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Guide to Tolkien's World

Author : David Day

Publisher : Bounty Books

Page : 287 pages

File Size : 14,48 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780753720806

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Guide to Tolkien's World seeks to do justice to the creatures and their world through more than one hundred fantasy illustrations. All kinds of beings are shown, be they vast winged dragons, earthbound creatures of evil, or simple flowers. David Day has identified and analyzed 129 separate races. Each is clearly explained in terms of its physical appearance, language, behaviour and culture.The purpose of Guide to Tolkien's World is not to retell their stories, but to make Tolkien's own book more accessible by identifying his creatures and explaining their roles in his epic world.



Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

Author : Colin Duriez

Publisher : Hidden Spring

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 41,98 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 9781587680175

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Book Description

This absorbing guide to the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of the abundance that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. +



The Illustrated World of Tolkien

Author : David Day

Publisher : Pyramid

Page : 367 pages

File Size : 42,91 MB

Release : 2019-10-19

Category : Art

ISBN : 0753734044

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Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.



Tolkien's World

Author : Gareth Hanrahan

Publisher : Insight Editions

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 32,74 MB

Release : 2012-10-02

Category : Performing Arts

ISBN : 9781608871803

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Tolkien’s World takes readers on an incredible journey through the realms of Middle-earth and back to a time when elves, dwarves, wizards, and a small, courageous people known as hobbits battled the forces of evil. This lavishly illustrated guide brings you the people and places from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Explore Middle-Earth, from the rolling hills of the Shire to the desolate ash plains of Mordor. Discover the secrets of a world where the elves roamed through enchanted forests and dragons slept in dark caverns under the mountains. With stunning artwork that re-imagines the places and people of Middle-Earth, Tolkien’s World is ideal for hobbit fans, big and small. Open the pages of Tolkien’s World and meet Bilbo Baggins, the hero of The Hobbit. Then find out about Gandalf the wizard and his incredible magic powers, uncover the story of the unfortunate Gollum or learn about magical weapons, such as Gandalf’s sword Glamdring. This meticulously researched guide lets you discover the amazing peoples and creatures that inhabit Middle-earth, from friendly elves and stout-hearted dwarves to the deadly dragon Smaug and the evil Sauron. Packed with adventure and lore, Tolkien’s World is a must for all Hobbit fans.



A Tolkien Bestiary

Author : David Day

Publisher : [Madeira Park, B.C.] : Harbour Pub.

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,39 MB

Release : 1984

Category : Fantasy fiction, English

ISBN : 9780920080474

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Book Description

A poetic and beautiful reference guide for Tolkien fans. . .



Tolkien

Author : David Day

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 285 pages

File Size : 37,44 MB

Release : 1992

Category : Fantasy fiction, English

ISBN : 0684839792

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Book Description

The first encyclopedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. The maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with the illustrations of characters, places adn events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.



The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien

Author : TheOneRing.net (Firm)

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 21,57 MB

Release : 2003

Category : Ancient and Modern Wars

ISBN : 9781892975904

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Tolkien fans around the world have for many years been enthralled with The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and all the works of background reading about Middle-earth. There have been quite a few scholarly books published about Tolkien and his "sub-creation." Yet not one book has ever been written by and published for Professor Tolkien's fans -- until now! The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien fills a void that has been there for more than half a century. Written by TheOneRing.net, the Internet's #1 destination for all things Tolkien, The People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien has compiled the best essays from the website, along with material never seen before. Inside you'll find spirited discussion on the Lord of the Rings movies (along with a lengthy report from the set), a defense of fantasy, the nature of good and evil, fate and free will, cultural norms, the northern myths and literature that inspired Tolkien, how Tolkien's fiction has affected the lives of so many, an entire section devoted to answering the fans' myriad, fascinating questions, and some beautiful illustrations representing TheOneRing.net's wonderful fan art. - Back cover.



The Heroes of Tolkien

Author : David Day

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 286 pages

File Size : 22,77 MB

Release : 2018-06-05

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1684121043

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A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume. J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero's role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.



The Epic World of Tolkien

Author : Editors of Thunder Bay Press

Publisher : Thunder Bay Press

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 38,36 MB

Release : 2020-10-13

Category : Games & Activities

ISBN : 1645174581

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Add your own color to Tolkien fantasies with these illustrations from renowned artists. This beautiful coloring book—suitable for Tolkien fans of all ages—presents more than 100 pages of famous scenes from Middle-earth. It includes the Trees of the Valar and Mount Doom, and characters as beloved as Gandalf the wizard or as feared as Smaug the dragon. Line art by renowned artists illustrates the fantastical world of Middle-earth and is ready to be colored. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.



A Dictionary of Tolkien

Author : David Day

Publisher : Pyramid

Page : 395 pages

File Size : 43,27 MB

Release : 2015-08-17

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN : 0753728559

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Arranged in a handy A-Z format, A Dictionary of Tolkien explores and explains the creatures, plants, events and places that make up these strange and wonderful lands. It is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to learn more about them. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.