By: David Day (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
Delve into the dark powers of Tolkien with David Day's illustrated exploration of Tolkien's portrayal of evil and the sources that inspired his work from myth, literature, and history. This book is one of the best 20th century literary criticism Books, offering overall satisfaction, easy-to-understand and easy-to-read content, and great value for money.
Emily: Got this is a gift for my husband. He absolutely loves it. He’s a huge lord of the rings fan.
United States on Feb 03, 2023
Roberta: Very nice cover. Very nice illustrations. Book has an appropriate old feel to it. Love it.
United States on Aug 05, 2022
Herman W.: outstanding item, better than advertised, very pleased, gtreat price, fast shippin
United States on Apr 02, 2022
Serafin Ponce: Loved the feel of the cover and would all around recommend for any Lord of the rings fan.
United States on May 22, 2021
Alejandro A. E.Alejandro A. E.: Una obra que ahonda y profundiza en las historias de Tolkien, basadas en la tierra media.
Este tomo en concreto, gira alrededor de los orígenes de las fuerzas del mal en la obra de Tolkien. Sus orígenes tanto en el universo ficticio, como la inspiración de Tolkien para crearlos.
Aparte de la profundidad que aporta a la obra, el libro esta impreso a todo color. Aspecto muy bien aprovechado para incluir increíbles representaciones artísticas de este universo. También incluye gráficos y esquemas muy útiles para entender bien esta obra.
Es imprescindible haber leído las obras de Tolkien, tanto para entender, como para valorar esta obra. Además, la encuadernación y su cuidada presentación hacen del libro todo un elemento de decoración que suele llamar la atención de la gente.
Spain on Sep 23, 2020
Mawkish DinMawkish Din: Ich habe lange gezögert ob, und welches Buch ich mir von ihm besorge.
Ich denke es ist egal mit welchem man einsteigt! The Dark Powers ist... anders als erwartet. Tiefgründiger und verzweigter, als ich dachte! Es zieht teilweise Vergleiche aus anderer Literatur oder verweist auf Einflüsse für Tolkien, aber nicht wirr und abwegig, mehr überlegt und empfindsam.
Die Zeichnungen sind meiner Meinung nach nicht vergleichbar mit den allseits Bekannten. Düsterer, detailreicher, rauher, weniger "schön" wenn ihr versteht, was ich meine.
Ich wandere seit langer Zeit durch Mittelerde und wünsche mir manchmal, ich hätte diesen Blick den dieses Buch gewährt schon früher zugelassen!
Nachtrag: den Aufkleber auf der Rückseite (der offenbar alle irr macht) einfach für 5 Sekunden erwärmen. Ein Haarfön, Holzofen oder ähnliche Wärmequelle reicht, und dann vorsichtig abziehen. Hat bei mir keinerlei Spuren hinterlassen.
Germany on Feb 13, 2020
Jb: I can’t even begin to describe how much I love this book as well as the others by this author. This is my favorite book by him though. I just fell in love with the detail and extra effort put into it, and for such a to me cheap price to be so nice!! Seems like a steel, had to order his other ones after seeing and reading this one!!
All of the art work through out the book is awesome it made me want to sit down and make my own art, and printed very well onto to the pages with vivid color! There are tons of diagrams and chArts in his books including this one, which I have yet to see in other books. And it made me so happy bc that’s what I like to do myself! Very very detailed informative and ACCURATE!!! I love Tolkien and love not only reading his works but studying it as well, and this book was a treasure chest of gold and diamonds for me!!
The book is about the dark forces/energies/powers/people/beings/and concepts throughout Tolkien’s works. From the beginning work of the Silmarillion to the end of the Lord of the Rings in the Fourth Age. What was so amazing and an “all in one” was that the author incorporated the concepts and writings and mythologies of other...
United States on Nov 07, 2019
Ansel Deane: Great book and leatherbound to boot. The author took great effort in conparing Tolkien's Middle Earth with real world mythology.
Canada on Sep 14, 2019
Petra: I bought this for my Tolkien loving father as a gift. I'm sure he's going to like it. Also bought the book " The Heroes of Tolkien" to go with it.
The book is beautifully made. The cover is leathery like and the picture on it is carved into it. Only thing is, that the soft cover needs to be handled carefully, since it seems to damage easily. My book got tiny tear from the cardboard box's edge while unwrapping it.
United Kingdom on Dec 01, 2018
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| Total Reviews | 7 reviews | 44 reviews | 44 reviews |
| Publication date | October 18, 2018 | September 19, 2017 | |
| Science Fiction & Fantasy Art (Kindle Store) | Science Fiction & Fantasy Art | ||
| Customer Reviews | 4.8/5 stars of 415 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 1,605 ratings | 4.6/5 stars of 1,605 ratings |
| Word Wise | Enabled | Enabled | |
| Mythology & Folk Tales Literary Criticism | Mythology & Folk Tales Literary Criticism | ||
| 20th Century Literary Criticism (Kindle Store) | 20th Century Literary Criticism | 20th Century Literary Criticism | |
| Text-to-Speech | Enabled | Enabled | |
| Print length | 256 pages | 254 pages | |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled | Enabled | |
| Screen Reader | Supported | Supported | |
| File size | 82756 KB | 304117 KB | |
| ASIN | B07CG5N98W | B01NBO5GIH | |
| Publisher | Pyramid | Quirk Books; First Edition | Quirk Books |
| Sticky notes | On Kindle Scribe | On Kindle Scribe | |
| Language | English | English | English |
| Best Sellers Rank | #92 in Science Fiction & Fantasy Art #136 in 20th Century Literary Criticism #166 in Mythology & Folk Tales Literary Criticism | #5 in Horror & Supernatural Literary Criticism #14 in Book Design#95 in Humor Essays | #5 in 20th Century Literary Criticism #30 in 20th Century Literary Criticism #40 in Horror & Supernatural Literary Criticism |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled | Enabled |
United Kingdom on May 24, 2023