From Tolkien to Oz

From Tolkien to Oz

Author: Greg Hildebrandt

Publisher:

Published: 1985

Total Pages: 96

ISBN-13: 9780881010190

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Gathers book illustrations, posters, paintings, and calendar art by the popular American illustrator, and shares the artist's thoughts concerning his work


Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Who Was J. R. R. Tolkien?

Author: Pam Pollack

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-07-21

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0448483025

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Best known for his epic Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, J.R.R. Tolkien was born in British-occupied South Africa. His early life was full of action and adventure. Tolkien spent his childhood roaming the British countryside with his family and could read and write by age four. He was naturally gifted with languages and used this skill as a signals officer in World War I as well as in his fantasy writing. By creating alternate universes and inventing languages in his work he demonstrated that imaginary realms were not just for children. Fondly remembered as the “Father of High Fantasy,” Tolkien’s books have inspired blockbuster movies and legions of fans.


Out of Oz

Out of Oz

Author: Gregory Maguire

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 2011-11-01

Total Pages: 526

ISBN-13: 0062101234

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“Maguire’s work is melodic, symphonic, and beautiful; it is dejected and biting and brave. How great that people flock to these magical novels.” —Los Angeles Times Book Review Bestselling author Gregory Maguire’s remarkable series, The Wicked Years, comes full circle with this, his fourth and final excursion across a darker, richer, more complex landscape of “the magical land of Oz.” Out of Oz brilliantly reimagines L. Frank Baum’s world over the rainbow as wracked with social unrest—placing Glinda the good witch under house arrest and having the cowardly Lion on the lam from the law as the Emerald City prepares to make war on Munchkinland. Even Dorothy makes a triumphant return in Maguire’s magnificent Oz finale—tying up every loose green end of the series he began with his classic Wicked, the basis for the smash hit Broadway musical.


Magical Storybook Treasury

Magical Storybook Treasury

Author: Greg Hildebrandt

Publisher: Running Press

Published: 2006-09-26

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 9780762428373

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Three favorite classics-Pinocchio, Alice in Wonderland, and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz-make this collection an excellent gift for any child. Beautifully illustrated by Greg Hildebrandt, these well-loved stories follow Pinocchio, as he tries to become a real boy; tumbles down a rabbit hole with Alice; and skips down the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy and her friends. Colorful and engaging, this collection will warm the hearts of readers young and old, all at a bargain price.


Oz and Beyond

Oz and Beyond

Author: Michael O'Neal Riley

Publisher:

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13:

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Long before Judy Garland sang Over the Rainbow, the denizens of Oz had already captivated the American reading public. The quintessential American fairy tale, L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has had a singular influence on our culture since it first appeared in 1900. Yet, as Michael Riley shows, Baum's achievement went far beyond this one book, or even the 13 others he wrote about that magic kingdom.


The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save For

The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save For

Author: Lord Dunsany

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2014-06-13

Total Pages: 22

ISBN-13: 1633553310

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Edward John Moreton Drax Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany was an Anglo-Irish writer and dramatist, notable for his work in fantasy published under the name Lord Dunsany. More than eighty books of his work were published, and his oeuvre includes hundreds of short stories, as well as successful plays, novels and essays. Born to one of the oldest titles in the Irish peerage, he lived much of his life at perhaps Ireland's longest-inhabited home, Dunsany Castle near Tara, received an honourary doctorate from Trinity College, and died in Dublin.


Letters From Father Christmas

Letters From Father Christmas

Author: J.R.R. Tolkien

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2012-02-15

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 0547951906

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Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J.R.R. Tolkien’s children. Inside would be a letter in a strange, spidery handwriting and a beautiful colored drawing or painting. The letters were from Father Christmas. They told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole: how the reindeer got loose and scattered presents all over the place; how the accident-prone North Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmas’s house into the dining room; how he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden; how there were wars with the troublesome horde of goblins who lived in the caves beneath the house, and many more. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by Tolkien’s inventiveness in this classic holiday treat.


The Marvelous Land of Oz (Illustrated)

The Marvelous Land of Oz (Illustrated)

Author: L. Frank Baum

Publisher: BookRix

Published: 2014-05-09

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 3736808526

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A little boy, Tip, escapes from his evil guardian, the witch Mombi, with the help of a walking wooden figure with a jack-o'-lantern head named Jack Pumpkinhead (brought to life with the magic Powder of Life Tip stole from Mombi), as well as a living Sawhorse (created from the same powder). Tip ends up on an adventure with the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman to help Scarecrow to recapture his throne from General Jinjur's army of girls.


Defending Middle-earth

Defending Middle-earth

Author: Patrick Curry

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 212

ISBN-13: 9780618478859

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A timely critical analysis of J. R. R. Tolkien's masterful trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, addresses the social and political structure of Middle-earth, its nature and ecology, and the spirituality and ethics of Tolkien's world.


Recipes from the World of Tolkien

Recipes from the World of Tolkien

Author: Robert Tuesley Anderson

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2020-09-03

Total Pages: 301

ISBN-13: 0753734443

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Ever wondered what Lembas Bread, Cram, or Beorn's Honey Cakes might taste like? From Crickhollow Apple Loaf, Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch, and Brandywine Fish Pie to Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot, Westfarthing Fairings, and Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes, Recipes from the World of Tolkien includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes that will take you on a journey through Middle-earth, delivering a treat for your taste buds and your imagination. Immerse yourself in Tolkien's epic fantasy world with recipes inspired by its places and characters. Whether it's breakfast or second breakfast, elevenses or afternoon tea, lunch or dinner - cook up a feast fit for orcs and elves alike. This collection of delicious recipes also features stunning illustrations and artwork throughout, as well as short feature essays that explore the compelling role of food in Tolkien's works. This is the perfect, must-have addition to any Tolkien fan's bookshelf. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.