Jincey's Picks: Middle-earth Handmade Map - Calisuri @ 16:25 PST
This month's featured items are wonderful hand-drawn maps of Middle earth available from Richard at mcguffnstuff! Richard actually copies Tolkien's maps in meticulous detail onto heavy parchment stock using colored inks. He has several maps to choose from: ‘Middle earth’, ‘A Part of the Shire’, ‘Thror’s Map’, ‘Map of Mirkwood’, and a ‘Close-up of Mordor and Gondor’. The map of Middle earth is a huge 24" x 38" in size.

Richard has been copying both fictional and historic maps for about 16 years and began doing Tolkien’s maps about five years ago. By taking the time necessary for accuracy, this craftsman ensures the maps are very true to Tolkien’s work. He does not add to or take anything out of them. A great deal of work goes into each rendering, making them well worth the price. He can also age the parchment to give the maps the appearance of being very old.

These maps are exquisitely rendered and obviously would be great additions to a fan’s collection. Check out McGuffnStuff!