The classic Tolkien calendar, this year containing 13 of the finest watercolours by Alan Lee, selected from "The Lord of the Rings" and accompanied by pencil sketches from his Lord of the Rings Sketchbook. The Tolkien calendar has become an established publishing event, eagerly looked forward to by Tolkien fans the world over. This year's is more sumptuous than ever, and is not only illustrated by the acclaimed and Oscar-winning Tolkien artist, it has been designed by him, too, with the same care and attention to detail that has seen his work embraced by the Tolkien Estate, Peter Jackson and discerning fans around the world. To accompany each watercolour, every month features complementary line drawings selected by Alan from his Lord of the Rings Sketchbook; tthere are also brand new sketches produced exclusively for this calendar. Alan Lee has depicted famous scenes including Gollum and Bilbo, Rivendell and Smaug the Dragon, but these new pencil drawings will take the reader deeper into the enchanting world of Middle-earth than ever before.