The Hobbit Companion

Day, David (re: J.R.R. Tolkien)

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ISBN 10: 1857939379 ISBN 13: 9781857939378

Published by Pavilion Books, London, 1997

Language: English

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Title

The Hobbit Companion

Publisher

Pavilion Books, London

Publication Date

1997

Language

English

ISBN 10

1857939379

ISBN 13

9781857939378

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

Lidia Postma

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

As New

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In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.In The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings , J.R.R. Tolkien spun a clever web of wordplay and verbal hocus-pocus. Inspired by these linguistic games, master "hobbit investigator" David Day untangles the crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations that lie beneath the saga's thrilling surface. More than just a delightful study of an author who deeply loved and understood the intricacies of the English language (Tolkien helped compile the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary ), this magnificently illustrated companion charms with its own beauty and enhances our understanding of one of the world's great masterpieces. Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, this illuminating guide moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, the Gollum and the goblins, hobbit heritage and history, Buckland and Brandy Hall, Gandalf, Shire Society, the Fellowship, and much more. Intriguing to the uninitiated and enchanting to the enthusiast, this sparkling companion enhances the enjoyment of Tolkien's dark, mysterious world.

About the Author

David Day is the author of more than 20 books, including Guide to Tolkien's World, Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia, A Tolkien Bestiary, and Tolkien's Ring. Lidia Postma is a highly regarded illustrator of both childrens and adult fantasy books.

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