Illustrator and calligrapher Benjamin Harff from Germany has been working close to two years on a work of love of the J.R.R. Tolkien story ‘The Silmarilion,’ which is among the best, if not the best, works on the book ever made.
Harff has contacted the Tolkien estate in hopes of securing a deal to publish the book as a deluxe version.
So far there hasn’t been any response back, but hopefully they’ll take a look at the work of Harff and appreciate what he has done with this one-of-a-kind work, which many Tolkien fans would love to include with their personal libraries.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Fantasy Illustration
- There is an opportunity to disrupt traditional book illustrations with fantastical works like those created by Benjamin Harff.
- Niche Fan Art
- The rise of niche fan art, such as interpretations of beloved fantasy novels, presents an opportunity for illustrators to tap into a dedicated audience.
- Customized Book Publishing
- Innovative book publishers could allow readers to create their own personalized versions of beloved works, including unique illustrations like those found in Benjamin Harff's version of 'The Silmarillion.'
Where This Applies
- Publishing
- Publishers can tap into the growing market for niche art and literature to create publishing deals that appeal to a specific audience.
- Art
- Artists can explore new markets by creating unique fan art inspired by popular works such as 'The Silmarillion.'
- Collectibles
- Collectible markets, such as limited edition prints of fantasy illustrations, could be expanded with the increasing popularity of fan art and niche literature.
