Synopsis J.R.R. Tolkien’s complete artwork for his magisterial novel, published on the sixtieth anniversary of The Lord of the Rings As he wrote The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien’s mental pictures often found expression in drawing, from rough sketches made within the manuscript to more finished illustrations. Only a few of these were meant for publication; […]
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Review: Loreland Bestiary by Hope Christofferson
Synopsis An illustrated mythology of the world’s most fantastical creatures. Turn your gaze toward the skiesWhere wyvern, lung, and phoenix fly.As mermaids swim through oceans blue Under Arctic ice, past coral hues. Accounts arise from here and there, Of manticores in hidden lairs, And faeries dance ’round mushroom caps As brownies steal your fabric scraps. But beware the moon and mind […]
Review: The Art of High on Life by Paul Davies
It isn’t often that an art book makes you sit down and read it cover to cover, but The Art of High on Life did just that. Including a tonne of stunning art and commentary The Art of High on Life takes you through the whole of the game from start to finish. If you’ve finished the game it feels a bit like a trip down memory lane, but with some extra discoveries along the way. If you’re new to High on Life I’d recommend dipping in and out of the art book as you progress through each bounty.