Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons and Warfare is... read full description
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May 20, 2010
Parka
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This is the movie visual companion that looks specifically at the weapons and history of warfare in The Lord of the Rings.
There are lots of photos of the weapons and armor featured in the movie, with occasional concept sketches. The writeup is incredibly detailed. There are lengthy discussions on the major battles, war zones, warriors, and other forms of weapon from Frodo's Sting sword to the scary Grond battling ram or the gigantic More...
Oct 12, 2009
Sarai
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Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons and Warfare is an indispensable chronicle of [Peter Jackson's film:] The Lord of the Rings' many creatures, warriors, armies and battlegrounds. From the graceful and proficient Elven soldiers to the horrendous war machines of the Dark Lord, each culture's approach to combat is explained - how they fought, why they were fighting, what armor the More...
Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons and Warfare is an indispensable chronicle of [Peter Jackson's film:] The Lord of the Rings' many creatures, warriors, armies and battlegrounds. From the graceful and proficient Elven soldiers to the horrendous war machines of the Dark Lord, each culture's approach to combat is explained - how they fought, why they were fighting, what armor the More...
Jun 13, 2010
Mike (the Paladin)
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I got this mostly because:
A. I'm a Tolkien fan (and)
B. I'm a gamer (Dungeons and Dragons table top) and try to make the weapons as "fantasy realistic" as I can.
This book mostly leans heavily on the movie but still is a pretty good book. If you are big time into the movies you may enjoy it more, but any fantasy fan will probably enjoy it at least somewhat.
A. I'm a Tolkien fan (and)
B. I'm a gamer (Dungeons and Dragons table top) and try to make the weapons as "fantasy realistic" as I can.
This book mostly leans heavily on the movie but still is a pretty good book. If you are big time into the movies you may enjoy it more, but any fantasy fan will probably enjoy it at least somewhat.
Aug 17, 2011
Charity
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Another fun guide! Paging through, it looked like it had some pictures of people, and a lot of specific weapons and armor. Also some background story stuff. Sadly, I didn't have nearly enough time to even really begin it, but it's one that I will buy if possible. :)
Jan 20, 2012
Damián
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Excelente!!! Reseña de armas y armaduras de elfos, hombres, enanos, orcos y otras bestias de Mordor. Gran guia sobre las batallas.
Oct 24, 2009
Sofia
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In line with the "Art" books, this is an interesting buy for all LOTR and specifically LOTR movies die hard fans.
Sep 26, 2011
Kate
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Good concepts again especially for prop design. Not as varied though as the general LOTR movie art books.
Sep 20, 2009
Nadine
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In all these LOTR books (also the art books) I really miss the female characters A LOT!!
Oct 08, 2007
Jeffrey
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I enjoyed this book... I like the way Peter Jackson and WETA Workshop interpreted Tolkien's world. I find new information on the history of some of the weapons and armour while reading this book. I do however have a hard time finding documentation in the actual Tolkien books on some of the "artifacts" portrayed. All in all I am happy with this title, it would make a great coffee table book.
Mar 03, 2008
Jeremiah
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Any book with LTR & weapons in the title has got to be cool, and it was! This may be a little bit of geek overload but after falling (nearly) more deeply in love with these movies than I am with my wife I'm proud to be geekified through and through.
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