“Every page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkien’s work... It is a beautiful book, including many wonderful pictures by Tolkien himself… Garth’s book made me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life.”
The Times
A lavishly illustrated exploration of the places that inspired and shaped the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth. This new book from renowned expert John Garth takes us 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. Featuring more than 100 images, it includes Tolkien’s own illustrations, contributions from other artists, archive images, maps and spectacular present-day photographs.
Inspirational locations range across Great Britain – particularly Tolkien’s beloved West Midlands and Oxford – but also ove
Trade Review
“Not only a wonderfully rich & learned book but beautiful as well. I’m sure Tolkien would have loved it.”
-- Tom Holland * Award-winning historian, author and broadcaster *
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. England to the Shire
2. Four Winds
3. The Land of Lúthien
4. Shore and the Sea
5. Roots of the Mountains
6. Rivers, Lakes and Waterlands
7. Tree-woven Lands
8. Ancient Imprints
9. Watch and Ward
10. Places of War
11. Craft and Industry
Appendix
Endnotes
Select Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgements
