The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth From The Silmarillion to The Lord of the Rings

This book has been compiled to enhance the reader's enjoyment of Tolkien's books by bringing together in an A-Z sequence all the key facts and information about names, places, languages and events from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. Coupled with numerous genealogical tables and a unique Chronology of the First Age, it provides indispensable aid to the discovery of Tolkien's world. This edition is illustrated with more than 50 full-colour paintings by acclaimed Tolkien artist, Ted Nasmith.