The Hobbits: The Many Lives of Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin - Softcover

Porter, Lynnette

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1845118561 ISBN 13: 9781845118563

Publisher: I.B. Tauris, 2012

Synopsis

For generations of entranced readers, and now a new generation of filmgoers, Tolkien is synonymous with his most famous creation - the hobbit. Written for all those who are interested in Tolkien's work, and of course for all those interested in hobbits, this is the first book to focus on the changes made to the hobbits' characters not only by Tolkien but also by other artists - actors, writers, directors, lyricists and choreographers. The beloved characters of Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Merry and Pippin have been much-adapted for radio, television, film and stage. Lynette Porter follows the hobbits through these many other lives, from Tolkien's on-page revisions and John Boorman's unmade screenplays, through to Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy and its musical counterpart. She also reviews over 50 years of 'Hobbit Art', including the work of Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith. Journeying through fanzines, videogames, Fanfiction and more, Porter demonstrates how the hobbits, their characters and their stories continue to introduce new audiences to Tolkien's work, in new and adapted forms.

About this title

About the Author

Lynnette Porter's interest in Tolkien's works spans more than 30 years. She brings a decade of research to this book. She is a member of the Tolkien Society and the US Popular Culture Association. Her Tolkien-related articles and reviews have been published widely. Her books include Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings: From Page to Screen (2005).

Edition details

• Publisher: I.B. Tauris
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1845118561
• ISBN 13: 9781845118563
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240