This is a map of Middle Earth poster from 1969 by Barbara Remington from the fantasy world of J.R.R Tolkien. The artist Barbara Remington (who signed her art as BRem) designed the image as the cover art of three separate book covers run together, and then after so much success from the initial print run in the book in the USA was requested to create a map of Middle Earth and to incorporate her artwork into the borders.
Printed in USA by Ballantine Books
Dimensions: 38 in x 24 in (96 cm x 61 cm)
Condition: tape on edges, some marks, see photos.
The poster was published in 1969 and sold in book stores for $1.50 . The original painting is in the collection of Marquette University. Barbara Remington painted the image before she had a chance to read the book and as a result, the illustrations may look a little out of place. Tolkien strongly disliked the work. Barbara did read the books after the painting and became a big fan and would have "definitely drawn different pictures" had she read the books first.
These images have come to represent the Lord of the Rings to anyone growing up in the US during the 1960s and her images were on the covers of the millions of paperback books read by teens in the late 20th century.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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