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*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=2965 Tim at Pen & Paper RPG database]
*[http://www.pen-paper.net/rpgdb.php?op=showcreator&creatorid=2965 Tim at Pen & Paper RPG database]
*[http://www.fictionalfrontiers.podcastpeople.com/posts/26059/ Interview with Greg Hildebrandt on Fictional Frontiers]


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The Brothers Hildebrandt
NationalityAmerican
Area(s)Artists
Notable works
The Lord of the Rings
Star Wars film poster
Magic: The Gathering

The Brothers Hildebrandt are twin brothers who collaboratively worked as fantasy and science fiction artists. Born January 23, 1939 in Detroit, Michigan, Greg Hildebrandt and Tim Hildebrandt began professionally painting in 1959. They are best known for their popular The Lord of the Rings illustrations, painting the first Star Wars film poster, illustrating comics and cards, their pinup arts, and their Magic: The Gathering illustrations.

Greg Hildebrandt, Jr. also made major contributions to the production of a book entitled Greg & Tim Hildebrandt: The Tolkien Years, which gave an overview of the Tolkien genre artworks produced by Greg and Tim in 1970s.

Individually, Greg is also famous for his contributions to the art for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra's albums and concert merchandise. He also provided the cover art for Black Sabbath's Mob Rules album.

Tim Hildebrandt died on June 11, 2006 at the age of 67 due to diabetes.

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