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ALAN LEE ***
Friday, December 10 // 7 pm - talk, slideshow and booksigning

? Alan Lee - acclaimed artist, world-renowned Lord of the Rings illustrator, and conceptual designer for the film trilogy - will discuss his long involvement in creating the visual world that accompanies the books and films based on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Lee will present a slideshow, give a talk, show artwork, and answer questions; a booksigning will follow.

Alan Lee will be promoting the forthcoming book, The Art of The Lord of the Rings (hardcover, $35.00 / softcover, $19.95) Many of the images included in this volume, depicting pivotal scenes and characters, were previously embargoed and have never appeared in book form. The work of Alan Lee and John Howe ­ the two artists most closely associated with Tolkien's world ­ is featured in this new book, along with that of many other talented artists and designers. Copies of other Alan Lee / Lord of the Rings books will be for sale at this event. Individuals who purchase a book at this event will receive a free LOTR 50th anniversary broadside.

*** The Booksmith sponsored event will take place at the Park Branch Library (1833 Page Street) in San Francisco.