The Hobbit Encyclopedia
The Hobbit Encyclopedia by Damien Bador, published by Frances Lincoln on September 3, 2024, is a comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. This 336-page encyclopedia delves into the intricate world of Middle-earth, exploring the characters, places, and objects that define this seminal work. It provides insights into the legendary sources that inspired Tolkien, making it an essential resource for both longtime fans and newcomers to his universe.
Readers will find detailed entries on a variety of topics, including the Arkenstone, dragons, and Lake-town, complemented by rich illustrations that enhance the exploration of action scenes and characters. This encyclopedia serves as a reference for understanding the depth of Tolkien’s creation, making it suitable for those interested in fantasy, literary criticism, and the history of performing arts related to Tolkien’s works. With its visually appealing format, this guide can be enjoyed by flipping through topics or reading from start to finish.
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Delve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves’ alphabet and more, with this indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit.
This wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places, and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle-earth, highlighting the legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration.
With rich illustrations of action scenes and characters, this encyclopedia has in-depth entries on such subjects as:
- The Arkenstone
- Azog and Bolg
- Dragons
- Elvish
- Faërie
- Girion
- Lake-town
- Pipes and pipe-weed
- The Quest of Erebor
- Wasterlands
The prequel to The Lord of the Rings (1954), The Hobbit (1937) is an extraordinarily rich work that first introduced us to the world of Middle-earth, and sets up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien’s later books. Peter Jackson’s trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create a whole new generation of Tolkien fans.
This is the quintessential read for any Tolkien fan, young or old. It also acts as a base reference for those who have newly stepped into Tolkien’s world. With a Middle-earth-age period style, this visually appealing guide can be leafed through by topic or read cover to cover.
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