{"product_id":"realms-of-the-round-table-9781639369034","title":"Realms of the Round Table","description":"\u003cb\u003eRare and previously unpublished tales of one of the most famous legends in literature is brought to life for a new generation by one of the world's leading Arthurian experts and illustrated by an acclaimed Tolkien artist. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRealms of the Round Table\u003c\/i\u003e presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation of readers by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHere also is a heady mixture of magic, faery lore, wisdom and mystery--capturing extraordinary tales of Camelot's greatest knights, such as Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain, and others less well known, and soaring from high adventure to mystical accounts of the Grail. There is even an Arthurian Christmas tale \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese stories honor the work of Thomas Malory in his legendary \u003ci\u003eLe Morte D'Arthur\u003c\/i\u003e. They are dramatically brought to life by the luminous paintings and drawings of internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe. With an introduction by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film \u003ci\u003eExcalibur, Realms of the Round Table\u003c\/i\u003e is a glorious reimagining of the most influential work of English fantasy ever written that will surprise and capture anyone who has ever been enchanted by tales of Camelot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Matthews\u003c\/b\u003e has been involved in the study of the mysteries of Britain, including the Arthurian legends and the Grail myth, for almost fifty years. He has published over ninety books on King Arthur and the Grail. He has also short stories, poetry and children's books, most notably \u003ci\u003ePirates\u003c\/i\u003e, which was on the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestseller list for twenty-two weeks. His book, \u003ci\u003eArthur of Albion\u003c\/i\u003e, was a multiple award-winner. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Howe\u003c\/b\u003e is the world-famous illustrator whose work has enhanced books from the world's biggest-selling fantasy authors, including JRR Tolkien, George RR Martin \u0026amp; Robin Hobb. He served as chief conceptual designer on Peter Jackson's \u003ci\u003eLord of the Rings \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHobbit \u003c\/i\u003efilm trilogies. He is one of the three artists illustrating the brand-new illustrated edition of \u003ci\u003eUnfinished Tales \u003c\/i\u003ein 2020, and has been showcased by Amazon as currently working on their billion-dollar \u003ci\u003eRings of Power \u003c\/i\u003etelevision series.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eSir John Boorman\u003c\/b\u003e CBE is a British film director, producer and screenwriter. He is best known for directing feature films such as \u003ci\u003ePoint Blank, Hell in the Pacific, Deliverance, Zardoz, Exorcist II: The Heretic, Excalibur, The Emerald Forest, Hope and Glory, The General, The Tailor of Panama\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eQueen and Country.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51324584001810,"sku":"9781639369034","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2770deec-3798-4f93-8cd4-d1ebf181174f.jpg?v=1748684539","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/realms-of-the-round-table-9781639369034","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}