The Art of The Lord of the Rings

The War of the Rohirrim

Daniel Falconer, Kenji Kamiyama, Philippa Boyens

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HarperCollins
05 March 2025

Animated movies & films; Fantasy; Myth & legend told as fiction; Fiction companions; Other Film, TV & Media

Series: Lord of the Rings

A comprehensive, large-format hardcover offering unparalleled insight into the making of The War of the Rohirrim, and the complete creative journey from concept to finished film told by the artists and filmmakers themselves.

Written and compiled by Daniel Falconer, conceptual artist at the Academy Award-winning design studio, W t

Workshop, this indispensable book chronicles the stunning conception and design of the world of Middle-earth in Kenji Kamiyama’s The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim.

With more than 1,000 never-before-seen sketches, drawings, character studies and environment designs, this beautiful full-colour volume follows the journey of ideas, from initial concepts through beautifully finished designs to scenes from the film itself.

The wealth of art is accompanied by insightful commentary from the artists and filmmakers, including director Kenji Kamiyama, producer Philippa Boyens, and the writers and producers, all of whom reveal the complete story behind the film.

Armed with a wealth of fascinating facts and unique imagery, The Art of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is the ultimate insider's guide to this groundbreaking addition to the Lord of the Rings film-making saga.

By: Daniel Falconer
Foreword by: Kenji Kamiyama
Introduction by: Philippa Boyens
Imprint: HarperCollins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 260mm, Width: 301mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780008713041
ISBN 10: 0008713049
Series: Lord of the Rings
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 05 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Daniel Falconer has been a designer at Weta Workshop for more than a decade, producing conceptual art as part of the design team on many of the company’s high profile projects. Daniel wrote and collated Weta’s first two books, The World of Kong and The Crafting of Narnia, art books showcasing the illustrative work of the entire design department on King Kong and The Chronicles of Narnia movies. He lives in Wellington with his wife Catherine and two daughters.