There is a wonderful article on Tolkien Library about Benjamin Harff, a German student at the Academy of Arts, who reproduced an absolutely stunning version of the Silmarillion for his exam.
This work is beautiful, detailed and nothing but wonderful. Only one copy in existance and no plans to publish or make it available, it truly is unique version of the Silmarillion.
Read the full article at the Tolkien Library for the full interview with Mr. Harff and more pictures of his amazing book!
Thank you to @Brazokie for alerting us to this amazing piece of art!
September 2, 2011 at 11:39 am
Just A-m-a-z-i-n-g!
September 2, 2011 at 12:02 pm
That is a treasure and priceless. I was able to zoom in on the art on the first page. The detail is breath-taking.
September 2, 2011 at 12:27 pm
That is gorgeous. It amazes me what effort people will put into a labor of love.
September 2, 2011 at 1:13 pm
That is stunning, I am at a loss for words for its beauty and Benjamin Harff’s work of love to use his own words; “The fire”.
September 2, 2011 at 1:35 pm
“Pure inspiration is useless without skill, knowledge and hard work.”
That is the new defining quote of my life.
September 2, 2011 at 2:09 pm
Not bad at all, the medieval monks would be proud of him.
September 2, 2011 at 10:08 pm
I am just stunned, wow what a great work of art. Well done Benjamin Harff, I hope some day he does get to bring it to the Tolkien estate to show them.
September 3, 2011 at 3:29 am
what sam said.
September 3, 2011 at 9:03 am
he really needs to let it be published, it is truly an amazing work of art that begs to be shared.
September 3, 2011 at 3:07 pm
Incredible piece of craftsmanship!!! Bravo Benjamin Harff!
September 4, 2011 at 2:22 am
Nothing short of amazing.