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Opera is traditionally regarded as an elitist art form, far removed from reality with its fantastical plots and melodramatic divas. This lush new book shows that beneath all the opulent sets and sumptuous costumes, opera like all the arts draws on essential human emotions, creating an experience (...)

This richly illustrated book explores the huge creative endeavour behind Tolkien's enduring popularity.Lavishly illustrated with over 300 images of his manuscripts, drawings, maps and letters, the book traces the creative process behind his most famous literary works and reproduces personal (...)