New Releases by Brian Sibley

Celebrate The Best Bear in all the World with this 100th Anniversary hardback edition of the official sequel to the beloved classic children''s stories by A.A.Milne. ‘There you are,’ said Pooh to Piglet, ‘didn’t I say all along there was nothing to worry about?''

J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote: "I wisely started with a map, and made the story fit." The Maps of Middle-earth presents four of Tolkien''s iconic maps, reimagined and newly updated for this edition by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, and richly decorated with scenes from the books: Middle-earth, a breath-taking panorama of all the locations from Hobbiton to Mordor that feature in The Lord of the Rings; Wilderland, a charming evocation of the realm to which Bilbo journeyed ''there and back again'' in The Hobbit; Beleriand, a lyrical portrayal of the ancient landscape of the First Age, where the great tales of The Silmarillion took place; Númenor, an exclusive reproduction of the legendary island described in Unfinished Tales, which was sunk beneath the waves in the Second Age of Middle-earth. The maps are accompanied by an authoritative text written by Brian Sibley, which tells the stories behind The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, and gives accounts of how the original maps came into being. Filled with illustrations by John Howe, many of which appear here for the first time, the book also features gazetteers of all the names on each of the four maps. They provide revealing insights into the significant role each place-name played in the stories, including those of Númenor, the island-kingdom once inhabited by Elendil and his sons, Isildur and Anárion, ancestors of Aragorn, that was sunk in a cataclysmic storm following the treacherous deeds of Sauron, as told in Of the Rings of Power in The Silmarillion.

Celebrate 90 years of Winnie-the-Pooh with The Best Bear in all the World, the official sequel to the classic children''s stories by A.A. Milne. With brand-new stories from some of the most beloved children''s authors writing today: Paul Bright, Brian Sibley, Kate Saunders and Jeanne Willis - each will transport you back into the Hundred Acre Wood for more adventures with Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore and the rest of the gang. With decorations by Mark Burgess, in the style of the cherished illustrations by E.H. Shepard. This book will delight fans of the classic originals old and new. The short stories are perfect bedtime reading for ages six and up. Do you own all the classic Pooh titles? Winnie-the-Pooh The House at Pooh Corner When We Were Very Young Now We Are Six The nation''s favourite teddy bear has been delighting generations of children for 90 years. Milne''s classic children''s stories - featuring Tigger, Piglet, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and, of course, Pooh himself - are both heart-warming and funny, teaching lessons of friendship and reflecting the power of a child''s imagination like no other story before or since. Pooh ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Whether you''re 5 or 55, Pooh is the bear for all ages.

For the 90th anniversary of Winnie-the-Pooh, a sequel featuring new stories and a new character from the Hundred Acre Wood. Now a New York Times Bestseller. The Trustees of the Pooh Properties have commissioned four authors to write in the timeless style of A.A. Milne to create a quartet of charming new adventures for Winnie-the-Pooh, Christopher Robin, and their friends. Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall: take a trip back to the Hundred Acre Wood with a collection of tales sure to delight year-round. One story finds Winnie-the-Pooh and Piglet on a quest to discover the "Sauce of the Nile" (they suspect it''s apple). And in another, all the animals rally around poor Eeyore when he thinks he sees another donkey eyeing his clover. The winter story features a new penguin character, based on a stuffed toy owned by Christopher Robin Milne himself. Readers of all ages will love rediscovering old friends and making new ones in this essential new volume of Pooh stories. The book feature beautiful color artwork in the style of Ernest H. Shepard by Mark Burgess.

Packed with exclusive behind-the-scenes photographs, this official illustrated guide tells the detailed story of the making of the second film in the award-winning ''Hobbit'' trilogy, directed by Peter Jackson.

Informatie in woord en beeld over de verfilming van het derde deel van ''The Hobbit'' van Tolkien, afgewisseld met korte interviews met de acteurs.

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the cast, crew, creatures, costumes and special effects featured in the final film of the The Hobbit trilogy directed by Peter Jackson and starring Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett and Billy Connolly. Original. 100,000 first printing.

Un viaggio nei meandri del magico mondo dello hobbit Bilbo Baggins, attraverso interviste al regista Peter Jackson, a Martin Freeman, a Orlando Bloom e ai nuovi membri del cast, compresi Stephen Fry nei panni del Governatore della Città del Lago, Evangeline Lilly in quelli dell''elfo Tauriel e Benedict Cumberbatch con i retroscena sull''interpretazione del drago Smaug. Riccamente illustrato con le straordinarie immagini di attori, personaggi e costumi, nonché di numerose scene, questa guida essenziale è il vademecum indispensabile al secondo film della pluripremiata trilogia.

Journey deeper into the magical world of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and principal filmmakers and new cast members, including Stephen Fry as the Master of Lake-town, Evangeline Lilly, who plays Tauriel the Elf, and Benedict Cumberbatch, who reveals film-making secrets about playing the dragon, Smaug. Richly illustrated with a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos of the actors, creatures and costumes, and numerous special effects scenes, this essential guide is an indispensable companion to the second film in the award-winning trilogy.

Now updated to include all eight of the acclaimed motion pictures, Harry Potter: Film Wizardry Revised and Expanded gives readers a front row seat to the magical journey that brought J.K. Rowling''s wizarding world to the big screen. Step off Platform Nine and Three Quarters and into the hidden world behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film series as Brian Sibley, author of The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy, The Land of Narnia, and other bestselling behind-the-screen books, makes the magic more real than ever with stunning art, removable extras, a new Harry Potter photo album, and interviews with director David Yates; actors Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Alan Rickman; and other members of the cast, crew, design and production teams.

Les deux films réalisés par Peter Jackson d''après le livre Le Hobbit, de Tolkien, racontent le voyage de Bilbo Baggins, qui est entraîné sans s''y attendre dans une quête épique pour réclamer le royaume perdu des nains d''Erebor, conquis longtemps auparavant par le dragon Smaug. Ce livre magnifiquement illustré et maquetté lève le voile sur les coulisses du tournage de Le Hobbit : un voyage inattendu, un film attendu depuis plus de dix ans. On y découvre tout ce que l''on rêve de connaître sur ce film-événement : interviews exclusives de Peter Jackson, des acteurs et des créateurs du film, anecdotes de tournage, révélations sur les effets spéciaux, la création des costumes et des décors. Les principaux acteurs du film, à commencer par Martin Freeman (Bilbo), Sir Ian McKellen (Gandalf) ou Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) parlent de leur personnage et de leur évolution depuis Le Seigneur des Anneaux. L''ouvrage indispensable pour tout savoir sur Le Hobbit.

Authorised and fully illustrated insight into the life and career of the award-winning director, from his childhood film projects up to King Kong, together with Jackson''s revealing personal account of his six-year quest to film The Lord of the Rings.

Writer and broadcaster Brian Sibley is a foremost expert on The Lord of the Rings (he adapted the novel for the award-winning BBC radio dramatisation in 1980), and here in this clothbound hardback he will take you to all the places Bilbo the Hobbit travelled through on his great adventure, and includes a gazetteer of the many places shown on the full-colour illustrated map which accompanies the book.,*Trace Bilbo''s epic journey through the forest of Mirkwood to the Enchanted River and the Elvenking''s Halls;,*Travel through the Desolation of Smaug to the heart of the Lonely Mountain, wherein lives the huge and evil dragon;,*Visit Rivendell, home of the Elves, in a hidden valley beyond the Edge of the Wild.The map is a real labour of love, illustrated by world-renowned Tolkien artist John Howe, the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his multi-award winning Lord of The Rings film trilogy, and who is soon to work on Guillermo del Toro''s HOBBIT film.Each element in this collector''s package is special; together they provide an enchanting and desirable artefact that will be a prized possession of Tolkien readers of all ages.

This instructional book is written in a simple and accessible style for experienced animators and novices alike. Its wonderful illustrations give a clear and inspiring view of the techniques of puppet animation.

Written by the writer and broadcaster Brian Sibley, this slipcase features Tolkien''s maps of The Hobbit, Beleriand and Middle-earth. Each map is presented in a box-set illustrated by Tolkien artist John Howe, the conceptual artist employed by Peter Jackson to work on his Lord of The Rings film trilogy. The maps, presented with individual books and wallets show Tolkien''s mythical lands in detail - they are also bound with fewer folds, making them suitable for portfolios or framing.

Le livre indispensable pour ceux qui veulent tout savoir du film, rempli d''anecdotes, d''interviews et de photos inédites du tournage. Brian Sibley nous invite à découvrir l''envers du décor, révélant les heures de travail, mais aussi les trésors d''imagination et d''inventivité qu''il a fallu déployer pour porter à l''écran La Communauté de l''Anneau, le premier épisode de la célèbre trilogie. 16 pages de photos couleur surprenantes. Le réalisateur Peter Jackson s''explique sur son projets et ses inspirations. Dans les coulisses avec les acteurs et l''équipe du tournage. Les secrets des monstres, du maquillage et des effets spéciaux. La magie du XXIe siècle au service de la création de la Terre du Milieu. Les bonnes et les mauvaises surprises du tournage en extérieur. Et bien plus encore !

This movie guide features photos on every spread. It is packed with interviews with the cast and crew, background to the film, features on special effects, monsters and make-up and also, how Peter Jackson''s vision became a reality

An illustrated behind-the-scenes guide to the film version of The Lord of the Rings, featuring colour photos of the cast, locations, sets, monsters and costumes, and an overview of the making of the film trilogy since the mid-1990s. Designed as a celebration of the films, it includes double-page photo spreads showing exclusive photographs in detail.

Ce guide officiel vous entraîne dans les coulisses du film Le Seigneur des Anneaux. Magnifiquement illustré de photos en couleur des acteurs, des extérieurs, des décors, des créatures et des costumes, ce guide offre le panorama complet d'une fabuleuse aventure cinématographique qui dura cinq ans, depuis sa conception jusqu'au tournage. Vous y trouverez également de nombreuses images inédites et des commentaires du réalisateur Peter Jackson.

Szenenfotos, Darstellerporträts, Hintergründe und Skizzen zum Film.

Chicken Run is the first feature film from Aardman Animation, the British 3-D animation studio that created the Academy Award-winning Wallace & Gromit short films. In this spirited comedy, to be released in the U.S. by DreamWorks in June 2000, a band of intrepid chickens led by an American rooster (the voice of Mel Gibson) and an English hen (Julia Sawalha of Absolutely Fabulous) bust out of their coop to avoid becoming chicken potpies -- and prove that some chickens are anything but. Here's the complete story of the making of this epic adventure. The book takes readers inside England's magical Aardman animation studio, where animators make movies (at a rate of four seconds per day) out of bits of clay, metal, paper, and wood. Based on extensive interviews with acclaimed directors Nick Park and Peter Lord and their gifted team of stop-action animation artists, and reproducing a wealth of visual material, the book is the next best thing to spending every day for three years building and playing with model chickens

The story of C. S. Lewis’s life with Joy Davidman, his terminally ill wife.