The Magical Worlds of the "Lord of the Rings": An Unauthorised Guide - A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts

David Colbert

ISBN 10: 0141315741 / ISBN 13: 9780141315744

Published by Puffin Books, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Magical Worlds of the "Lord of the Rings": An Unauthorised Guide - A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141315741
• ISBN 13: 9780141315744
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Used; Very Good

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Synopsis

A guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" books, including "The Hobbit". The book is written in a question-and-answer format which lets the reader discover the ancient myths, legends and events that fired Tolkien's imagination and led to him creating his fantastical world. Why do hobbits live in holes? Who and what inspired Gandalf? Why are Tolkien's elves tall? These and many other questions are explored.

About the Author

Formerly a head writer of television's "Who Wants to be a Millionaire" and an editorial director of HarperCollins, David Colbert is also the author of the Eyewitness history series. A graduate of Brown University, he studied anthropology and mythology and has spent much of his life in libraries.