Tolkien has always been dear to me- having read his stories growing up and getting lost in his imaginative tales, it wasn't until I got older and realized just how much DEPTH and layers there were to his tales told to amuse his son! The movie franchise has almost made us forget the written word of Tolkien however. I am glad to see this book however, as it offers a superb way to read the original books, yet have this 'guide' to illustrate the tales, making for a fuller experience.
Synopsis: Tolkien’s World: A Guide to the Peoples and Places of Middle-Earth,
takes readers on an incredible journey through the realms of Middle-earth and back to a time when elves, dwarves, wizards, and a small, courageous people known as hobbits battled the forces of evil. This lavishly illustrated guide brings you the people and places from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Explore Middle-Earth, from the rolling hills of the Shire to the desolate ash plains of Mordor. Discover the secrets of a world where the elves roamed through enchanted forests and dragons slept in dark caverns under the mountains. With stunning artwork that re-imagines the places and people of Middle-Earth, Tolkien’s World is ideal for hobbit fans, big and small.
Open the pages of Tolkien’s World and meet Bilbo Baggins, the hero of The Hobbit. Then find out about Gandalf the wizard and his incredible magic powers, uncover the story of the unfortunate Gollum or learn about magical weapons, such as Gandalf’s sword Glamdring. This meticulously researched guide lets you discover the amazing peoples and creatures that inhabit Middle-earth, from friendly elves and stout-hearted dwarves to the deadly dragon Smaug and the evil Sauron. Packed with adventure and lore, Tolkien’s World is a must for all Hobbit
Review: WOW is the first word that comes to mind! This book truly fits the word 'scrumptious'! It is lavish, stunning and complete! There are pen and ink drawings, like the one above, or full color paintings and drawings. Visually, the book grabs you and keeps you flipping pages! If you have a Hobbit fan, or one in the making, with the release of the new movie, you need to buy them THIS book!
There have been many guides to Middle Earth and Tolkien's tales over the years, but this is one that you will not mind leaving on the coffee table year round! If you are familiar with the movies, you will see illustrations that are similar, if you have only read the books, the illustrations will ring true to their vivid literal descriptions. The book starts with an introduction, then discusses the Free Peoples, then The Enemy, and then legends and Lore of Middle Earth.
In fact, I highly recommend reading through this book, before seeing the new movie, to reaquaint yourself with the tale! The book is very thorough and sure to delight any Tolkien fan on your Christmas list this year! So be sure to put it on the top pf your list!
About the Author: Gareth Hanrahan is a writer, editor, and
About the Illustrator: Peter Mckinstry is an artist whose talents have been employed on a dazzling variety of book and film projects, including Doctor Who, Torchwood, Sherlock Holmes, and Harry Potter.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was sent this ebook free of charge, from Insight Books, for review on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to review the cd
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