The Hobbit Encyclopedia

Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot , Dominique Vigot

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Frances Lincoln Publishers Ltd
05 November 2024

Film theory & criticism; Literary companions; Fantasy; Other Film, TV & Media; Fantasy

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

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 *