Illustrating the Lord of the Rings in the Soviet Bloc: Iconographies of Difference - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:Joel Merriner, Matthew Sangster (Editor), Dimitra Fimi (Editor)Series:Perspectives on FantasyPublish date:9/18/2025Pages:248
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781350442085ISBN-10:1350442089UPC:9781350442085Book Category:Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, European, Science Fiction & FantasyBook Topic:EasternSize:9.46 x 6.35 x 0.86 inchesWeight:1.5124Product ID:SCK73A2EYE
Illustrating the Lord of the Rings in the Soviet Bloc: Iconographies of Difference
A comprehensive history and analysis of the Soviet illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings published between 1981 and 1993, this book explores the production and reception of these works against a backdrop of oppressive state censorship, restrictive publishing practices and logistical struggles of translating such long texts. Highlighting the intense creativity, innovation and...
Series: Perspectives on Fantasy
Language:EnglishPublisher:Bloomsbury AcademicISBN-13:9781350442085ISBN-10:1350442089UPC:9781350442085Book Category:Literary CriticismBook Subcategory:English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, European, Science Fiction & FantasyBook Topic:EasternSize:9.46 x 6.35 x 0.86 inchesWeight:1.5124Product ID:SCK73A2EYE
Joel Merriner is Associate Lecturer in Art History at the University of Plymouth, and Tutor in Illustration at Falmouth University, UK. His latest research focuses on the global imaginary and the interconnected nature of Tolkien book illustration, fanart and film. He has presented at the Tolkien Society Seminar several times.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
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Joel Merriner, Matthew Sangster (Editor), Dimitra Fimi (Editor)
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