Brian Sibley
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| Brian Sibley | |
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| Biographical information | |
| Born | 14 July 1949 |
| Occupation | Author |
| Location | London, England |
| Website | BrianSibley.com |
Brian Sibley (born 14 July 1949) is an English author, broadcaster and screenwriter. He is author of over 100 hours of radio drama and has written and presented hundreds of radio documentaries, features and weekly programmes.
Born in London, he grew up and was educated in Chislehurst, Kent.
In 1981, he co-wrote BBC Radio 4's adaptation of Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings with Michael Bakewell. He is also the author of The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-earth.
Most recently he has written The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy and other books accompanying The Lord of the Rings (film series), including a biography of Jackson.
Bibliography
Books
- 1995: The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-earth (with John Howe)
- 1995: There and Back Again: The Map of The Hobbit (with John Howe)
- 1999: The Map of Tolkien's Beleriand and the Lands to the North (with John Howe)
- 2001: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings - Insiders' Guide
- 2001: The Lord of the Rings: Official Movie Guide
- 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Making of the Movie Trilogy
- 2003: The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-earth (with John Howe)
- 2006: Peter Jackson: A Film-maker's Journey
- 2009: The Road Goes Ever On and On: The Map of Tolkien's Middle-earth (with John Howe)
- 2010: West of the Mountains, East of the Sea (with John Howe)
- 2010: There and Back Again: The Map of the Hobbit (with John Howe)
- 2012: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey: Official Movie Guide
- 2013: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Official Movie Guide
- 2014: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Official Movie Guide
Articles
- 1981: Mallorn 17
- "The Choices of Master Sibley"
- 1982: Amon Hen 59
- "Quiz Report"
- 2000: The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook
- "Foreword"
- 2005: Empires of the Imagination
- "Introduction"
- 2006: The Lord of the Rings: Popular Culture in Global Context
- "Foreword"
- 2010: Tolkien 2005 Souvenir Book
- Message
- 2010: Silver Leaves 3
- "More than Just the Margins: An appreciation of Pauline Baynes (1922-2008)"
Discography
- 2001: J.R.R. Tolkien: An Audio Portrait: Narrator, writer
- 2002: The Lord of the Rings (1981 radio series): screenwriter
- 2008: Tales from the Perilous Realm (radio series): screenwriter, the Giant.
Filmography
- 2003: J.R.R. Tolkien: Origins of Middle-Earth: himself
- 2005: Ringers: Lord of the Fans: himself
