Tolkien by David Day
The ideal companion to the epic world of JRR Tolkien, this comprehensive compendium will enchant and inform casual readers of The Hobbit or Lord of the Rings as well as dedicated students of Tolkien's life and many works. Every important aspect of the author's vast mythology is thoroughly detailed - from the evolution, history and geography of 37,000-year-old Middle Earth to the hundreds of memorable characters and creatures that live and breathe in Tolkien's works. This beautifully illustrated and illuminating guide makes sense of Tolkien's complex and magical universe and celebrates his unparalleled literary genius. - The first and most comprehensive illustrated guide of its kind, covers every conceivable aspect of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands - Describes and details the natural features, peoples and nations, and flora and fauna of Tolkien's epic world - Includes a biographical dictionary of every character and creature in Tolkien's mythology, detailing each one's lineage, physical appearance, personal attributes, dates of birth and death and major events - Over 200 illustrations and 20 pages of timelines, genealogy charts, and topographical maps
David Day is the author of A Tolkien Bestiary which has sold more than 350,000 copies in nine languages since publication. He has published more than 20 other books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology, and a number of award-winning children's books. His lavishly illustrated book on myth and fantasy lore, Castles, includes tales of the castles of Middle Earth.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780855339241 |
| ISBN 10 | 0855339241 |
| Title | Tolkien |
| Author | David Day |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
| Year published | 1992-04-17 |
| Number of pages | 280 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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