Greg and Tim Hildebrandt : the Tolkien years (Expanded ed)

The first edition of "Greg and Tim Hildebrant - the Tolkien Years", was a runaway best-seller success, one of 2001's greatest bookselling stories.

Now comes "Greg and Tim Hildebrant - the Tolkien Years, Expanded Edition" featuring 12 new pages of original Tolkien drawings and paintings, plus a beand-new pullout poster!

A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the work of two renowned fantasy artists, written through the eyes of their closest family members.

The million-selling "Lord of the Rings" calendars created during the '70s by renowned fantasy artists Greg and Tim Hildebrant are now considered artistic masterpieces. "Greg and Tim Hildebrant - The Tolkien Years" tells the untold story behind the creation of these cherished illustrations, written by an author with real firsthand knowledge of the creative genius behind these paintings.

Written by Greg Hildebrant, Jr., Greg Hildebrant'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.

This updated and expanded edition of the best-selling "Greg and Tim Hildebrant - The Tolkien Years" provides Tolkien lovers with a fantastic treasury of "Lord of the Rings" art.

Not only is all the artwork from the first edition here, but this new edition also features 28 new, exclusive Hildebrant drawings and paintings; a fabulous new cover; and a brand-new pull-out poster of an original painting specifically commissioned by the Hildebrants for this book.