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The Encyclopedia of Middle-earth

By Damien Bador and Vivien Stocker and Coralie Potot and Dominique Vigot
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Step beyond the familiar tales of The Lord of the Rings and journey into the Second Age—the era that shaped the fate of Middle-earth. The Encyclopedia of Middle-earth is the definitive guide to this pivotal period, exploring the rise and fall of Númenor, the forging of... Read More
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The Encyclopedia of Middle-earth is a comprehensive A-Z companion to The Hobbit and Tolkien's universe.

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Step beyond the familiar tales of The Lord of the Rings and journey into the Second Age—the era that shaped the fate of Middle-earth. The Encyclopedia of Middle-earth is the definitive guide to this pivotal period, exploring the rise and fall of Númenor, the forging of legendary artefacts like the Palantíri, and the epic struggle against Sauron that culminated in the War of the Last Alliance.

Drawing on J.R.R. Tolkien's unfinished writings, this richly detailed volume has entries on all the characters, cultures, languages, and landscapes that defined an age of grandeur and tragedy. From the proud Númenóreans to the Elves of Lindon and the Dwarves of Khazad-dûm, every entry deepens your understanding of the world that set the stage for the Third Age.

Written by six leading Tolkien scholars—renowned for their acclaimed Hobbit Encyclopedia—this work combines scholarly rigour with accessible storytelling, making it an essential companion for fans, collectors, and lore enthusiasts alike.

Whether you're revisiting Tolkien's legendarium or discovering its hidden depths for the first time, this encyclopedia is your gateway to the age that shaped the Tolkien universe.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781805705437

Publisher: Quarto Publishing PLC

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Frances Lincoln

Illustration: 99 images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 36.0mm

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 1610g

Pages: 344

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About the Author

Experts Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot and Dominique Vigot actively promote Tolkien's work through various associations and societies. They were also contributors to the major Dictionnaire Tolkien (Tolkien Dictionary) published in 2012 and revised in 2019, which was edited by Tolkien scholar Vincent Ferré.

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