Delve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves' alphabet and more, with this indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. This wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced the world of Middle-earth, highlighting the legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration. With rich illustrations of action scenes and characters, this encyclopedia has in-depth entries on such subjects as:
The Arkenstone
Azog and Bolg
Dragons
Elvish
Faërie
Girion
Lake-town
Pipes and pipe-weed
The Quest of Erebor
Wasterlands
The prequel to The Lord of the Rings (1954), The Hobbit (1937) is an extraordinarily rich work that first introduced us to the world of Middle-earth and sets up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien's later books. Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create a whole new generation of Tolkien fans. This is the quintessential read for any Tolkien fan, young or old. It also acts as a base reference for those who have newly stepped into Tolkien's world. With a Middle-earth-age period style, this visually appealing guide can be leafed through by topic or read cover to cover.
By:
Damien Bador,
Vivien Stocker,
Coralie Potot,
Dominique Vigot
Imprint: Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions:
Height: 254mm,
Width: 210mm,
Weight: 750g
ISBN: 9780711288980
ISBN 10: 0711288984
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 05 November 2024
Recommended Age: From 0 to 99 years
Audience:
General/trade
,
ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Dedication Acknowledgements Introduction Chronology List of abbreviations Characters Azog and Bolg, Baggins family, Balin, Bard, Beorn, Bilbo Baggins Carc and Roäc, Dáin II Ironfoot, Elrond Galadriel, Gandalf, Girion, Gollum, Legolas, Line of Durin The Necromancer, Radagast, Saruman, Smaug Thorin and Company, Thorin II Oakenshield, Thráin II Thranduil, Thrór, Tom, Bert and William Took family, White Council Peoples and creatures Dragons, Dwarves, Eagles, Elves, Goblins Hobbits, Men, Spiders, Stone giants Trolls, Wargs, Wizards, Woodmen Languages and writing systems Elvish, Khuzdul, Old Norse, Runes , Tengwar Objects and constructions The Arkenstone, Glamdring and Orcrist, Mithril, The One Ring Pipes and pipe-weed, The Red Book of Westmarch, Smials, Sting Places Anduin, Arnor, Bag End, Bree, Dale Dol Guldur, Erebor, Gondolin, Lake-town Middle-earth, Mirkwood, Misty Mountains, Rivendell The Shire, Wilderland Notable events The Ages of Middle-earth, The Battle of the Five Armies, The Quest of Erebor The Sack of Doriath, The Sack of Erebor, The War of the Ring, War of the Dwarves and Goblins Sources of inspiration Beowulf, Berserkers, Eddas, Eucatastrophe, Faërie, Riddles, Scandinavian sagas, The Sîdh, Sir Orfeo Songs, Sub-creation, Victorian literature, Wastelands Sources Selective bibliography Index
Damien Bador and Vivien Stocker are both managers of the Tolkiendil Association for the promotion of Tolkiens literary work.
Reviews for The Hobbit Encyclopedia
""Originally compiled by four hobbit experts (Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot, and Dominique Vigot) and published in French, this translation allows English-speaking Tolkien fans to delve into the lore of The Hobbit. A Tolkien biography and timeline precede approximately 100 entries, divided by category (characters; events; places). Entries often recount and condense facts or plot points from the novel, providing an at-a-glance view of a character, a language, or a group (e.g., dragons; elves). The encyclopedia intends to be a definitive source on characters and locations that may have been altered in movies and other retellings. Original illustrations from Gestin and Sanches and artwork from Leslie Boulay add to the enjoyment. A selective bibliography and source notes will aid deeper exploration. VERDICT For The Hobbit and Tolkien fans from middle grades through adult."" * Library Journal *
