(john ronald reuel)

Contains Tolkien's complete artwork for "The Lord of the Rings," presented for the first time in celebration of its 60th anniversary, includes more than 180 sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans, more than half of which have not been previously published.

Describes the life and career of South African-born "Lord of the Rings" author J. R. R. Tolkien.

A guide to Middle Earth's legends, history, languages, and peoples.

Describes the life of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle Earth and author of "The Hobbit" and "Lord of the Rings.".

The world of J.R.R. Tolkien is one that is inhabited by hobbits, dwarves, elves, wizards, and dragons. As a young man, Tolkien created his very own language, and from there he went on to imagine an entire magical world and its detailed history. Students will take an in-depth and thought-provoking look at The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, as well as The Simarillion, which provides the foundation for his classic works. The text includes an insightful analysis of the major themes and characters of the works that continue to fascinate new generations of readers.

Provides a collection of critical essays on J.R.R. Tolkien's The hobbit.

"A captivating picture book biography of a boy who imagined a world full of dragons and grew up to be beloved author J. R. R. Tolkien."--Provided by publisher.

Illustrations and alphabetically arranged entries describe all aspects of the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands where J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books were set.

Contains a complete plot summary and analysis of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit", as well as discussion of the characters, themes, and includes study questions.