This book recreates the history and events surrounding the epic battles of Peter Jackson’s acclaimed film trilogy. Drawing on the archive of the filmmakers’ notes, concept art, and set designs, Weapons and Battles of Middle-earth provides a comprehensive historical overview of the War of the Ring.
It brings together every major and minor detail to recount the story behind each battle and examine the strategies employed by the opposing forces. Every major conflict depicted in the films—from the Last Alliance of Elves and Men to the epic Battle of the Pelennor Fields—is illustrated with exclusive artwork and photographs that reveal how each engagement unfolded.
Richly illustrated with more than 1,000 photographs, paintings, maps, sculptures, and drawings—many published here for the first time—this volume is an invaluable guide to the creatures, warriors, armies, and world of The Lord of the Rings. From the graceful and highly skilled Elven soldiers to the Dark Lord’s terrifying war machines, the role of every race in the War of the Ring is explored in detail: how they fought, why they fought, the armour they wore, and the weapons they wielded against their enemies. Now you can get as close as you like to a raging Orc—without suffering the consequences.
Enhanced with countless fascinating facts and spectacular illustrations, and featuring an exclusive foreword by Christopher Lee and an introduction by Academy Award-winning Richard Taylor, Weapons and Battles of Middle-earthaspires to be the definitive companion to The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.
