Illustrating The lord of the rings in the Soviet Bloc : iconographies of difference / Joel Merriner.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Merriner, Joel, author.

Contributor:

Bloomsbury (Firm), publisher.

Series:

Perspectives on fantasy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973. Lord of the rings--Illustrations.

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Illustration of books--Communist countries.

Illustration of books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (248 pages) : color illustrations.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Bloomsbury Academic, 2025.

Summary:

"A comprehensive history and analysis of the Soviet illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings published 1981 - 1993, this book explores these works against a backdrop of state censorship, restrictive publishing practices and logistical struggles of translation. Employing comparative analysis to reconcile neglected Soviet illustrations with their Western equivalents, it situates both within the wider cultural and political contexts of the period. Reflecting upon their relevance to current debates regarding visual heterogeneity in fantasy, the book examines artistic reception, iconography and the permeability of cultural boundaries during the final years of Communist rule, shedding new light on the role of visual art in shaping cultural content"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction : The craft and power of old

Hidden visions

Letters of power

Displaced worlds

A place of shadow

A brightness so deadly

The house of light

Epilogue : A far green country.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Merriner, Joel. Illustrating The lord of the rings in the Soviet Bloc

ISBN:

9781350442115

1350442119

9781350442108

9781350442092

1350442100

1350442097

OCLC:

1520505539

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license