The Illustrated World of Tolkien

The Illustrated World of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Pyramid
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2019-10-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0753734044

Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.

The Illustrated World of Tolkien

The Illustrated World of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 371
Release: 2019-10-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0753734044

The perfect Father's Day gift Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks and essays from expert illustrators, painters and etchers, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day, and is an exquisite reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired. Published to coincide with the 40th Anniversary of the publication of the international bestseller The Tolkien Bestiary, The Illustrated World of Tolkien revisits the work of some of the original illustrators but also features works from artists who have contributed to David Day's more recent books. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

An Atlas of Tolkien

An Atlas of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2015-10-22
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0753730731

This lavish, colour atlas is a complete guide to the weird and wonderful geography of Tolkien's world. Packed with full page maps and illustrations of events in the annals of Middle-earth, it is the perfect companion to the bestselling A Dictionary of Tolkien. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Epic World of Tolkien

The Epic World of Tolkien
Author: Editors of Thunder Bay Press
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2020-10-13
Genre: Games & Activities
ISBN: 1645174581

Add your own color to Tolkien fantasies with these illustrations from renowned artists. This beautiful coloring book—suitable for Tolkien fans of all ages—presents more than 100 pages of famous scenes from Middle-earth. It includes the Trees of the Valar and Mount Doom, and characters as beloved as Gandalf the wizard or as feared as Smaug the dragon. Line art by renowned artists illustrates the fantastical world of Middle-earth and is ready to be colored. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

A Dictionary of Tolkien

A Dictionary of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Pyramid
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2015-08-17
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0753728559

Arranged in a handy A-Z format, A Dictionary of Tolkien explores and explains the creatures, plants, events and places that make up these strange and wonderful lands. It is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to learn more about them. This book is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age

Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age
Author: David Day
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2023-12-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1667203371

"An illustrated guide to the least-known period in Middle-earth's history, the Second Age. The lore and legends of this period are given life through hundreds of illustrations from artists who have studied Tolkien's work, and insightful commentary from David Day makes this a valuable addition to the shelf of anyone with a keen interest in exploring more of Tolkien's world"--

The Heroes of Tolkien

The Heroes of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 286
Release: 2018-06-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1684121043

A compendium of the greatest heroes of Middle-earth, all in one volume. J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with great heroes who rose in the face of crisis to shape the course of that world's history. This volume examines the complexities surrounding Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, analyzing the most celebrated heroes from the earliest days of Arda to the end of the War of the Ring. Men, elves, dwarves, and their allies are covered in detail, and each hero's role in the battle against the forces of evil is discussed at length. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

A Tolkien Bestiary

A Tolkien Bestiary
Author: David Day
Publisher: [Madeira Park, B.C.] : Harbour Pub.
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1984
Genre: Fantasy fiction, English
ISBN: 9780920080474

A poetic and beautiful reference guide for Tolkien fans. . .

The Hobbits of Tolkien

The Hobbits of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Pyramid
Total Pages: 155
Release: 2019-10-03
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0753733951

An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' From the invention of that single word (hobbit) Tolkien became the explorer and chronicler of the character, their race and their significant role in his fantastical world, Middle-earth. Here in his latest book, Tolkien expert David Day unpicks the myriad of riddles, puns and mystical meanings in Tolkien's works; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

The Battles of Tolkien

The Battles of Tolkien
Author: David Day
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2016-10-20
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0753732297

The perfect Father's Day gift Tolkien's works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves - the history of Middle-earth has seen some of the greatest characters pitted against each other time and time again. From the iconic battle of Helm's Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, The Battles of Tolkien analyzes each battle in depth, with clear maps showing the lay of the land, and exactly how and where the armies attacked. This is essential reading for anyone who loves Tolkien's works and wants to explore the wars within them. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.