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Dutch artist Cor Blok passed away. His illustrations appeared in 60s Dutch editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
His works paint such an interesting alternate version of these works.
This is the Fellowship on Caradhras—note Noir Boromir and Aragorn.
His works paint such an interesting alternate version of these works.
This is the Fellowship on Caradhras—note Noir Boromir and Aragorn.
Another version of Noiroromir threatening PTSD Frodo.
Here's Gandalf the White(ish) sharing the story of his battle with the Balrog to Skeptical Legolas, Noiragorn, and You-Call-That-A-Beard Gimli.
One thing I love about this illustration is that Gandalf's story is literally drawn INSIDE him.
One thing I love about this illustration is that Gandalf's story is literally drawn INSIDE him.
The rare Duck-Billed Gollum.
The Ents marching on Isengard, and this one is my favorite because they're so diverse and look like total chill tree bros.
Here we have Noir Nazgûl (left), first at the Ford of Bruinen, with a wounded and bizarrely one-eyed Frodo lolling in the foreground.
But they look fairly book- and movie-accurate (albeit a bit stylized) at Minas Tirith (right).
But they look fairly book- and movie-accurate (albeit a bit stylized) at Minas Tirith (right).
And then Hobbiton, complete with the Green Dragon pub, with the universal aesthetic and nostalgia we all know and love.
As well as an adorable one of Sam swimming into the River Anduin after Frodo.
As well as an adorable one of Sam swimming into the River Anduin after Frodo.
