The Tolkien Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt

The million-selling Lord of the Rings calendars created during the '70s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrandt are now considered artistic masterpieces. "The Tolkien Years of the Brothers Hildebrandt" tells the untold story behind the creation of those cherished illustrations. Written by Greg Hildebrandt, Jr., Greg Hildebrandt's son, this fascinating book tells the story through the eyes of young Gregory when, at ages five, six, and seven he posed for the various "little people" characters known as the Hobbits. Gregory reminisces about his key role in the development of these calendar paintings and the unique creative ingenuity of his father and uncle. A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work of two renowned fantasy artists, written through the eyes of their closest family member, providing Tolkien-lovers with a fantastic treasury of Lord of the Rings art..the movies of which have now grossed billions worldwide! This updated and expanded edition includes all new pages with commentary and exclusive material. Well in time for the new Peter Jackson movie "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" hitting theaters Dec 2012! "The vivid color pictures illustrate their fantastic imagination and their concepts in bringing to life the characters and locations of Tolkien's Middle-earth. It is fascinating to see the characters and settings come to life through the work of the Hildebrandts." -The Library Journal