An in-depth guide to Tolkien's imagined culture of peaceable halflings. Tolkien expert David Day reveals the meanings, puns and riddles associated with the hobbits. von Day, David

This is an excellent guide to Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. There are vivid descriptions of all Tolkien's beasts, monsters, races, nations, deities, and the flora and fauna of the territory are contained herein, including...

Everything you'll ever need to know about Hobbits!The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth starts with one magical word: Hobbit. From that word came a sentence, and then a grand story poured forth to create the...

A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, bestselling author and Tolkien scholar Day presents four decades of...

A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume.J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume...

Learn the most popular legends about the Rings of Power!The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with an ongoing struggle between good and evil, centered on a set of rings forged by Elves and an evil...

Arranged in a handy A-Z format, A Dictionary of Tolkien explores and explains the creatures, plants, events and places that make up these strange and wonderful lands. It is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants...

An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work. von Day, David

A visual celebration of the settings, battles, characters and monsters that feature across Tolkien's Middle-earth books. Gathers together artwork from Alan Lee, Allen Curless, Kip Ramussen, Lidia Postma, Ian Miller, Linda Garland and Tim...

A compendium of the villains of Middle-earth.The vast fictional universe of J. R. R. Tolkien contains many dark terrors to challenge the forces of good. This compendium of villains includes battle timelines, genealogy charts for creature...

A gorgeous four colour volume for true Tolkien fans. von Day, David

The defining battles from the history of Middle-earth are presented in a single, entertaining volume.The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with epic battles in an ongoing struggle between good and...