THE LORD OF THE RINGS: WEAPONS AND WARFARE

This book recreates the history and events surrounding the epic battles in Peter Jackson’s amazing film trilogy. Making use of the filmmakers archive of notes, drawings and props, The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare provides a comprehensive historical overview of the War of the Ring. It brings together all the details, small and larger ones, to describe the story behind each battle and examine the strategy used by the opposing forces. Each of the major battles depicted in the films – from the Last Alliance of Elves and Men to the terrible battle of the Pelennor Fields- has been rendered with unique drawings and photographs that reveal how it was fought. Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photographs, paintings, maps, sculptures and drawings, most of which appear here for the first time, this book is particularly useful for learning about the creatures, warriors, armies and surroundings of The Lord of the Rings. From the elegant and skilled soldiers of the Elves to the terrible war machines of the Dark Lord, each race’s involvement in war is thoroughly explained – how they fought, why they fought, what kind of armor they wore and what weapons they used against the enemy. Now you can get as close as you want to an angry orc without suffering the consequences. Enriched with countless fascinating facts and unique images, with an exclusive foreword by Christopher Lee and an introduction by Oscar-winning Richard Taylor, The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare aspires to be the most impressive guide to The Lord of the Rings cinematic trilogy.