1892-1973

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide reference information on names, dates, places, weapons, languages, food and drink, and other aspects of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth.

Presents twentieth-century critical essays on J. R. R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.

Follows the life and work of the renowned fantasy writer, creator of hobbits and Middle Earth and "The Lord of the Rings.".

Showcases the complete artwork created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Hobbit, including more than one hundred sketches, drawings, paintings, maps, and plans.

Contains over one hundred color photographs from "The Return of the King," the third film in The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, and features text that describes what is happening in each depicted scene.

Presents a behind-the-scenes account of the making of "The Fellowship of the Ring," the first film in director Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and includes photographs from the movie.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions and descriptions of characters, places, and things found in the Middle-Earth world created by author J.R.R. Tolkien.

A collection of full-color illustrations by various artists that were inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkein.

Analyzes the very real civilization that J.R.R. Tolkien based his land of Middle Earth on, describing the varied tribes who made up its population and how they lived their daily lives.