Books like The Tolkien Companion by J. E. A. Tyler

An exhaustive cartographic guide to Tolkien’s Middle‑Earth, presenting updated maps, diagrams, and explanatory text that trace the world from its ancient origins through the Third Age.

A pocket‑size reference that catalogs Tolkien’s fourteen Middle‑Earth languages, offering dictionaries, glossaries, grammar rules, pronunciation guides, and instructions for writing the Elvish alphabets.

"John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) was a brilliant writer who continues to leave his imaginative imprint on the mind and hearts of readers. He was once called the "creative equivalent of a people," and for more than sixty years his Middle-earth tales have captivated and delighted readers of all ages from all over the world. The Hobbit has long been recognized as a children's fantasy classic, and the heroic romance the Lord of the Rings has been called the most influential story of all time. These stories have sold over 150 million copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages, and they, along with works such as the Silmarillion and the History of Middle-Earth, have convinced scores of readers and critics that Tolkien is the master writer of fantasy. Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster Lord of the Rings movies, "I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Book jacket."--Jacket.

A biographical look at J.R.R. Tolkien, exploring how his Oxford scholarship, South African childhood, Birmingham upbringing, and World War I service shaped his legendary imagination.