The Complete Guide To Middle-Earth: The Definitive Guide To The World Of J.R.R. Tolkien
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: DJ: worn and rubbed edges; internally sound, clean and bright copy
For every reader who has ever lost themselves in the sweeping grandeur of Arda, The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth is the ultimate key to unlocking the full magnificence of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. Robert Foster's exhaustive reference work presents a comprehensive, alphabetically arranged encyclopaedia of the peoples, places, languages, and artefacts that populate the world of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion — from the humblest hobbit-hole in the Shire to the darkest depths of Mordor. With breathtaking illustrations by acclaimed Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith, this edition transforms a scholarly reference into a work of art in its own right, immersing the reader in the visual splendour of a world built over decades of unparalleled imaginative labour. Foster's meticulous scholarship chronicles thousands of entries with a rigour and devotion that mirrors Tolkien's own obsessive world-building, making this volume an indispensable companion for casual readers and dedicated lore-masters alike. The work illustrates just how vast and internally consistent Tolkien's secondary world truly is — a self-contained mythology rich with invented history, genealogy, and linguistics that continues to influence the fantasy genre more than half a century after its creation. Whether you seek to settle a debate about the lineage of the Dúnedain or simply wish to wander the annotated landscapes of Beleriand, this guide will draw you ever deeper into a world from which you may never wish to return.
Author: Robert Foster
Format: Hardback
Published: 2022, HarperCollins
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: DJ: worn and rubbed edges; internally sound, clean and bright copy
For every reader who has ever lost themselves in the sweeping grandeur of Arda, The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth is the ultimate key to unlocking the full magnificence of J.R.R. Tolkien's legendarium. Robert Foster's exhaustive reference work presents a comprehensive, alphabetically arranged encyclopaedia of the peoples, places, languages, and artefacts that populate the world of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion — from the humblest hobbit-hole in the Shire to the darkest depths of Mordor. With breathtaking illustrations by acclaimed Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith, this edition transforms a scholarly reference into a work of art in its own right, immersing the reader in the visual splendour of a world built over decades of unparalleled imaginative labour. Foster's meticulous scholarship chronicles thousands of entries with a rigour and devotion that mirrors Tolkien's own obsessive world-building, making this volume an indispensable companion for casual readers and dedicated lore-masters alike. The work illustrates just how vast and internally consistent Tolkien's secondary world truly is — a self-contained mythology rich with invented history, genealogy, and linguistics that continues to influence the fantasy genre more than half a century after its creation. Whether you seek to settle a debate about the lineage of the Dúnedain or simply wish to wander the annotated landscapes of Beleriand, this guide will draw you ever deeper into a world from which you may never wish to return.