Rating: 
Summary: Very good
Review: "Tolkien's World" is a very handsome book: large, hardcover, sleeve-cover, fine print and paper. It consists on a serie of paintings divided by books (The Hobbit, LOTR, Silmarillion, etc.) printed in the largest scale possible and with great definition. Beside the picture there is the passage of the book which inspired the painting. In the end there are one-page texts about or written by each of the artists, explaining their influences and relation with Tolkien works. My favorite artist is, without a doubt, Ted Nasmith, that draws very realistic pictures. Second place is John Howe, with his dark and intriguin style. All in all, a pretty nice book. I was very satisfied with it and it helped me to figure the places and events of LOTR. Be aware that there's a book that is kind of a sequel to this one: "Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-Earth", which I'm planning to get. It is written on its purchasing info that the author is Ted Nasmith, so is the cover authory. Lucky me.
Rating:
Summary: Very good
Review: "Tolkien's World" is a very handsome book: large, hardcover, sleeve-cover, fine print and paper. It consists on a serie of paintings divided by books (The Hobbit, LOTR, Silmarillion, etc.) printed in the largest scale possible and with great definition. Beside the picture there is the passage of the book which inspired the painting. In the end there are one-page texts about or written by each of the artists, explaining their influences and relation with Tolkien works. My favorite artist is, without a doubt, Ted Nasmith, that draws very realistic pictures. Second place is John Howe, with his dark and intriguin style. All in all, a pretty nice book. I was very satisfied with it and it helped me to figure the places and events of LOTR. Be aware that there's a book that is kind of a sequel to this one: "Realms of Tolkien: Images of Middle-Earth", which I'm planning to get. It is written on its purchasing info that the author is Ted Nasmith, so is the cover authory. Lucky me.
Rating: 
Summary: well... you know
Review: Do i even have to write anything? All you realy need to know about this book is that its worth your time, and why would you be reading this if you didnt think it was anyways?
Rating:
Summary: A difference in interpretations
Review: I enjoyed this book greatly. However, some people may have been dissapointed in that the paintings may not have coincided with the world they pictured in their imagination. Tolkien's masterful use of the English language and powerful descriptions are done justice in many of these paintings. I find that anyone who has read Tolkien's works forms a very distinct picture in their mind. Even though I may not have visualized some of the scenes and landscapes as they have been portrayed, I found seeing other's interpretations to be an interesting experience. I personaly enjoyed the paintings by John Howe, Ted Nasmith, and Alan Lee.
Rating:
Summary: A difference in interpretations
Review: I enjoyed this book greatly. However, some people may have been dissapointed in that the paintings may not have coincided with the world they pictured in their imagination. Tolkien's masterful use of the English language and powerful descriptions are done justice in many of these paintings. I find that anyone who has read Tolkien's works forms a very distinct picture in their mind. Even though I may not have visualized some of the scenes and landscapes as they have been portrayed, I found seeing other's interpretations to be an interesting experience. I personaly enjoyed the paintings by John Howe, Ted Nasmith, and Alan Lee.
Rating: 
Summary: Uninspired
Review: I found the artwork to be generally uninspired and substandard. There are a few nice pics in here, but generally, not worthy of most people's bookselves and definitely not a coffee table book.I am disappointed with this purchase.
Rating:
Summary: Uninspired
Review: I found the artwork to be generally uninspired and substandard.There are a few nice pics in here, but generally, not worthy of mostpeople's bookselves and definitely not a coffee table book. I am disappointed with this purchase.
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Summary: It's a great book!
Review: I had to read Tolkien for my English lessons and when I saw Tolkiens's World, I had to buy it! It's really fabulous. I wish I could paint this good.
Rating: 
Summary: A good gift for a Tolkien-lover.
Review: I received this book as a gift from my sister, and I think that the basic idea for the work is a very good one. However, I don't think that the book on its own merits is enough for anyone who is not a serious fan of Tolkien and most especially of Lord of the Rings. The pictures and descriptions are enjoyable to look over for those who have read the trilogy, but I am afraid that I had hoped for more. The stories that Tolkien wrote are breathtaking, and I had wanted to experience that same kind of emotion when looking upon the paintings. But despite the talent of the artists, I found most of the art to be rather repetitive and rather uninspiring, save maybe one or two. I don't think that they come close to doing justice to the sweeping landscapes and noble figures which Tolkien described in his work. However, I have no idea what kinds of art and artists exist from which to choose, or if there are any comparable books on this subject. I don't think this is the book for you if you are seeking paintings based on fantasy worlds - there are much better ones. But if you are looking for a book for someone who likes Tolkien, I think it's a nice companion to the trilogy and a good addition to any bookshelf of a Tolkien-lover.
Rating:
Summary: A good gift for a Tolkien-lover.
Review: I received this book as a gift from my sister, and I think that the basic idea for the work is a very good one. However, I don't think that the book on its own merits is enough for anyone who is not a serious fan of Tolkien and most especially of Lord of the Rings. The pictures and descriptions are enjoyable to look over for those who have read the trilogy, but I am afraid that I had hoped for more. The stories that Tolkien wrote are breathtaking, and I had wanted to experience that same kind of emotion when looking upon the paintings. But despite the talent of the artists, I found most of the art to be rather repetitive and rather uninspiring, save maybe one or two. I don't think that they come close to doing justice to the sweeping landscapes and noble figures which Tolkien described in his work. However, I have no idea what kinds of art and artists exist from which to choose, or if there are any comparable books on this subject. I don't think this is the book for you if you are seeking paintings based on fantasy worlds - there are much better ones. But if you are looking for a book for someone who likes Tolkien, I think it's a nice companion to the trilogy and a good addition to any bookshelf of a Tolkien-lover.
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