Description: More than a simple reference, this volume provides readers with both context and insight into the legendary creator of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands.
Why this deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Tolkien fans of all ages:- An A-to-Z guide to the characters, creatures, and realms of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion.
- Also includes a chronology of J. R. R. Tolkien's life, a concise biography, and clear explanations of his writings.
- Bound with an embossed and foil-stamped cover.
- Elegant gold edges adorn the top, side, and bottom of every page.
- Full-color illustrations accompany iconic locations and characters, from the great caverns of Aglarond beneath Helm's Deep to the mysterious Black Riders.
- Authored by best-selling Tolkien scholar David Day.
- This handsome book is both a practical guide and a treasured keepsake--perfect for fans, collectors, and anyone who wants to explore the language and lore of Tolkien's timeless works.
- Some or all of the material in this book originally appeared in A-Z of Tolkien, A Tolkien Bestiary, and/or Tolkien: An Illustrated Encyclopedia.
This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers. Perfect for those interested in...
- Classic literature
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- Fantasy fiction
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Brief description: David Day is the author of a dozen books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, beginning with A Tolkien Bestiary, the first illustrated guide to Middle-earth. Together with Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia and Tolkien's Ring, his books have been translated into twenty languages and have sold in excess of 3 million copies. A Canadian living in Victoria, British Columbia, Day has also published more than thirty other books of mythology, history, fantasy, fiction, and poetry, for both adults and children.