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

Colbert, David

ISBN 10: 0141315741 / ISBN 13: 9780141315744

Published by Puffin Books, London, United Kingdom, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Magical Worlds of the "Lord of the Rings", The: An Unauthorised Guide - A Treasury of Myths, Legends and Fascinating Facts
• Publisher: Puffin Books, London, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0141315741
• ISBN 13: 9780141315744
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Impression
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science-Fiction & Fantasy and Horror

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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.