with Skalans, have decided to defeat ... (Goodreads)

  15. Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 10

    by Hiromu Arakawa
    Brothers Edward and Alphonse continue their quest for the Philosopher's Stone, facing new enemies and uncovering dark secrets.

    Alchemy tore the Elric brothers’ bodies apart. Can their bond make them whole again? A hardcover collector’s edition of one of the most beloved manga and anime of all time! Fully remastered with an ... (Barnes & Noble)

  16. Luck in the Shadows

    by Lynn Flewelling
    A young thief's adventures in a fantasy world, filled with danger, secrets and hidden magic.

    When young Alec of Kerry is taken prisoner for a crime he didn’t commit, he is certain that his life is at an end. But one thing he never expected was his cellmate. Spy, rogue, thief, and noble, ... (Goodreads)

  17. The Way of Kings

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic fantasy saga of a young king and his quest to restore order to a broken kingdom.

    The story rotates between the points of view of Kaladin, Shallan Davar, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, Dalinar Kholin, and several other minor characters, who lead seemingly unconnected lives. Szeth, a Shin ... (Wikipedia)

  18. Danse Macabre

    by Laurell K. Hamilton
    Anita Blake, vampire hunter and animator, investigates a series of supernatural murders in St. Louis.

    Danse Macabre appears to take place a few weeks after the events of, Incubus Dreams, and almost immediately after the events of, Micah, , assuming that the series of serial killings that Anita's ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Behemoth

    by Scott Westerfeld
    In an alternate history World War I, a group of genetically modified animals and their handlers fight for their survival.

    The story starts when the crew of the Leviathan sights two German ironclads and decides to attack them, thinking that the sea ships are defenseless. Klopp and Alek are controlling the engines, with ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Cast in Shadow

    by Michelle Sagara
    Kaylin Neya, a human with a troubled past, must solve a murder mystery in a world of magic and politics.

    Something is stirring again…,Seven years ago Kaylin fled the crime-riddled streets of Nightshade,, knowing, that something was after her. Children were being murdered—and they all had the same odd ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Sheet Music for Flute with CD

    by John Williams
    Compilation of sheet music from the Harry Potter films, accompanied by an audio CD of the music.

    Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists ... (Goodreads)

  22. River Marked

    by Patricia Briggs
    A shapeshifter embarks on a dangerous quest to save her pack from a mysterious foe.

    Mercy Thompson: Mechanic, Shapeshifter, Fighter. Car mechanic Mercy Thompson has always known there was something different about her, and not just the way she can make a VW engine sit up and beg. ... (Goodreads)

  23. The Great Dune Trilogy

    by Frank Herbert
    Epic saga of a desert planet, where a powerful family must save the universe from destruction.

    Duke Leto Atreides of the House Atreides , ruler of the ocean planet Caladan, is assigned by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV to serve as fief ruler of the planet Arrakis . Arrakis is a harsh and ... (Wikipedia)

  24. Paradise Kiss, Vol. 1

    by Ai Yazawa
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery, as she enters the world of fashion and art.

    Yukari wants nothing more than to make her parents happy by studying hard and getting into a good college. One afternoon, however, she is kidnapped by a group of self-proclaimed fashion mavens ... (Goodreads)

  25. Sleeping Beauty Trilogy

    by A.N. Roquelaure
    Erotic reimagining of the classic fairy tale, exploring themes of power, freedom and desire.

    Celebrate the daring gifts of Anne Rice, writing as A. N. Roquelaure, with this beautifully repackaged boxed set of the three erotic novels in her acclaimed Sleeping Beauty trilogy. ... (Goodreads)

  26. Odd and the Frost Giants

    by Neil Gaiman
    A young boy named Odd embarks on a journey to save Asgard from the Frost Giants. Along the way, he meets gods and animals who help him on his quest.

    Odd is a young Norseman whose father, a woodcutter, drowned during a Viking raid. His Scottish mother marries a fat widower who neglects him in favor of his own children, and when soon after the ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Calamity

    by Brandon Sanderson
    A girl with magical powers discovers a secret that could save the world from destruction.

    When Calamity lit up the sky, the Epics were born. David’s fate has been tied to their villainy ever since that historic night. Steelheart killed his father. Firefight stole his heart. And now ... (Goodreads)

  28. New Spring

    by Robert Jordan
    A young girl's quest to save her kingdom from a powerful enemy.

    New Spring describes events which take place twenty years before the events of, The Eye of the World, (Book 1). The story begins in the last days of the Aiel War , and the Battle of the Shining Walls ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Words of Radiance

    by Brandon Sanderson
    Epic fantasy adventure featuring a courageous hero on a quest to save the world.

    Years ago, Szeth-son-son-Vallano, the Assassin in White, was sent by the Parshendi to assassinate the Alethi king Gavilar Kholin (for reasons not yet revealed to the reader). This murder resulted in ... (Wikipedia)

  30. Beowulf

    by Unknown
    Epic poem recounting the heroic deeds of a legendary Scandinavian warrior.

    Beowulf is a major epic of Anglo-Saxon literature, probably composed between the first half of the seventh century and the end of the first millennium. The poem was inspired by Germanic and ... (Goodreads)