Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook

Description

Since the first screening of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring in 2001, New Zealand has become the embodiment of 'Middle-earth' to millions of moviegoers and J.R.R. Tolkien fans the world over. Ten years later the phenomenon continues and this newly redesigned and updated guidebook provides all the information needed for the traveller to Middle-earth Aotearoa. This updated edition of the definitive guidebook showcases the principal movie-set locations around New Zealand as seen in all three films. It also includes: Maps and location directions Useful touring information including accommodation, food and entertainment suggestions GPS references to location sites Foreword by Sir Peter Jackson Photographs and an article by Alan Lee Contributions from cast and crew Movie images As the road goes ever on, join Ian Brodie on a fascinating tour of Middle-earth Aotearoa.

Ian Brodie is an award-winning photographer. His love of his native New Zealand, film, travel, photography and vintage combat aircraft have combined to produce some remarkable books and images including bestselling The Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook and The Hobbit Motion Picture Trilogy Location Guidebook. Ian was media and communications manager for Hobbiton Movie Set Tours, and was the founding director of the New Zealand Fighter Pilots Museum in Wanaka. He is currently director of Ian Brodie Consulting, which concentrates on film tourism work.