The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-earth by John Ga

Description: The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien by John Garth Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This book takes you to the places that inspired J. R. R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and other classic works. Written by renowned Tolkien expert John Garth, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien features a wealth of breathtaking illustrations, including Tolkiens own drawings, contributions from other artists, rare archival images, and spectacular colour photos of contemporary locations across Britain and beyond, from the battlefields of World War I to Africa.Garth identifies the locales that served as the basis for Hobbiton, the elven valley of Rivendell, the Glittering Caves of Helms Deep, and many other settings in Middle-earth, from mountains and forests to rivers, lakes, and shorelands. He reveals the rich interplay between Tolkiens personal travels, his wide reading, and his deep scholarship as an Oxford don. Garth draws on his profound knowledge of Tolkiens life and work to shed light on the extraordinary processes of invention behind Tolkiens works of fantasy. He also debunks popular misconceptions about the inspirations for Middle-earth and puts forward strong new claims of his own.An illustrated journey into the life and imagination of one of the worlds best-loved authors, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien provides a unique exploration of the relationship between the real and the fantastical and is an essential companion for anyone who wants to follow in Tolkiens footsteps.Fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking...[A] masterful book. — Elizabeth Hand, Washington PostEvery page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkiens work...Irresistible...[A] beautiful book...Made me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life. — Tom Chivers, The TimesWhether new to Middle-Earth or a veteran pilgrim, anyone will learn much in this book. — John L. Murphy, New York Journal of BooksAn extensive new study. — Vanessa Thorpe, The ObserverA fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking examination of the landscapes, cities and architecture that inspired Tolkien during his lifelong creation of Middle-earth...Garth, a journalist as well as a Tolkien scholar, proves an exceptional guide to Middle-earth...[A] masterful book. — Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post Author Biography John Garth is the author of the award-winning Tolkien and the Great War (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt). A writer, editor, and consultant, he gives talks and teaches courses internationally. He is also a regular contributor to the Guardian, Daily Telegraph, and other leading publications. He lives in Hampshire, England. Twitter @JohnGarthWriter Details ISBN 069119694X ISBN-13 9780691196947 Title The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien Author John Garth Format Hardcover Year 2020 Pages 208 Publisher Princeton University Press GE_Item_ID:127269702; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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