An Encyclopedia of Tolkien (Deluxe Leatherbound Edition): The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World

Tolkien fans will appreciate the rich detail of this comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth.

The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien's Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures--as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants of Middle-earth. Sections of this A-to-Z dictionary are devoted to discussion of the battles, history, beasts, and heroes of Tolkien's stories. This comprehensive volume on Tolkien's world also includes an appendix of three primary legends that served as sources for Tolkien's creations--the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle--and more than 200 black-and-white illustrations.

This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Binding Type: Leather
Publisher: Canterbury Classics
Published: 12/01/2026
ISBN: 9781667215198
Pages: 544
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.25w x 1.22d