The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen [Paperback]

J. W. Braun (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2009

A unique scene-by-scene breakdown of all of the Lord of the Rings movies, this guide provides in-depth analysis of the live-action trilogy and other related films, alongside games, puzzles, and interviews with the filmmakers. Each scene is explored in four different ways: a closer look at the plot and the action, a look behind the scenes, a reveal of mistakes that slipped through, and audience reactions. In addition to covering the stunning Peter Jackson trilogy and other adaptions (including the animated adaptations), details are also revealed about the prequel films currently in production, making this an essential volume for any Lord of the Rings fan.

Editorial Reviews

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"It's a ton of fun, well put together and has a great softback design. I highly recommend." -- Book Legion (added by author)

"I would say that this book is a must for every Ringer. Braun's research is extensive, his interviews with artists and extras are delightful, and his facts are far from repeats." --Megan Hayner, TheOneRing.com (added by author)

"Author J.W. Braun, an eminently qualified aficionado of the movies, offers readers a dragon's lair of information about the creation, production and marketing of the films as well as the cultural zeitgeists surrounding each theatrical release."  —Scene Magazine

"The Lord of the Films is one of those cases where the back cover bumpf is actually true . . . after reading this book, you'll go back and watch the trilogy again with a fresh pair of eyes, as if it's the first time you're watching it."  —TheOneRing.net

"Braun has somehow managed to capture every little additional detail you could ask for from The Lord of the Rings films every step of the way. The book is wonderful as either light reading for fans of the films looking for more LotR content and deeper appreciation, or as a companion guide while the movies play on the television."  —Buzzine

About the Author

J. W. Braun has been a Lord of the Rings fan since the 1980s and followed every detail of the film adaptations from beginning to end on his website. He lives in Burlington, Wisconsin.

Product Details

• Paperback: 236 pages
• Publisher: ECW Press; First edition (September 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1550228900
• ISBN-13: 978-1550228908
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #440,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

J.W. Braun (1975) was born in Wisconsin and studied the art of writing at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. His books focus on popular films.

He is married and enjoys playing piano, exercising, and spending time with his family.

Customer Reviews

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "RINGER'S" DELIGHT!, August 22, 2009

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Jacqueline Roland "" Ringwraith-Wife"" (upstate NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen (Paperback)

Oh, I know many people, other than "Ringers", will find this book delightful.
But for Ringers... WOW!... for us, this book is a real treasure. So much information...WONDERFUL 'behind the scenes' stuff ... hours and hours of delightful discoveries that will add to my enjoyment ( and yours, I'm sure ) each time we watch the films. J.W. Braun did his homework, and we are grateful recipients of this absolutely FUN romp through our favorite movies, the films of Middle Earth. Now, along with reading and re-reading LOTR, I'm going to be reading and re-reading Lord of the Films. Thanks, J.W.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Must-Have!, August 19, 2009

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M. E. Johnson "buffyphile" (Dassel, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book every fan of the LOTR films will love. I thought I knew everything about The Lord of the Rings, but Braun did his homework and the result is page after page of "Wow, that's cool, I didn't know that" info. Throw in lots of cast and crew photos and interviews, and you have the icing on the cake. While the book could be longer (it's about 220 pages), it's definitely a must have for any LOTR fan."

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have for any LOTR fan!, August 20, 2009

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I was pleasantly surprised by Lord of the Films. J.W. Braun takes you by the hand and guides you through all three films with love and a sense of humor; you can tell he loves what he does!

You'll like this book whether you're a hard-core Tolkien fan or if you've never read The Lord of the Rings but just like the films. This book is a must-have!