![]() In his lifetime, some of his artworks were included in his novels The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings others were used on the covers of different editions of these books. Some of his artworks combined several of these elements to support his fiction. Tolkien prepared illustrations for his Middle-earth fantasy books, facsimile artefacts, more or less "picturesque" maps, calligraphy, and sketches and paintings from life. Tolkien's artwork was a key element of his creativity from the time when he began to write fiction. In early editions it was printed in black on white rather than, as here and as Tolkien wished, in white on black. Despite his best efforts, this was the only drawing, other than maps and calligraphy, in the first edition of The Lord of the Rings. Tolkien's illustration of the Doors of Durin for The Fellowship of the Ring, with Sindarin inscription in Tengwar script, both being his inventions. ![]()
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