Description: Title: The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-Earth Author: Garth, John Publisher: Princeton University Press Binding: Hardcover Pages: 208 Dimensions: 10.31h x 8.35w x 0.94d Product Weight: 2.45 lbs. Language: English ISBN: 9780691196947 "Fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking. . . . [A] masterful book."--Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post A lavishly illustrated look at the locales familiar to J. R. R. Tolkien, the creator of Middle-earth This book takes you to the places that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other classic works. Written by renowned Tolkien expert John Garth, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien features a wealth of breathtaking illustrations, including Tolkien's own drawings, contributions from other artists, rare archival images, and spectacular color photos of contemporary locations across Britain and beyond, from the battlefields of World War I to Africa. Garth identifies the locales that served as the basis for Hobbiton, the elven valley of Rivendell, the Glittering Caves of Helm's Deep, and many other settings in Middle-earth, from mountains and forests to rivers, lakes, and shorelands. He reveals the rich interplay between Tolkien's personal travels, his wide reading, and his deep scholarship as an Oxford don. Garth draws on his profound knowledge of Tolkien's life and work to shed light on the extraordinary processes of invention behind Tolkien's works of fantasy. He also debunks popular misconceptions about the inspirations for Middle-earth and puts forward strong new claims of his own. An illustrated journey into the life and imagination of one of the world's best-loved authors, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien provides a unique exploration of the relationship between the real and the fantastical and is an essential companion for anyone who wants to follow in Tolkien's footsteps. Ships Fast From The USA! Authorized Dealer
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Book Title: Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien : the Places That Inspired Middle-Earth
Item Length: 10.2in
Item Height: 0.6in
Item Width: 8.2in
Author: John Garth
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Topic: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication Year: 2020
Genre: Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
Item Weight: 23.5 Oz
Number of Pages: 208 Pages