Many years ago (actually at least 25), I stumbled into an old bookshop in Ipswich, UK and came across this little book. Thinking it was a novel based on The Hobbit, I bought it without properly looking inside.
 
When I got it home, I discovered instead of a novel, it was more of a journal. A series of blank pages with pencil drawings of all of the famous (and some not so famous) characters from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy.
 
I filed it away with the rest of my Middle Earth Role-Playing material and have treasured it ever since.
 
I decided to scan the cover in to see if anyone else has it, and perhaps if I get time over the next few weeks, I'll scan in a few more pages (requests taken of course).
 
I'm curious to know the origins of such a book, and whether anyone else has come across this unique book.
 

Quote from: Lawbag;353247Many years ago (actually at least 25), I stumbled into an old bookshop in Ipswich, UK and came across this little book. Thinking it was a novel based on The Hobbit, I bought it without properly looking inside.

I used to have something like this. I believe it had a different cover but since i no longer have the journal I'm not certain. Wonderful design, almost a shame to write in it but OTOH such a good slate.

Pretty sure it was an official licensed product.

I was given this as a gift around 15 years ago. Still got it somewhere.

Still in print.

How good are the illustrations?