{"product_id":"the-worlds-of-j-r-r-tolkien-9780711279858","title":"The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“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.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A lavishly illustrated exploration of the places that inspired and shaped the work of J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth. \u003c\/b\u003eThis new book from \u003cb\u003erenowned expert John Garth\u003c\/b\u003e takes us to the places that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien to create his fictional locations in \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and other classic works. Featuring more than 100 images, it includes \u003cb\u003eTolkien’s own illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, contributions from other artists, \u003cb\u003earchive images, maps\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003espectacular present-day photographs\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Inspirational locations range \u003cb\u003eacross Great Britain\u003c\/b\u003e – particularly Tolkien’s beloved West Midlands and Oxford – but also \u003cb\u003eove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e“Not only a wonderfully rich \u0026amp; learned book but beautiful as well. I’m sure Tolkien would have loved it.” \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e   -- Tom Holland * Award-winning historian, author and broadcaster *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 1. England to the Shire\u003cbr\u003e 2. Four Winds\u003cbr\u003e 3. The Land of Lúthien\u003cbr\u003e 4. Shore and the Sea\u003cbr\u003e 5. Roots of the Mountains\u003cbr\u003e 6. Rivers, Lakes and Waterlands\u003cbr\u003e 7. Tree-woven Lands\u003cbr\u003e 8. Ancient Imprints\u003cbr\u003e 9. Watch and Ward\u003cbr\u003e 10. Places of War\u003cbr\u003e 11. Craft and Industry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Endnotes\u003cbr\u003e Select Bibliography\u003cbr\u003e Index\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgements\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quarto Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48865605124439,"sku":"9780711279858","price":16.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780711279858.jpg?v=1722274713","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-worlds-of-j-r-r-tolkien-9780711279858","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}