An Encyclopedia of Tolkien: The History and Mythology That Inspired Tolkien's World

An amazing book on Tolkiens world with beautiful illustrations throughout.The front and back cover are a beautiful premium (faux) leather with a wonderful fabric bookmark inclosed in the centre with gold edging on the paper.The book itself is absolutely fascinating and would highly recommend for old and new Tolkien fans.My only gripe is the large sticker on the back which i assume would damage the leather if removed so will have to live with that,as seen in my pictures attached.

Nicely bound faux leather book. However the artwork inside is mostly by Ian Miller, whose style in my opinion doesnt suit Tolkien. Everyone has their own taste with art. For me John Howe and Alan Lee are far better at capturing the atmosphere and essence of Tolkiens work. Millers work for me is to spidery and Gothic looking.

A lovely book, with a faux leather cover and plentiful illustrations. This book is an encyclopedia on Tolkien's history and mythos of Tolkien's world NOT an encyclopedia on middle earth. Rather then a retelling of events/history of a character in the books etc.... The contents provide short articles of the prominent people and places in Middle Earth and how they were inspired.

I have bought this book as a present for my partners birthday - wish I hadn't because then I could keep it for my self!Beautifully bound book with gold edged pages, it feels and smells wonderful.I'm sure it will be treasured by my precious...

Beautiful book in hard cover and lots of illustrations. Covers Tolkien’s creative works in an A-Z format plus lots of extras to keep Tolkien fans fascinated. There are another 7 books on Tolkien by David Day which form an attractive multicolour set.