The Heroes of Tolkien
The Heroes of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2018-06-05

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1684121043

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A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume. J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero's role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Illustrated World of Tolkien
The Illustrated World of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2019-10-19

Total Pages: 371

ISBN-13: 0753734044

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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 and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.

The Battles of Tolkien
The Battles of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 0753732297

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The perfect Father's Day gift Tolkien's works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves - the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm's Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, The Battles of Tolkien analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to explore the wars within them. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Heroes of Tolkien
The Heroes of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2017-10-20

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 0753732718

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In J. R. R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, Middle-earth endured cataclysmic wars and critical battles, causing great men, women and mystical creatures to arise, influence and shape the course of its history. Here in this book, Tolkien expert David Day examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, and analyses Middle-earth's most celebrated heroes and the literary, historical and mythological sources that inspired their creation. fontsize="-1"This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers./font

The Hobbits of Tolkien
The Hobbits of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2019-10-03

Total Pages: 155

ISBN-13: 0753733951

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An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' From the invention of that single word (hobbit) Tolkien became the explorer and chronicler of the character, their race and their significant role in his fantastical world, Middle-earth. Here in his latest book, Tolkien expert David Day unpicks the myriad of riddles, puns and mystical meanings in Tolkien's works; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

A Dictionary of Tolkien
A Dictionary of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Pyramid

Published: 2015-08-17

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 0753728559

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Arranged in a handy A-Z format, A Dictionary of Tolkien explores and explains the creatures, plants, events and places that make up these strange and wonderful lands. It is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to learn more about them. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Epic World of Tolkien
The Epic World of Tolkien

Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press

Publisher: Thunder Bay Press

Published: 2020-10-13

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1645174581

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Add your own color to Tolkien fantasies with these illustrations from renowned artists. This beautiful coloring book—suitable for Tolkien fans of all ages—presents more than 100 pages of famous scenes from Middle-earth. It includes the Trees of the Valar and Mount Doom, and characters as beloved as Gandalf the wizard or as feared as Smaug the dragon. Line art by renowned artists illustrates the fantastical world of Middle-earth and is ready to be colored. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Dark Powers of Tolkien
The Dark Powers of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2018-10-18

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 0753733218

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J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit and The Silmarillion are some of the greatest tales of good versus evil ever told. From the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring, Tolkien's Middle-earth has seen war and rebellion, devastation and loss, in which the powers of darkness emerged. Here in his latest book, best-selling author and Tolkien expert David Day explores Tolkien's portrayal of evil, and the sources that inspired his work: from myth, literature and history. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Ring Legends of Tolkien
Ring Legends of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2020-11-10

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1645174417

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Learn the most popular legends about the Rings of Power! The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with an ongoing struggle between good and evil, centered on a set of rings forged by Elves and an evil sorcerer. The Ring Legends of Tolkien recounts stories and conflicts surrounding the Rings of Power. Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how people, tactics, and weapons were used to obtain and control the rings, and also how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

An Atlas of Tolkien
An Atlas of Tolkien

Author: David Day

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2015-10-22

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 0753730731

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This lavish, colour atlas is a complete guide to the weird and wonderful geography of Tolkien's world. Packed with full page maps and illustrations of events in the annals of Middle-earth, it is the perfect companion to the bestselling A Dictionary of Tolkien. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.