A Dictionary of Tolkien -- David Day

<b>Dive into the fantastical world and vocabulary of J. R. R. Tolkien with this beautiful flexibound edition.</b> <p/>J. R. R. Tolkien created characters and a world so unique and so rich with details that they warranted a whole new vocabulary to go with them. On these pages, you'll find a chronology of Tolkien's life, along with a short biography and an explanation of his writings. Then you can flip through the dictionary to discover terms like <i>Aglarond</i> (the great caverns beneath Helm's Deep) or the <i>Black Riders</i> and the mystery surrounding them, among many others. This volume, as featured on <i>The Late Show with Steven Colbert</i>, serves as a terrific resource for all those who love Middle Earth and its inhabitants.<i> A Dictionary of Tolkien</i> is a beautiful addition to any home library and makes a great conversation piece.<br> <p/><i>This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.</i><br><br><b>Author:</b> David Day<br><b>Publisher:</b> Thunder Bay Press<br><b>Published:</b> 09/10/2013<br><b>Pages:</b> 288<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Imitation Leather<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.80lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.90h x 5.10w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9781607109068<br><p><b>About the Author</b><br><b>David Day</b> is the author of five major books on the world of J.R.R. Tolkien, including <i>Guide to Tolkien's World: A Bestiary</i> and <i>A Guide to Tolkien</i>. Together with <i>Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia</i>, these book