{"product_id":"2026100012466-secondhand-the-complete-guide-to-middle-earth-the-definitive-guide-to-the-world-of-j-r-r-tolkien","title":"The Complete Guide To Middle-Earth: The Definitive Guide To The World Of J.R.R. Tolkien","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: DJ: worn and rubbed edges; internally sound, clean and bright copy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\n\nFoster'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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50948303749339,"sku":"2026100012466-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/52cdf5b7-ee94-47a4-940f-4b28a545b5be.png?v=1793104148","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100012466-secondhand-the-complete-guide-to-middle-earth-the-definitive-guide-to-the-world-of-j-r-r-tolkien","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}