John Howe

About The Author

Alongside Alan Lee, Howe was lead conceptual artist of The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, and his vision of the dragon Smaug has set a standard. His work has also been inspired by such legends as Beowulf and he has illustrated many other books, including A Diversity of Dragons. He also contributed to the film adaptation of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Most recently, Howe has published a book exploring his own dragon artworks: John Howe, Forging Dragons.

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Books by John Howe

The Art of Dragons

Masterworks

By Graeme Aymer

Foreword by John Howe

Stunning survey of dragons in fantasy art, including legendary artists John Howe, Don Maitz and Bob Eggleton, alongside special features on step-by-step techniques, dragons in art and culture, and amazing contemporary artworks.

The Art of Dragons is a stunning survey o...

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