- Hardcover: 720 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books (Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0312315457
- ISBN-13: 978-0312315450
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 14.7 x 4.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,545,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings," this is a great reference book, as it has entries that will probably jog the memories of even the most ardent adherent... this one has it all." - "Kansas City Star"
"One of the newer reference volumes that attempts to explain Tolkien's densely imaginative world."
-"Seattle Times"
"A treasure of arcane information that will be helpful to the casual reader... as well as to the newly minted Middle-earth fanatic who wants to learn everything as soon as possible."
-"South Florida Sun-Sentinel"
"Excellent" - "Creative Loafing" (Atlanta)
"There's nothing you can't find in Tyler's tome of Middle Earth knowledge... indispensable... a sine qua non for new and experienced Tolkien readers alike."
- "TheTrades"
"This book will help you, even as it gives you a chance to read about and delight in correlations between things that you never realized, or small, assorted facts that you glanced past."
- "Fantastica Daily"
"A resource that will bring further enjoyment to those already familiar with LotR and its associated works... a wonderful achievement for Tyler, and will make a welcome addition to the library of anyone who has come to consider Frodo and the lot as de facto members of the family."
-"ScifiDimensions"
"A detailed and sweeping compendium, this book is a valuable reference to have handy when reading, re-reading, and re-re-reading Tolkien's work."
-"SFRevu"
"Essential for a new generation of readers to fully enjoy Tolkien's version in a new century... an invaluable aid to a better understanding of Middle Earth and deserves a place on the shelf right next to "The Hobbit,""
-"Baryon Magazine" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"One of the newer reference volumes that attempts to explain Tolkien's densely imaginative world."
-"Seattle Times"
"A treasure of arcane information that will be helpful to the casual reader... as well as to the newly minted Middle-earth fanatic who wants to learn everything as soon as possible."
-"South Florida Sun-Sentinel"
"Excellent" - "Creative Loafing" (Atlanta)
"There's nothing you can't find in Tyler's tome of Middle Earth knowledge... indispensable... a sine qua non for new and experienced Tolkien readers alike."
- "TheTrades"
"This book will help you, even as it gives you a chance to read about and delight in correlations between things that you never realized, or small, assorted facts that you glanced past."
- "Fantastica Daily"
"A resource that will bring further enjoyment to those already familiar with LotR and its associated works... a wonderful achievement for Tyler, and will make a welcome addition to the library of anyone who has come to consider Frodo and the lot as de facto members of the family."
-"ScifiDimensions"
"A detailed and sweeping compendium, this book is a valuable reference to have handy when reading, re-reading, and re-re-reading Tolkien's work."
-"SFRevu"
"Essential for a new generation of readers to fully enjoy Tolkien's version in a new century... an invaluable aid to a better understanding of Middle Earth and deserves a place on the shelf right next to "The Hobbit,""
-"Baryon Magazine" --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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For all those who journey through Middle Earth, here is the complete guide to its legends, history, languages, and peoples.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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An A-Z of names, places and legends used in Tolkien's works, this book provides readers with that oh-so-necessary background information which only serves to make the reading of his books a richer and deeper experience. Well worth investing in!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
OK, a corny review title but a very useful book.
I'm re-reading LOTR with this book and Karen Fonstad's Atlas as references.
It's surprising how much additional depth and texture is being revealed.
I bought mine second hand for only a few pounds and it proving well worth having.
I'm re-reading LOTR with this book and Karen Fonstad's Atlas as references.
It's surprising how much additional depth and texture is being revealed.
I bought mine second hand for only a few pounds and it proving well worth having.
22 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In all of Tolkiens works, including Lord of The rings, but to a largher extent The Silmirilian and History of Middle Earth, the author will make referance to a fictional creature or location in varying ammounts of detail. When reading the books it is very easy not to understand or remember the significance of a referance, or a character mentioned. Similar in sturcture to the Bible, History of Middle earth mentions peoples father and home lands that are very hard to loose track on.
This is where this excellent companion comes in. Since i have bought it i have not once read a Tolkein book without this at my side incase there are referances to places or things i have forgotten. It truely enhances the experiance of reading, and having a full understanding of Tolkiens vivid immagination. With over 70 pages and thousands of entrys this is a truly detailed companion.
This is where this excellent companion comes in. Since i have bought it i have not once read a Tolkein book without this at my side incase there are referances to places or things i have forgotten. It truely enhances the experiance of reading, and having a full understanding of Tolkiens vivid immagination. With over 70 pages and thousands of entrys this is a truly detailed companion.
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