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The Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth

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The Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad offers readers an in-depth exploration of the geography, topography, and locations within J.R.R. Tolkien's expansive fantasy world. Through detailed maps and diagrams, the book provides insights into the landscapes and territories of Middle-earth, enriching the reader's understanding of the setting where Tolkien's epic tales unfold. It's an essential companion for fans who wish to visualise and traverse the lands of Tolkien's creation.
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You might like this book if you have an interest in delving deeper into the intricate worlds of Middle-earth. Detailed maps and geographical insights provide a fascinating exploration of Tolkien's universe, bringing locations vividly to life for both seasoned fans and newcomers alike.

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The Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth

Find your way through every part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s great creation, from the Middle-earth of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the undying lands of the West…

The essential guide to the geography of the world of The Lord of the Rings

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Find your way through every part of J.R.R. Tolkien’s great creation, from the Middle-earth of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings to the undying lands of the West…

The Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth is an essential guide to the geography of Middle-earth, from its founding in the Elder Days – as recounted in The Silmarillion – to the Third Age of The Lord of the Rings, including the journeys of Bilbo, Frodo, and the Fellowship of the Ring.

Hundreds of maps and diagrams survey the journeys of the principal characters day by day – including all the battles and key locations of the First, Second, and Third Ages. Plans and descriptions of castles, buildings, and distinctive landforms accompany thematic maps describing climate, vegetation, languages, and population throughout the history of Middle-earth.

Series: The Lord Of The Rings

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The Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad is highly praised as an essential resource for fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's works. Reviewers highlight its comprehensive nature, celebrating it as a testament to both the author's cartographic skills and Tolkien's imaginative creations. It is considered an exceptional tribute to the detailed landscapes of Middle-earth.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008194512

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Illustration: 200 col illus, Index

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 220.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 930g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Karen Wynn Fonstad was a noted cartographer and geography lecturer whose admiration for J.R.R. Tolkien’s books resulted in the first serious attempt to create a coherent atlas of Middle-earth in 1981. This was fully revised ten years later to accommodate Tolkien’s expanding legendarium following the publication of nine volumes of The History of Middle-earth, and this third edition followed in 2001. Although Karen Wynn Fonstead died in 2005, her Atlas of Tolkien’s Middle-earth remains the most ambitious and exhaustive book on the subject.

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