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The Complete Guide to Middle-earth: Tolkien's World from A to Z [Hardcover]

Robert Foster
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (61 customer reviews)

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Sep 30 2003
For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey–here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien’s universe to life.

EVERY CHARACTER
From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba–every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time.

EVERY PLACE
Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes.

EVERY THING
From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced.

HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY
TO TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH



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With the release of The Fellowship of the Rings in movie theaters this December, Tolkien enthusiasts might consider Robert Foster's The Complete Guide to Middle-earth: From The Hobbit Through The Lord of the Rings and Beyond as essential to their viewing pleasure as popcorn. For anyone who's ever wondered "who's Beren?," "where's the Great Shelf?" or "what's the Council of Gondor?," this A-Z reference describes every person, locates every place and explains everything in Tolkien's saga.

Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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'Middle-earth is the country of J.R.R. Tolkien's tales -- the territory of Sauron, Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf and Sam Gamgee -- whose legends, history, geography and inhabitants combine to make a unique fictional world. This Guide is a comprehensive reference work to every name and event in Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The Silmarillion.' Daily Telegraph 'Mr Robert Foster's Complete Guide to Middle-earth supplies, as I have found through frequent use, an admirable work of reference.' CHRISTOPHER TOLKIEN --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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By bernie TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
The book has a well thought out design in a dictionary form. You find information on every character, every place, and every thing. There is a section on how to read the sources and abbreviations in the book. There are appendixes with A Chronology of the First Age, Genealogical Tables, and Conversion of page references to Houghton Mifflin Editions.

Some may think this guide is geared towards those that already have a basic knowledge of Middle earth. But upon exam one finds it is like any other dictionary those with a large vocabulary may need an occasional glance; while others may have to look up the words that explain the words.

I find it indispensable.
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By Tami
Format:Hardcover
As the editorial review says, this is essentially a dictionary for The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and the Silmarillion. It does also include data from some of Tolkien's other writings. A very useful appendix explains dates given during the First Age, based upon the inclusion of events predating the Years of the Sun, such as the Spring of Arda. This book will be a valued reference for those fascinated by the events of Middle-Earth and the Changes of the World. It may leave you desiring even more information, but that is what you will find in the appendices to The Lord of the Rings, as well as in such reference material as Karen Wynn Fonstad's revised Atlas of Middle-Earth. You will surely enjoy the answers provided and the new searches begun by reading this guidebook.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Greatest! July 15 2004
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This is a must have for all Tolkien Fans. It has everything you need to know about characters and places to make you a Middle Earth expert!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A treasure trove of fascinating information
My thirteen-year-old daughter has become a solid Tolkien fan, and picked up this book for further study. Read more
Published on Jun 30 2004 by Kurt A. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars Language
When I bought this book my focus was not on the history (which there was much of), but the elves and their languages. Read more
Published on May 16 2004 by Tina
4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book To Understand the Middel-earth World
This is a very well written though guide book for the Middel-earth world. I personally think that it's great for any one who wants to learn more about the world that Tolkien... Read more
Published on May 11 2004 by Ametisti
4.0 out of 5 stars Good... could be better.
I agree with others that the definitions aren't often that clear and require that you know the character/item ahead of time. Read more
Published on Feb 27 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you ever wanted to know about Middle Earth
The book has a well thought out design in a dictionary form. You find information on every character, every place, and every thing. Read more
Published on Feb 1 2004 by bernie
4.0 out of 5 stars Almost everything included
I give kudos for this book. I truly enjoy it. The only complaint I have is I feel it is incomplete. There are characters I'd care to know more about from Simarillion that aren't... Read more
Published on Jan 19 2004 by Kimberly A. Bateau
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth purchasing
What can I say except that this is truely a 1st rate book. Of the many "Tolkien companions" available I found this one perfect as unlike many others Foster has not... Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential...
This guide is extremely helpful for first time readers and absolutely essential for fans who intend to embark on the Silmarillion and other works by Tolkien. Read more
Published on Dec 31 2003 by JAD
5.0 out of 5 stars The best companion available!!!!!
This is without a doubt the best companion that you can buy to Professor Tolkien's writings. Everything is referenced and professionally cited. Read more
Published on Dec 19 2003
5.0 out of 5 stars The Best guide to understanding
Wonderful.....It explains Tolkien perfectly. A big help from The Silmarillion To The Return Of The King !!!! Worth the money.
Published on Oct 21 2003
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