David Day
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The word Hobbit was as much a magical word for Tolkien as hocus-pocus was for any fairy-tale magician. The word "Hobbit" evolved to be the single most important word that ever inspired him to invent a story. Day examines the origins of Tolkien's Hobbits, explores their shire, their society, and their significance in the epic tales of The lord of the rings, and, The Hobbit. -- adapted from back cover.
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"J.R.R. Tolkien is the father of modern fantasy. He created characters and a world so rich with details-and so unique-that it warranted a whole new vocabulary along with it. His creation of language is not surprising, considering his first civilian job following his service during World War I was working on the Oxford English Dictionary. Inside, you'll find a chronology of Tolkien's life, along with a short biography and an explanation of his writings....
Author
Publisher
Canterbury Classics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Over 200 illustrations accompany entries concerning the lands, inhabitants, languages, geography, and history of Middle Earth. An appendix examines the legends Tolkien drew on in his writings: the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle.
7) The sleeper
Author
Publisher
Ideals Children's Books
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
After sleeping in a cave for two hundred years, a young monk finds that he carries sacred books that can save China in a time of crisis.
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"An illustrated guide to the least-known period in Middle-earth's history, the Second Age. The lore and legends of this period are given life through hundreds of illustrations from artists who have studied Tolkien's work, and insightful commentary from David Day makes this a valuable addition to the shelf of anyone with a keen interest in exploring more of Tolkien's world"--
Author
Publisher
Thunder Bay Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"A visual celebration of the vast lands, epic battles, formidable beasts, heroes, peoples, and armies of Tolkien's world. Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks, essays, and commentaries from illustrators, painters, and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien...