Books like The Atlas of Middle-earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad

An epic account of Middle‑earth’s ancient past, detailing its creation, the famed Silmarils, and the rise of Morgoth and Sauron.

A collection of unpublished alliterative poems by J.R.R. Tolkien depicting key legends of the Elder Days in Middle-earth, accompanied by scholarly commentary.

Christopher Tolkien’s companion volume to The History of Middle-earth, "Morgoth’s Ring" compiles unpublished legends from the Elder Days, the Annals of Aman, and new writings revealing Tolkien’s early mythological explorations of Elves, Orcs, and the rise of Morgoth.

J.R.R. Tolkien adapts the ancient Northern legend of Sigurd, the dragon‑slayer, exploring his triumph over Fafnir, his betrothal to Brynhild, and the tragic betrayals that lead to his death and the sorrow of Gudrún.

A post‑publication exploration of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creative process, featuring Christopher Tolkien’s detailed account of The Lord of the Rings, first‑seen The Notion Club Papers, and a new look at the Numenorean legend and invented languages.

A scholarly companion that guides readers through Tolkien’s The Hobbit, unveiling its underlying narratives, themes, and characters in accessible, chapter‑by‑chapter analysis.

The Treason of Isengard, the second volume of The History of The Lord of the Rings, chronicles the development of Middle‑earth’s southern realms—Lothlorien, the Ents, Rohan, and Saruman’s stronghold—while detailing early drafts, maps and runic alphabets.

Part two of J.R.R. Tolkien’s collection of Middle-earth tales, following Eriol, who listens to stories shared by his hosts after arriving at the Cottage of Lost Play.

The Return of the Shadow is the first volume of Christopher Tolkien's The History of the Lord of the Rings, detailing the early development of The Fellowship of the Ring from initial drafts to the narrative’s end in the first volume.

In this truly indispensable reference, trace the development of the early lore of Middle-earth. Poems and prose, maps and chronologies, detours and diversions along the road to Middle-earth -- Christopher Tolkien has gathered archival materials that his late father, J.R.R. Tolkien, used to create the world and the history behind his classic stories. The Shaping of Middle-earth presents early versions of those first tales, from the creation myth to the fall of Morgoth. Writings include a chronology of the events in Beleriand, the first Silmarillion map, and the only known description of the physical nature of Middle-earth's universe. Detailed annotations highlight changes ranging from the spelling of Elvish names to pivotal emendations whose effects reach even to the War of the Ring. This extraordinary book will be fascinating reading for those just entering this world -- and a delight for fans of this endlessly beloved land. - Back cover.

The War of the Ring, the third volume of Tolkien’s History of the Lord of the Rings, details the climactic battles and political maneuvers that shape the final stages of Middle‑earth’s epic conflict.