The World of Tolkien Complete 6 Books Box Set, Flexibound, by David Day
Titles in This Set
- The Hobbits of Tolkien
- The Dark Powers of Tolkien
- The Heroes of Tolkien
- Tolkien: An Illustrated Atlas
- The Battles of Tolkien
- A Dictionary of Tolkien
The Hobbits of Tolkien
An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, ‘In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.’ From the invention of that single word (hobbit) Tolkien became the explorer and chronicler of the character, their race and their significant role in his fantastical world, Middle-earth.
The Dark Powers of Tolkien
J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien’s Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged.
The Heroes of Tolkien
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 examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien’s portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero’s role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length.
Tolkien: An Illustrated Atlas
This lavish colour atlas is a complete guide to the weird and wonderful geography of Tolkien’s world. Packed with full page maps and illustration of events in the annals of Middle Earth, it is the perfect companion to the bestselling Tolkien: A Dictionary.
The Battles of Tolkien
Analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien’s works and wants to explore the wars within them. The Heroes of Tolkien If you love The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit or The Silmarillion (or knows someone who does) then this is the perfect companion to unearthing the history, influences and genius behind each title, and the beloved heroes they contain .J. R. R Tolkien’s Middle-earth has endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men and women to arise and shape the course of its history.
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 to learn more about them. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers. The Battles of Tolkien Tolkien’s works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves – the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm’s Deep to the Destruction of Isengard.
