The Return of The King Visual Companion: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (The Lord of the Rings)
by Jude Fisher

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Book Review: Final film, final Visual Guide
Summary: 5 Stars

In it, she outlines what happens to the increasingly splintered band of heroes as the battle for Middle-Earth revs up. She not only talks about what they do, but how they've changed over time (such as Sam's growing inner strength, or Frodo's deterioration). And it has some fantastic pictures to boot.

The photos for this book are nothing short of phenomenal, especially for fans of Minas Tirith; plenty of pictures from all angles, the White Tower, Denethor's hall, archers on the walls, and a close-up of a guard near the Tree. There are also shots of Fell Beasts, Osgiliath, the Paths of the Dead (very creepy), Gandalf looking out at Mount Doom, and Frodo and Sam struggling up the slopes of said volcano; the one disappointment is the lack of Shelob pictures. The final shot of Frodo staring at the Ring is hauntingly ambiguous.

Jude Fisher includes a recap of the previous two movies, just in case any details are forgotten. And her descriptions of movie action have gotten a bit more flowery, as if she's really gotten swept away by the story; thankfully, this doesn't really obscure what's going on, even if does get a bit distracting. There are more spoilers (especially the death of one character, and the secret identity of another) but the climactic events are kept mysterious.

Longtime fans and newbies alike will find "The Return of The King Visual Companion" a good source before heading into the film. Today, we fight! Tomorrow, we go to the movies!

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