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Jude Fisher's Lord of the Rings Visual Companion is a real treat for Tolkien fans and brings readers up close to some of the amazing detail they will find in the big-screen version of this fantasy classic. Not just a straightforward movie guide, this is more of a Middle Earth encyclopaedia with information on the people and places that cinema-goers will be introduced. The text is informative and never presumes any level of knowledge, making this book more than accessible for Tolkien fans or those who have yet to discover his work. The pictures are full colour and quite simply superb, showcasing the movies epic scope and immense special effects. There is even a fold-out map of Middle Earth in the centre pages using shots from the movie to illustrate key locations, giving it a more realistic feel. Not an average movie tie-in book, Fisher's wonderful guide has been as lovingly put together as the movie itself and has "quality" stamped all over it. This is definitely one to add to your collection. --Jonathan Weir

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Houghton will publish a Visual Companion volume for each of Jackson's film installments. This offers a heavily illustrated introduction to the characters and the story.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars No Balrog. Only four stars. Give us the BALROG, Dec 26 2002

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"uakhan" (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion (Hardcover)

Despite the excellent visual imagery and quality of this book and the companion to the first movie both books lacked one extremely important and somewhat pivotal villain from the first movie, The Balrog. The Balrog also makes an appearance in the second movie and should have been given more detailed treatment. Jude Fisher are you listening. Hey why not add the Balrog in the third book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what I wanted, Dec 15 2002

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"lalondekathy" (Puslinch, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion (Hardcover)

This companion was what I expected of it. It had many thrilling pictures of the cast and beside that their descriptions. The pictures were in full color and they were very enjoyable. They described the forging of the one ring and the Last Alliance of Men and Elves all the way to the Uruk-Hai's and Nazguls. If you were just beginning to read the books, this would be great for you to have to show you who the characters were and to tell you a little background information about them, like a dictionary. I would definitely say to buy this. It was a brilliant tie in and I just can't wait until I get the next book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A nice movie companion, Feb 27 2002

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S. A. Cain "writer" (Indiana USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion (Hardcover)

This book is full of great pictures, and that's the obvious reason to buy it. For the fan of the movie, this is a must-have. For a fan of Tolkien in general, this is a must-have. Our house has two whole shelves dedicate to books by, about, or inspired by, Tolkien.

Purists will note that where the movie departs from the book, this visual guide follows the movie (ie the visual guide furthers the myth that Saruman creates the Uruk-hai, names Arwen's jewel the Evenstar instead of Arwen herself, etc). Purists will also note that there appears to be a great deal of dialogue here that was cut from the theatre release (including Boromir's Dream & Galadriel's presenting of the gifts)--one can only hope they will be reinserted for the Director's Cut version on a DVD!

The book is divided into sections: History, The Free Peoples of Middle-Earth (Hobbits, Men, Elves, Dwarves) The Istari, and The Dark Powers. All in all, a wonderful visual companion for a visually stunning movie!

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5.0 out of 5 stars An exceptional book
I have loved Lord of the Rings forever so when I saw this book, I HAD to have it. My impulses were right, this book was fantastic! Read more

Published on Jan 7 2004 by Chelsea

5.0 out of 5 stars A great visual foundation
I actually purchased this book after having received the visual companion to the Two Towers for Christmas last year. Read more

Published on April 1 2003 by Christian Buckley