Cal 01 Tolkien Wall Calendar

John Howe is universally considered to be the foremost Tolkien illustrator (along with Alan Lee, though I prefer Howe's style), and this release is a glimpse into his working process, as well as a grateful advance look at the art design used in the upcoming film trilogy.These images have been culled from the conceptual work Howe has done for Peter Jackson's films, currently undergoing principal photography in New Zealand.

Although I will always buy a Tolkien calendar I must say that this one leaves a lot to be desired. Having read the Lord of The Rings and The Silmarillion every summer for years uncounted, I find the depictions to be less than adequate.