For Fans of the Tales of Tolkien, Middle-earth, and More
"...a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth.” —
Corey Olsen
, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University
#1 New Release in British & Irish Literary Criticism and Encyclopedias
Learn about the man who wrote
The Lord of the Rings
in this Middle-earth treasury. Full of answers to common questions asked by readers to learn about Middle-earth and the fandom, this book about Tolkien celebrates
Why We Love Middle-earth
.
The Lord of the Rings
omnibus for all.
Who wrote
? What details are in the movies, books, and other stories—and how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazon’s new show
:
The Rings of Power
? What’s the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth’s expansive lore with
, a fandom book about Tolkien’s work.
The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler.
Written by beloved Tolkien commenters of
The Prancing Pony Podcast
, Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto,
is the ultimate guide to the fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragon’s hoard of information inside.
Inside, find:
A brief history of Tolkien’s creation of Middle-earth, including facts you likely never knew
A recommended reading order for Tolkien’s major works, and the reasoning behind it
An introduction to some of the real-world influences that inspired Tolkien
An overview of some of the most popular branches of the fandom, including adaptations, collecting, languages, and more
Original illustrations of Middle-earth by illustrator Emily Austin
If you enjoy fandom books or a good book about Tolkien’s works such as
Atlas Of Middle-Earth
,
Recipes from the World of Tolkien
, or
Why We Love Star Wars
, you’ll love