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Winner of seventeen Academy Awards, The Lord of the Rings was brought to the big screen by New Line Cinema and directed by Peter Jackson. Weta Workshop was intrinsically involved in the design and physical effects manufacture for all three films.
Daniel Reeve's map of Middle-earth is well known to fans of The Lord of the Rings.
The Shire, Rivendell, Lorien, Rohan, Fangorn, Gondor - they are all there, the familiar milestones along the Fellowship's journey to Mordor, exactly as seen in the films and in the DVD extras.
Our authentic prop replicas and collectibles are created by the very same artists who have worked on the three films, so effectively they come straight from Middle-earth.
Richard Taylor - CEO & Co-founder, Weta Workshop
This map is a direct scan from the original map hand-drawn by Daniel Reeve.
Printed right here in Middle-earth (New Zealand) on high quality parchment paper with die-cut deckled edges.
Daniel Reeve is a freelance artist from New Zealand. He is most well known for the calligraphy and cartography on the film trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, but has also worked on Van Helsing, King Kong, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Dead Letters, The Warrior's Way, Underworld 3, Kingdom Come, Spartacus, Tintin and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
Time to get lost in middle earth whenever I walk past it
Quality
100%
Can’t get enough of this map! Detail was hella good! Wish I bought 2, don’t know why but I wish I did!
Review by
Dan
A world within your mind that you can enter
Quality
100%
This thing is huge, richly detailed and awesome! Two thumbs up from me! ????
Review by
Archie J.
Beautiful
Although it\'s not thick parchment paper, it\'s also not a cheap poster. This beautiful map is perfect for LotR fans who want a piece of Middle-Earth in their homes without spending a lot of money. It would look great in any home. Follow the Fellowship\'s journey as you watch the movies or read the books. Fantastic!
Review by
Cody M.
Excellent size and quality!
Arrived safely, and is a wonderful map of Middle-earth! The paper quality is better than your typical poster paper! I cannot wait to order a frame for this!
Review by
Adam H.
J\'adore!
C\'est vrai que le papier n\'a pas l\'air très solide: à manipuler avec précaution donc mais dans tout les cas, chez moi, elle va finir encadrée dans mon salon donc aucun risque de l\'abîmer!!! C\'est jouissif de pouvoir suivre le parcours de mes héros sur cette belle carte aux couleurs sublimes!!!
Review by
Melanie F.
Well Done!
I have wanted a map of Middle Earth for quite some time. I have been a fan of Tolkien for years - yes, well before the films! I decided to order from WETA as opposed to the retailers in the US. I couldn\'t be happier. The look and feel of the map is fantastic. Shipping was fast! I ordered via the website on Sept 10 and received it in the US on the 14th! Packaging was excellent. The map arrived in perfect condition!
Review by
Robin W.
O.K
Print quality is perfect, Perfect packaging, Will look great framed, Paper could be heaver though, So Not a perfect score. Oh and amazing 7 days from NZ to Uk. Also sneaked under Customs radar, so no extra costs.
Review by
Mark C.
Perfect quality
The quality of the print is excellent, and it looks perfect when framed.
Review by
Jonathan S.
Nice backdrop for my Lego Tower of Orthanc
This is a very nice detailed map. It is not however on what I would call parchment paper. Parchment paper is much thicker and feels amazing in your hand.
The paper this is printed on is no thicker than the paper you put in your laser printer, but it does have a very porous texture which is nice. I do wish this was printed on parchment paper, it would truly be fantastic. Oh well.
I like that this was shipped inside of a plastic sleeve which was then rolled and place in a very sturdy tube. Great protection! You could almost display it in the sleeve if you don't want it collecting dust and fingerpint oil.
I would say to Weta that you really should tape the caps on the shipping tube though. Fortunately mine made it just fine. I'm impressed it only took 12 days to the U.S.
This will look fantastic on the wall behind my Lego Tower of Orthanc.
Review by
Mark G.
Disappointed
This is NOT parchment.. this was not at all what i expected..
Review by
Pernille I.
Average 2
I have to agree with user Merike. I was disappointed at the quality of this item. I think I was seduced by talk of "parchment" and "film prop" in reality the feel of this piece is like somebody at work has printed it off for you. Given Weta's quality work I was expecting something altogether heavier and more authentic feeling :-(
Review by
Jon G.
Average
Sure, no parchment for this price, but... Although the map looks beautiful, the paper feels like the supermarket receipt. Really disappointed in the quality of paper. I'm afraid it won't last long even when properly framed with acid free matting.
Review by
Merike O.
Just perfect
Amazing map of middle earth with great detail and a sense of old map!great work weta
Review by
Elias M.
Not Worth it
I received the map today. Pulled it out of the tube. It had several crease marks. It is not suitable for framing. It is not parchment either. It is off-white paper printed on one side to look like parchment. Toy for grandson.
Review by
Jane B.
Amazing
I have had other Middle Earth maps in the past but none of them match this absolutely stunning piece of art.
One of my fav Weta pieces
Review by
Amy K.
Detailed Map of Middle Earth
Well packed and detailed in every way. Great job. Can't wait to get this framed.
Review by
John O.
Middle-Earth map
Having the large map of Middle-Earth gives me something easier to read than the one in the book. Tracing the paths of Frodo and his friends was fun. Now I can do the same thing with Bilbo and his bunch. It is very detailed and well designed. It actually looks like an antique map. It came quickly and was very well packed to prevent any tears or creases. Love having this.
Review by
Verla M.
Quality, Detailed Parchment
Print is very detailed and high caliber. Does not look cheap and looks excellent in a good frame.
Review by
JEFF B.
A real beauty!
Arrived very well packed!
It has a very authentic look to it and it is incredibly detailed. Definitley want to get a nice frame for this one.
Review by
David F.
An Essential Map
This map is made from genuine parchment. If you have a love for the lore of Middle Earth, then you really need to get this map. And it deserves to be framed. Mine's still in its dowel, waiting to be framed properly. It's worth it.
Review by
Elliot B.
Signed!
I recently got Sean Astin to sign my map at a Fan Expo here in Vancouver, he was impressed of how nice the map was, and how real it looked!...Great job Weta!
Review by
ROB M.
Lovely
Great looking map, the only problem that I have with it at all is the near uniformity of color. I get that it is the theme, but I might have gone a different direction. I don't think some of these people understand how the stars work for ratings.
Review by
William P.
Beautiful!
This map was so much more then I expected it to be. It's detailed, beautiful, and just plain awesome. Gotta love it when your children jump up, and say Mommy! There's Erebor! There's Mirkwood. Thanks Weta for the beautiful artwork. I can't wait for more!
Review by
Lisa T.
Epic!
This map is yet another fantastic creation of the WETA Workshop. Its detail and visuals are stunning and I would highly recommend it to any LOTR/Tolkien fan.
Review by
Bryce W.
The only Tolkien Middle Earth map you need
Firstly, let's get this out of the way ... yes ... it really is parchment. It's not paper designed to look like parchment, it actually IS parchment.
This is a quality piece for anyone that's ever loved Tolkien for more than a single summer reading session.
Buy it and frame it. In a wooden frame. Do it justice!
Review by
Lachlan M.
AWESOME MAP!!
An Excellent map!!!looks amazing!!!
Review by
Elias M.
Great!
Great work weta! This is an amazing piece of art and I can't wait to see what other amazing things you can come up with.
Review by
Liam D.
Beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful piece of art on good quality paper.
Review by
Ailsa F.
Gorgeous!
Saw this in person at SDCC 2012, and it looked absolutely beautiful. I wish I had seen it before it sold out though!
Review by
Annika A.
Frame this
Awesome piece of detailed art. Framed it right next to other collections...
