Viggo's Book? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elanor · 01-23-2003, 04:17 PM

I apologise if there is already a thread mentioning this. I couldn't find anything on the search section.Anyway, while looking at photos on the net, I discovered some pictures taken by Viggo Mortensen, which apparently are taken from his book, "Sign Language". They were taken during the making of the films, and included handwritten comments. The ones I saw were really interesting.Has anyone else here seen the book? What do you think of it? Does anyone know where I can get it? (Having searched on several online bookstores with no luck so far )

Eruwen · 01-23-2003, 05:13 PM

Hey Elanor, that sounds interesting. What is the name of the book? And could you possibly tell me where you found the pictures online? I'd like to look into that.

01-23-2003, 07:08 PM

I am getting the book from my Library. I think you can get it from <A HREF="http://www.Amazon.com" TARGET=_blank>www.Amazon.com</A> Hope that helps.

Elanor · 01-24-2003, 12:57 AM

Thanks, I'll try that. I tried Amazon UK and they didn't have it, so I'll try the US one next.Eruwen: it's called "Sign Language" as far as I can tell. I found it mentioned <A HREF="http://www.tolkienonline.com/gallery/highest_rated.cfm" TARGET=_blank>here</A> but you will need to hunt through the pages, it was pretty far down. Since then I have also found this link: <A HREF="http://specialrealms.com/VM/painting.html" TARGET=_blank>here</A> check under "Art Books".Hasn't he got lovely handwriting? [ January 24, 2003: Message edited by: Elanor ]

Eruwen · 01-24-2003, 08:48 AM

OMG, it was Viggo that took that beautiful picture of Elijah Wood? I've seen it on hundreds of sites, but I never knew it was him who took it. Wow...Thanks, Elanor.

eleanor_niphredil · 01-24-2003, 11:31 AM

The photos are good, his paintings I liked, but I'll say one thing, he cannot write poetry!

Tigerlily Gamgee · 01-24-2003, 11:10 PM

It is listed on Amazon... but it's waaaayyy expensize. Here's what you want to do:Search for it on Amazon. When it comes up, go down the page to where the customer reviews are. There is a review there that tells you the publisher's website, where you can get the book for a lot cheaper. That's how I got my copy.Get it from the publisher, Smart Art Press.

Elanor · 01-25-2003, 12:55 PM

Thanks Tigerlily!

Nalyia · 01-25-2003, 02:26 PM

I've been looking for some of Viggo's books, but the only thing I can find is a forward to the visual companion of the two towers that he wrote.... I'll look on amazon. Thanks!! p.s. eleanor_niphredil: does he really write bad poetry??

Tar-Palantir · 01-25-2003, 03:59 PM

Viggo reciting poetry from <A HREF="http://www.actionbox.com/viggo.html" TARGET=_blank>don't tell me what to do.</A>

eleanor_niphredil · 01-25-2003, 04:01 PM

I guess its a matter of opinion. Some people have weird tastes!

01-27-2003, 12:35 PM

Well then I have weird taste because I like it. He can write, paint, his photography is great, his acting is the best, but his music cds I don't like.

01-23-2003, 04:17 PM	#1
Elanor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: my own corner of the Shire Posts: 321	Viggo's Book? I apologise if there is already a thread mentioning this. I couldn't find anything on the search section.<P>Anyway, while looking at photos on the net, I discovered some pictures taken by Viggo Mortensen, which apparently are taken from his book, "Sign Language". They were taken during the making of the films, and included handwritten comments. The ones I saw were really interesting.<P>Has anyone else here seen the book? What do you think of it? Does anyone know where I can get it? (Having searched on several online bookstores with no luck so far ) __________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Henny Youngman (1906 - )

01-23-2003, 07:08 PM	#3
ViggoFan Guest Posts: n/a	I am getting the book from my Library. I think you can get it from <A HREF="http://www.Amazon.com" TARGET=_blank>www.Amazon.com</A> <BR>Hope that helps.<BR>

01-24-2003, 12:57 AM	#4
Elanor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: my own corner of the Shire Posts: 321	Thanks, I'll try that. I tried Amazon UK and they didn't have it, so I'll try the US one next.<P>Eruwen: it's called "Sign Language" as far as I can tell. I found it mentioned <A HREF="http://www.tolkienonline.com/gallery/highest_rated.cfm" TARGET=_blank>here</A> but you will need to hunt through the pages, it was pretty far down. Since then I have also found this link: <A HREF="http://specialrealms.com/VM/painting.html" TARGET=_blank>here</A> check under "Art Books".<P>Hasn't he got lovely handwriting? <p>[ January 24, 2003: Message edited by: Elanor ] __________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Henny Youngman (1906 - )

01-24-2003, 11:31 AM	#6
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 808	The photos are good, his paintings I liked, but I'll say one thing, he cannot write poetry! __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

01-24-2003, 11:10 PM	#7
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,056	It is listed on Amazon... but it's waaaayyy expensize.<BR>Here's what you want to do:<P>Search for it on Amazon. When it comes up, go down the page to where the customer reviews are. There is a review there that tells you the publisher's website, where you can get the book for a lot cheaper. That's how I got my copy.<P>Get it from the publisher, Smart Art Press. __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

01-23-2003, 05:13 PM	#2
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 901	Hey Elanor, that sounds interesting. What is the name of the book? And could you possibly tell me where you found the pictures online? I'd like to look into that.

01-24-2003, 08:48 AM	#5
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 901	OMG, it was Viggo that took that beautiful picture of Elijah Wood? I've seen it on hundreds of sites, but I never knew it was him who took it. Wow...Thanks, Elanor.

01-25-2003, 12:55 PM	#8
Elanor Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: my own corner of the Shire Posts: 321	Thanks Tigerlily! __________________ "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Henny Youngman (1906 - )

01-25-2003, 02:26 PM	#9
Nalyia Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Mirkwood / Osgilliath Posts: 11	I've been looking for some of Viggo's books, but the only thing I can find is a forward to the visual companion of the two towers that he wrote.... I'll look on amazon. Thanks!!<P><BR>p.s. eleanor_niphredil: does he really write bad poetry?? __________________ "It is but a shadow and a thought that you love"-Aragorn

01-25-2003, 03:59 PM	#10
Tar-Palantir Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: napa valley, ca Posts: 496	Viggo reciting poetry from <A HREF="http://www.actionbox.com/viggo.html" TARGET=_blank>don't tell me what to do.</A> __________________ History shows again and again How nature points up the folly of men Go, go, Godzilla!

01-25-2003, 04:01 PM	#11
eleanor_niphredil Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: england Posts: 808	I guess its a matter of opinion. Some people have weird tastes! __________________ Here I am, brain the size of a planet, and they ask me to spend my time on this forum. And by the way, for any of you turning into a penguin, stop it. ~* I am Pippin took in the Female Fellowship*~

01-27-2003, 12:35 PM	#12
ViggoFan Guest Posts: n/a	Well then I have weird taste because I like it. He can write, paint, his photography is great, his acting is the best, but his music cds I don't like.<BR>