World of the Rings: The Unauthorised Guide to the World of JRR Tolkien: The Unauthorised Guide to the Work of JRR Tolkien
Language: English
Published by Reynolds and Hearn Ltd, 2002
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- Title
- World of the Rings: The Unauthorised Guide to the World of JRR Tolkien: The Unauthorised Guide to the Work of JRR Tolkien
- Author
- Lowson, Iain and Mackenzie, Peter and Marshall, Keith
- Publisher
- Reynolds and Hearn Ltd
- Publication year
- 2002
- Condition
- Used; Good
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1903111234
- ISBN 13
- 9781903111239
- Item weight
- 182 grams
World of the Rings is the perfect beginner's guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, now the subject of a major trilogy of motion pictures.
For those new to Tolkien's Middle Earth, and for those returning to the magical world of Hobbits, Wizards, Elves, Ents, and Orcs, the authors have prepared a simple-to-use guide through the maze of Tolkien's many books. The book also explains the multiple layers of Middle Earth's legend and history that make up the background of The Lord of the Rings. World of the Rings is the perfect handbook for those new to Tolkien, as well as those already captured by the magic of Middle Earth.
For those new to Tolkien's Middle Earth, and for those returning to the magical world of Hobbits, Wizards, Elves, Ents, and Orcs, the authors have prepared a simple-to-use guide through the maze of Tolkien's many books. The book also explains the multiple layers of Middle Earth's legend and history that make up the background of The Lord of the Rings. World of the Rings is the perfect handbook for those new to Tolkien, as well as those already captured by the magic of Middle Earth.
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J.R.R. Tolkien has captured the imaginations of millions of readers with his classic Lord of the Rings trilogy. For those new to these books, and for those returning to the magical world of Hobbits, Wizards, Elves, Ents and Orcs, this illuminating handbook will guide readers through the intricate maze of Tolkien's powerfully inventive fantasy. It also simplifies and makes accessible the multiple layers of legend and history that make up the background to the story. A timely guide to the enduring allure of Middle Earth.
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