Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912 EAN: 9780345449764 ISBN: 0345449762 Label: Del Rey Manufacturer: Del Rey Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 569 Publication Date: 2001-12 Publisher: Del Rey Release Date: December 04, 2001 Sales Rank: 80552 Studio: Del Rey
Product DescriptionFor the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey–here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien’s universe to life.
EVERY CHARACTER From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba–every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.
EVERY PLACE Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.
EVERY THING From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.
HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY TO TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH
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Rating: - Indispensable
I have had this book for several years now, enough time for its pages to accumulate all sorts of notes and post-its - in other words, it's an incredibly useful book that I consider indispensable (and unparalleled in its exhaustiveness). As it is encyclopedia-like in nature, it is useful for all the books, but especially for the Silmarillion, with its myriad characters, locations, and creatures. Incredibly thorough, it's worth every penny of its extremely reasonable price.
Rating: - EXCELLENT addition to ANY Tolkein readers collection!!
This is a book,I had owned since I was in the 8th grade(until it was "lost" during a home renovation,in 2002)and it had been PRICELESS to me,while navigating through the entire Middle-Earth history and geography!!It contains the name of EVERY SINGLE,place,character,BATTLE,ring,NECKLACE,sword etc...This book HAS IT ALL!!!ANYTHING,that had a name,is in here!! I used to always keep it handy,whenever delving into the(vast)chronicles of Middle-Earth,and trying to connect"Point A" to Point B" etc... I ... Read More
Rating: - Christopher Tolkien uses this book--`nuff said!
I think the best recommendation for this book comes from Christopher Tolkien. He said that from "frequent use" he found it to be "an admirable work of reference." (Unfinished Tales, p. 4).
I heartily concur. Having read the Pentalogue (Silmarillion-Hobbit-Lord of the Rings) twice, and this book clears up many of the obscure people, places, and events. Sometimes I have found the indices in "The Return of the King" to be wanting, or have wanted to have more of a dictionary- or cyclopedia ... Read More
Rating: - A MUST HAVE!!!
This is the BEST Guide to the world of Middle-Earth. I'm always looking up names and places, and different things in this book: I always keep it handy. Seriously this is one of the BEST companion LOTR books you can buy! I LOVE IT!
Rating: - Great resource
This book is ia wonderful reference for Tolkien's works. It has a wealth of information for every level of interest in the world of the Hobbit, Lord of the Rings, Silmarillion, etc. I find myself often getting lost in this book, going from one entry to another. This is a must have for all lovers of Tolkien's books.
- Indispensable 
- Christopher Tolkien uses this book--`nuff said!
