J.R.R. Tolkien - Master of the Rings Special Edition Box Set
This survey of Tolkien''s Lord of the Rings is billed as "the definitive guide". Hosted by Tolkien scholar Robert Di Napoli, the 80-minute documentary is academic, covering such aspects of the Tolkien epic as its literary influences, character and plot analysis, inspirations on other arts, and enduring popularity. While Tolkien''s fiction is spectacularly visualized in the artwork of the Hildebrandts and Roger Dean, a variety of experts--from Helen Kidd to former Yes keyboardist Rick Wakeman--offer insight. A Hildebrandt gallery is included, along with interview clips to further examine his lasting influence. This is an eminently respectable study that any fan will appreciate.
DVD features 3D animations of Middle Earth, illustrations by Brothers Hildebrandt, rare archive footage of Tolkien himself and analysis by Tolkien scholars.
Special Edition includes a booklet of Hildebrandt art and Rick Wakeman''s CD Landscapes of Middl