The million-selling Lord of the Rings calendars created
during the '70s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now
considered artistic masterpieces. This coffee table art book, "The Tolkien
Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt", collects all that fantastic art, while
telling the untold story behind the creation of those cherished illustrations,
written by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr.! Be sure to pick up this book in September for
only $29.99!
A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work of two renowned
fantasy artists, written through the eyes of Greg's son. The Brothers
Hildebrandt art provided Tolkien-lovers with a fantastic treasury of Lord of
the Rings art...the movies of which have now grossed billions worldwide! This
is the perfect time to get the book, with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit motion
picture coming out in December 2013!
Written by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr., Greg Hildebrandt's son,
this book tells the story through the eyes of young Gregory when, at ages five,
six, and seven he posed for the various "little people" characters
known as the Hobbits. Gregory reminisces about his key role in the development
of these calendar paintings and the unique creative ingenuity of his father and
uncle.
"From 1975 through most of 1977 my brother, Tim, and
I focused primarily on our art for our three J.R.R. Tolkien, Lord of the Rings
calendars," says LIVING LEGEND GREG HILDEBRANDT! "We painted these
for Ballantine Books. We were obsessed with this art. It consumed us. Since the
last calendar was published in 1978 we created additional art based on
Tolkien's Ring. This expanded edition of our Tolkien art book is the most
comprehensive compilation of that art. The book in itself is a labor of love as
it took almost a year to put together and design. If you are a Lord of the
Rings fan or a fan of our art this is a really great collection. One that I am
proud of and I hope one that you will enjoy for years. This updated and
expanded edition includes all new pages with commentary and exclusive material."
"As a long time fan of Greg and Tim's work, and a
fan of the original book it is my honor that Dynamite Entertainment will
publish the newest version of this acclaimed book," adds Dynamite
Entertainment President and Publisher Nick Barrucci. "Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
are legends and it is my honor that we can help add to their legacy!"
Also, in July 2012, we have advance solicited The Tolkien
Art of the Brothers Hildebrandt 2013 Calendar for October shipping! Once more,
from the magical world of Middle-Earth. Greg Hildebrandt has chosen 14 pieces
of original art from the 1976, 1977, and 1978 J.R.R. Tolkien calendars
originally created for Ballantine Books. 37 years ago, Greg and Tim dove into
Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings with all the enthusiasm they could
possibly have mustered. Their art set a standard for what the world saw as The
Lord of the Rings. This art is loved world-wide. This calendar represents an
excellent look at some of the best of The Brothers Hildebrandt Tolkien art.
