Tolkien The Illustrated Encyclopaedia: A Reader's Guide to the World of the Lord of the Rings
by David Day
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- Paperback
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PICTON, Ontario, Canada
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Described as "the first encyclopaedic illustrated guide to the world of Middle Earth and the Undying Lands, this book by David Day was written as a reference guide to the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien.
With over five hundred entries organised alphabetically and arranged into five categories (history, geography, sociology, natural, history, biography) this is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the world and stories of Middle Earth. The entries are augmented with beautiful illustrations by a variety of artists, as well as maps, genealogies, and timelines.
The works are contextualised within Tolkien's life by a timeline of his life and work at the beginning of the text.
David Day is a Canadian author and poet who has published fifteen books about J.R.R. Tolkien. His best known work is the Doomsday Book of Animals, and it others of his works have received critical acclaim.
This book is in good condition. There is some wear to the edges of the covers, but overall the books is in fine condition, and the text and illustrations within are in excellent condition.
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- Books & Company (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 181
- Title
- Tolkien The Illustrated Encyclopaedia
- Author
- David Day
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Fireside
- Date Published
- 1991
- Pages
- 279
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Tolkien, Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, literature, reference, English literature, beautiful books, coffee table books, illustration
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