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Title: The Return of the King Photo Guide (The Lord of the Rings) by David Brawn ISBN: 0-618-39098-7 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 05 November, 2003 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.71 (7 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Passage picture book
Comment: "The Return of the King Photo Guide" is a treat for those wanting to revisit the rich Middle-Earth depicted in Peter Jackson's movie adaptation of "Lord of the Rings." The pictures are excellent, and if anyone has problems following the complicated storyline, this is something for them to check out.
In "Return of the King," the treacherous Gollum is leading Sam and Frodo into the Dark Lord's land of Mordor. With the fate of Middle-Earth -- and his beloved Arwen's life -- on the line, Aragorn fully accepts his fate as Gondor's future king, and recruits the help of a long-dead army. And Gandalf takes the hobbit Pippin to the ravaged land of Gondor, the last stronghold against Sauron.
The actual climax and precise endings of the film are left up to the readers' imaginations (this isn't exactly a storybook), although the final sentence hints at the bittersweet events of the ending. The prose is fairly standard, nothing special; quotes from the film are littered through it, some directly from the books.
The pictures are what make this book stand out, with phenomenal shots of Minas Tirith, Pippin in his silver and black Gondorian armor, a helmeted Gondorian guard, an angelic shot of Eowyn, two Elven smiths reforging Aragorn's sword, and Frodo fending off Shelob with the phial Galadriel gave him. What's more, there are scenes that never made it to the final film, such as Aragorn tending the wounded Faramir in the Houses of Healing, or Frodo and Sam looking at a broken statue crowned with flowers. (Somewhat disappointing are the lack of pictures of the monstrous spider Shelob, or the ghostly army of the dead)
While it won't satisfy those longing to know the grand finale, "The Return of the King Photo Guide" will be eagerly devoured by fans of the films, with its wonderful pictures and semi-storybook outline. Definitely should be purchased for the photographs, and newbie fans may find it helpful too.
Rating: 4
Summary: Great collection of pictures
Comment: This is the third in the series of photo guides for The Lord of the Rings movies. With 48 pages, the selection of pictures is extensive and sometimes includes pictures of scenes not included in the theatrical release. Although intended for children, it is a good companion to the books and movies.
Written for ages 8 and up, the descriptions are elementary and sometimes incomplete. Enjoy the pictures, and those in the first two books, but adults should read the novels for the complete story.
Rating: 5
Summary: Review of The Return of the King
Comment: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R Tolkien is an amazing conclusion to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Reading this book, I felt like I was in the story or at least on the sidelines watching all the battles and struggles occur. I honestly couldn't put the book down; I wanted to know what happened next. In my opinion, dull moments did not exist in this book. I really appreciated how there seemed to be two endings to the story. One answered the obvious question and is apparent when Frodo turns to Sam to say, "Here at the end of all things, Sam." (Pg.241). The other showed how the characters (mostly the hobbits) grew from their journeys in the dark times.
As a fan of Lord of the Rings I was extremely happy with the way this story finished. Everything I wanted to happen happened. The theme of good versus evil has always been one of my favorites in any story or book and it shines through in this trilogy. Every kind of man or creature came together for the same purpose, to defeat the evil that threatens their homes and lives. In The Return of the King, this alliance is imperative for the victory of good over evil.
If you are a fan of The Lord of the Rings, then this book is vital for you to read. If you have never read any part of The Lord of the Rings, I suggest you go and buy the trilogy right now. It's an excellent story of friendship, love, hope, pain, courage, strength, and most importantly good prevailing over evil.
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Title: The Return of the King Visual Companion: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (The Lord of the Rings) by Jude Fisher ISBN: 0618390979 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 05 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $18.95 |
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Title: The Two Towers Movie Photo Guide (The Lord of the Rings) by David Brawn ISBN: 0618257365 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 06 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $8.95 |
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Title: The Lord of the Rings Weapons and Warfare by Chris Smith, Christopher Lee ISBN: 0618390995 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 05 November, 2003 List Price(USD): $29.95 |
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Title: The Art of The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings) by Gary Russell, Peter Jackson ISBN: 0618430296 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 02 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $35.00 |
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Title: The Fellowship of the Ring Photo Guide (The Lord of the Rings) by Alison Sage, J.R.R. Tolkien ISBN: 0618195580 Publisher: Mariner Books Pub. Date: 19 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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