Publisher's Synopsis
For Fans of the Tales of Tolkien, Middle-earth, and More
"...a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth." -Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University
#1 New Release in British & Irish Literary Criticism and Encyclopedias
Learn about the man who wrote The Lord of the Rings in this Middle-earth treasury. Full of answers to common questions asked by readers to learn about Middle-earth and the fandom, this book about Tolkien celebrates Why We Love Middle-earth.
The Lord of the Rings omnibus for all. Who wrote The Lord of the Rings? What details are in the movies, books, and other stories-and how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazon's new show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? What's the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth's expansive lore with Why We Love Middle-earth, a fandom book about Tolkien's work.
The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler. Written by beloved Tolkien commenters of The Prancing Pony Podcast, Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto, Why We Love Middle-earth is the ultimate guide to the fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragon's hoard of information inside.
Inside, find:
- A brief history of Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, including facts you likely never knew
- A recommended reading order for Tolkien's major works, and the reasoning behind it
- An introduction to some of the real-world influences that inspired Tolkien
- An overview of some of the most popular branches of the fandom, including adaptations, collecting, languages, and more
- Original illustrations of Middle-earth by illustrator Emily Austin
If you enjoy fandom books or a good book about Tolkien's works such as Atlas Of Middle-Earth, Recipes from the World of Tolkien, or Why We Love Star Wars, you'll love Why We Love Middle-earth.
