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husborne · 07-31-2005, 01:54 PM

Alan Lee Tour News!

Alan Lee, acclaimed LOTR illustrator and
Academy Award-winning designer for the film trilogy, is on a U.S.
tour this October promoting “THE LORD OF THE RINGS
SKETCHBOOK” his new book, the book presents more than 150 of Lee's celebrated illustrations to show his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the
Rings and the films. Also the book contains 20 full-colour plates and numerous examples of the art produced for Peter Jackson's film adaptation. Lee's events
will feature a slide show, a Q&A with fans and a book signing.

husborne.
www.own-middle-earth-newzealand.com

Estelyn Telcontar · 08-22-2005, 12:47 PM

Those of us who were in Birmingham for 'Tolkien 2005' were able to see and hear Alan Lee, who presented his slide show twice, since the room was overfilled for the first showing! His sketchbook was also available, and he signed it for those who wanted him to do so. If I remember correctly, Lalwendë was one of them.

Lalwendë · 08-22-2005, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Esty

Those of us who were in Birmingham for 'Tolkien 2005' were able to see and hear Alan Lee, who presented his slide show twice, since the room was overfilled for the first showing! His sketchbook was also available, and he signed it for those who wanted him to do so. If I remember correctly, Lalwendë was one of them.

I did indeed get my book signed! I had to turn up a bit early too, as I suspected the queue would quickly grow to ridiculous lengths, which it did. He was very nice to talk to as well, very quietly spoken and interested in his fans, which was nice as book-signing's not something I've ever gone in for before.

I was quite surprised they had the Sketchbook there as I'd heard about it and wanted it (Alan Lee being a favourite LotR artist), and they had issued some copies especially early just for Tolkien 2005. There's a sketch of a Barrow in there too, based on a site in Orkney.

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-12-2006, 10:19 AM

Shades of Birmingham - Alan Lee will be presenting his artwork at this year's German Tolkien Society meeting the coming weekend...

Parmawen · 07-18-2006, 10:31 PM

ohhh how i wish he was coming to my state. The stops are all rather spread out, aren't they? Maybe I'm selfish, but it'd be amazing if he could do more...the nearest one is at least a 10 hour drive away.

JennyHallu · 07-19-2006, 05:01 AM

So far as I've seen, book signings are nearly always interesting and profitable events. My sister went to one and ended up having a discussion with Orson Scott Card on how horrible he thought the cover art was for the book she brought!

07-31-2005, 01:54 PM	#1
husborne Pile O'Bones Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 21	Alan Lee Tour News! Alan Lee Tour News! Alan Lee, acclaimed LOTR illustrator and Academy Award-winning designer for the film trilogy, is on a U.S. tour this October promoting “THE LORD OF THE RINGS SKETCHBOOK” his new book, the book presents more than 150 of Lee's celebrated illustrations to show his imagery for both the illustrated Lord of the Rings and the films. Also the book contains 20 full-colour plates and numerous examples of the art produced for Peter Jackson's film adaptation. Lee's events will feature a slide show, a Q&A with fans and a book signing. husborne. www.own-middle-earth-newzealand.com

08-22-2005, 12:47 PM	#2
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,499	Those of us who were in Birmingham for 'Tolkien 2005' were able to see and hear Alan Lee, who presented his slide show twice, since the room was overfilled for the first showing! His sketchbook was also available, and he signed it for those who wanted him to do so. If I remember correctly, Lalwendë was one of them. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-12-2006, 10:19 AM	#4
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,499	Shades of Birmingham - Alan Lee will be presenting his artwork at this year's German Tolkien Society meeting the coming weekend... __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

07-18-2006, 10:31 PM	#5
Parmawen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stuck in the center of Spooky Hollow... Posts: 75	ohhh how i wish he was coming to my state. The stops are all rather spread out, aren't they? Maybe I'm selfish, but it'd be amazing if he could do more...the nearest one is at least a 10 hour drive away. __________________ I sang of leaves, of leaves of gold, and leaves of gold there grew. Of wind I sang, I wind there came, and in the branches blew... -Galadriel

07-19-2006, 05:01 AM	#6
JennyHallu The Pearl, The Lily Maid Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In my luxury Barrow, snuggled up in a pile of satin pillows, eating fresh fruit. Posts: 1,628	So far as I've seen, book signings are nearly always interesting and profitable events. My sister went to one and ended up having a discussion with Orson Scott Card on how horrible he thought the cover art was for the book she brought! __________________ <=== Lookee, lookee, lots of IM handles!