A Dictionary of Tolkien Deluxe Edition [Hardcover]

More than a simple reference, this volume provides readers with both context and insight into the legendary creator of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands.

Why this deluxe edition is the perfect gift for Tolkien fans of all ages:

• An A-to-Z guide to the characters, creatures, and realms ofThe Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings, andThe Silmarillion.
• Also includes a chronology of J. R. R. Tolkien’s life, a concise biography, and clear explanations of his writings.
• Bound with an embossed and foil-stamped cover.
• Elegant gold edges adorn the top, side, and bottom of every page.
• Full-color illustrations accompany iconic locations and characters, from the great caverns of Aglarond beneath Helm’s Deep to the mysterious Black Riders.
• Authored by best-selling Tolkien scholar David Day.
• This handsome book is both a practical guide and a treasured keepsake—perfect for fans, collectors, and anyone who wants to explore the language and lore of Tolkien’s timeless works.
• Some or all of the material in this book originally appeared inA-Z of Tolkien,A Tolkien Bestiary, and/orTolkien: An Illustrated Encyclopedia.

This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Perfect for those interested in…

• Classic literature
• British literature
• Fantasy fiction
• Illustrated reference books
• Giftable books

David Dayis the author of a dozen books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, beginning withA Tolkien Bestiary,the first illustrated guide to Middle-earth. Together withTolkien: The Illustrated EncyclopediaandTolkien’s Ring,his books have been translated into twenty languages and have sold in excess of 3 million copies. A Canadian living in Victoria, British Columbia, Day has also published mlã,