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# Fantasy Book Art
Budding Illustrator Creates Extrordinary Version of ‘The Silmarillion&#8217

By Geebee Micro | Published 2009-07-13 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Silmarillion-Tolkien-Deluxe-Illustration
References: [tolkienlibrary](http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/902-Benjamin_Harff_Interview_Edel_Silmarillion.php?292)

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-shire-set) ‘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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-seiko-book).

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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illustrated-bookmarks).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 11% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### 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.

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