Recommendations based on The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfareby Chris Smith

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  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring

    by Gary Russell
    A detailed exploration of the creative process behind the making of the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic novel.

    With complete and unrestricted access to artwork created over a five-year period, this authoritative and insightful book illustrates the creative development of The Fellowship of the Ring . This ... (Goodreads)

  2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King: Visual Companion

    by Jude Fisher
    A detailed look into the world of Lord of the Rings, from the characters and creatures to the landscapes and battles.

    From the New York Times best-selling author of The Two Towers Visual Companion comes a lavishly illustrated keepsake guide to The Return of the King. As Frodo, Sam, and Gollum slowly make their way ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook

    by Alan Lee
    Detailed visual journey of Middle-earth and its characters, brought to life through exquisite illustrations.

    In The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook Alan Lee reveals in pictures and in words how he created the beautiful watercolor paintings for the special centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings . These ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Hobbit

    by Chuck Dixon

    First published over 50 years ago, J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Hobbit' has become one of the best-loved books of all time. Now Tolkien's fantasy classic has been adapted into a fully painted graphic novel. ... (Goodreads)

  5. J.R.R. Tolkien 4-Book Boxed Set: The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic fantasy journey to save Middle-earth from an evil force.

    This four-volume, boxed set contains J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterworks The Hobbit and the three volumes of The Lord of the Rings (The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the ... (Goodreads)

  6. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring: Visual Companion

    by Jude Fisher
    A visual guide to the first installment of the epic fantasy trilogy, featuring behind-the-scenes photos and concept art.

    Houghton Mifflin is proud to present a full-color, large-format, guide to the characters, cultures, and locations of J.R.R. Tolkien's extraordinary creation Middle-earth, as depicted in the movie The ... (Goodreads)

  7. The Complete Stories and Poems

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    A collection of dark and mysterious stories and poems, exploring the depths of the human condition.

    This single volume brings together all of Poe's stories and poems, and illuminates the diverse and multifaceted genius of one of the greatest and most influential figures in American literary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Pearls of Lutra

    by Brian Jacques
    A young otter's coming of age adventure, uncovering secrets of the past and finding courage.

    When gathering herbs near the quarry in Mossflower Woods, the young Redwallers Tansy and Arven come across a mysterious skeleton among the rocks. They are disoriented in a rainstorm and after failing ... (Wikipedia)

  9. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Perry Moore
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" with concept art, interviews, and more.

    The ultimate visual companion and keepsake to the making of the stunning fantasy film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe based on the beloved children's classic by C.S. ... (Goodreads)

  10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: Sheet Music for Flute with CD

    by John Williams
    Compilation of sheet music from the Harry Potter films, accompanied by an audio CD of the music.

    Alfred Music Publishing is the world's largest educational music publisher. Alfred produces educational, reference, pop, and performance materials for teachers, students, professionals, and hobbyists ... (Goodreads)

  11. The Children of Húrin

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic tale of tragedy and tragedy, of a father's sins passed down to his children.

    This tale of Middle-earth's First Age, which appeared in incomplete forms in the posthumously published, The Silmarillion, and, Unfinished Tales, , also edited by Tolkien's son, Christopher, only ... (Goodreads)

  12. Disney's Beauty and the Beast

    by Teddy Slater
    A powerful story of bravery and self-sacrifice, in which a young woman falls in love with a Beast.

    Come be our guest in the Beast’s castle where teapots talk, spoons dance, and beautiful Belle discovers that things are never quite as they seem. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is retold in the ... (Goodreads)

  13. Hunters of Dune

    by Brian Herbert
    Epic sci-fi adventure of a group of heroes on a quest to save the remnants of humanity.

    For three years, the no-ship, Ithaca, has been in an alternate universe, hiding from the "great enemy". It carries the clones, or gholas , of Duncan Idaho , famous military commander Miles Teg , the ... (Wikipedia)

  14. Death Masks

    by Jim Butcher
    A magical detective's mission to protect an ancient artifact from a powerful necromancer.

    Harry shares a TV panel with a Vatican priest, Father Vincent, and São Paulo University Professor Don Paolo Ortega , a disguised Red Court Vampire noble. Father Vincent hires Dresden to recover the ... (Wikipedia)

  15. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion

    by Ernie Malik
    A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "Prince Caspian" from "The Chronicles of Narnia" series.

    Inside this ultimate visual companion to the making of the second film in C. S. Lewis's beloved Narnia series, discover lavish photos and behind the scenes stories that give you a front-row seat of ... (Goodreads)

  16. Howl’s Moving Castle

    by Diana Wynne Jones
    A young woman embarks on an adventure to break a curse and reclaim her identity in a magical world.

    18-year-old Sophie Hatter is the eldest of three sisters living in Market Chipping, a town in the magical kingdom of Ingary, where fairytale tropes are accepted ways of life, including that the ... (Wikipedia)

  17. The Princess Present

    by Meg Cabot
    A young girl's quest to find the perfect gift for her estranged princess aunt.

    Mia would give all the jewels in Genovia for the perfect present Every year, Princess Mia spends the holidays in Genovia with Grandmère. This year, she's looking forward to the most perfect Christmas ... (Goodreads)

  18. The Great Dune Trilogy

    by Frank Herbert
    Epic saga of a desert planet, where a powerful family must save the universe from destruction.

    Duke Leto Atreides of the House Atreides , ruler of the ocean planet Caladan, is assigned by the Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV to serve as fief ruler of the planet Arrakis . Arrakis is a harsh and ... (Wikipedia)

  19. Marion Zimmer Bradley's Ancestors of Avalon

    by Diana L. Paxson
    A mythical tale of King Arthur and the island of Avalon, exploring the power of fate and destiny.

    2500 years BC, Tiriki, Priestess of Light and of the Earth-goddess Ni-Terat, and her husband Micail, Priest of Light and Prince of the Atlantean state Atharrath, have to save themselves from the ... (Wikipedia)

  20. Anne Rice's The Vampire Lestat: A Graphic Novel

    by Faye Perozich
    An epic gothic tale of a vampire's journey through darkness and immortality.

    Collected for the first time, here are the twelve extraordinary illustrated volumes that form the graphic novel of THE VAMPIRE LESTAT. Evocative full-color paintings and an artful abridgment of the ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Wise Man's Fear

    by Patrick Rothfuss
    Epic fantasy adventure of a young man's quest for knowledge, power and love.

    On the second day of his recounting the story of his life to Chronicler at the Waystone Inn, Kvothe continues the narrative commenced in, The Name of the Wind, , wherein a younger Kvothe pursues his ... (Wikipedia)

  22. Beowulf

    by Unknown
    Epic poem recounting the heroic deeds of a legendary Scandinavian warrior.

    Beowulf is a major epic of Anglo-Saxon literature, probably composed between the first half of the seventh century and the end of the first millennium. The poem was inspired by Germanic and ... (Goodreads)

  23. Walt Disney's Three Little Pigs

    by Al Dempster
    A classic tale of three little pigs who must outwit a sly wolf to build their homes and stay safe.

    The three little pigs have never looked so cute and the big bad wolf never looked so bad in this retelling of the classic fairy tale! Vintage Disney artwork from the 1940s makes this book an ... (Goodreads)

  24. The Silmarillion

    by J.R.R. Tolkien
    Epic saga of the history of Middle-Earth, a world filled with mythical creatures.

    The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in The Lord of the Rings look back, and in whose events some of ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Raven and Other Poems

    by Edgar Allan Poe
    A collection of dark, gothic poems, exploring the depths of the human psyche.

    A chilling, thrilling collection of Edgar Allan Poe's poetry, introduced by best-selling author Philip Pullman The Raven . . . Annabel Lee . . . Ulalume . . . these are some of the spookiest, most ... (Goodreads)

  26. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

    by Michael Rosen
    A retelling of the classic tragedy of two young lovers from feuding families, set in modern times.

    The bard's quintessential love story — retold in an elegantly illustrated volume that will appeal both to aficionados of Shakespeare's play and to readers discovering it for the first time. The story ... (Goodreads)

  27. The Art of George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice & Fire

    by Patricia Meredith
    A visual exploration of the world of Westeros, featuring concept art, sketches, and paintings from the popular book series.

    Some of the greatest talents in fantastic art invite you to explore the lands of Westeros and beyond as never before. From the frozen wilderness beyond the Wall to sun-kissed Dorne, and from the ... (Goodreads)

  28. The Vampire Lestat

    by Anne Rice
    A vampire's exploration of his immortality and the secrets of the world of the undead.

    Set in the late 18th century to the late 1980s, the story follows the 200-year-long life of the vampire Lestat de Lioncourt, and his rise from humble beginnings as impoverished nobility in the ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Dead Witch Walking

    by Kim Harrison
    A dark urban fantasy about a witch's fight for survival in a world of humans, demons and vampires.

    All the creatures of the night gather in "the Hollows" of Cincinnati, to hide, to prowl, to party... and to feed. Vampires rule the darkness in a predator-eat-predator world rife with dangers beyond ... (Goodreads)

  30. Magician: Apprentice

    by Raymond E. Feist
    A young boy's journey to becoming a master sorcerer, encountering magical creatures and powerful forces along the way.

    In the twelfth year of the reign of Rodric the Fourth, an orphaned kitchen boy named Pug is made an apprentice magician to the magician Kulgan in Crydee . A struggling student of magic , he rises to ... (Wikipedia)