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The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-Earth by Garth
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2020-06-09
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN
- 069119694X
- Book Title
- Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien : the Places That Inspired Middle-Earth
- Item Length
- 10.2in
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6in
- Genre
- Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
- Topic
- Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
- Item Width
- 8.2in
- Item Weight
- 23.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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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 Tolkien's 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 Helm's Deep, and many other settings in Middle-earth, from mountains and forests to rivers, lakes, and shorelands. He reveals the rich interplay between Tolkien's personal travels, his wide reading, and his deep scholarship as an Oxford don. Garth draws on his profound knowledge of Tolkien's life and work to shed light on the extraordinary processes of invention behind Tolkien's 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 world's 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 Tolkien's footsteps. 'Fascinating, gorgeously illustrated and thought-provoking...[A] masterful book.' -- Elizabeth Hand, Washington Post 'Every page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkien's work...Irresistible...[A] beautiful book...Made me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life.' -- Tom Chivers, The Times 'Whether new to Middle-Earth or a veteran pilgrim, anyone will learn much in this book.' -- John L. Murphy, New York Journal of Books 'An extensive new study.' -- Vanessa Thorpe, The Observer 'A 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
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
069119694x
ISBN-13
9780691196947
eBay Product ID (ePID)
22038685376
Product Key Features
Book Title
Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien : the Places That Inspired Middle-Earth
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literary, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Literary Criticism
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
10.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
23.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Reviews
"[E]veryone who cares about colleges and universities and their place in American life should read it. [ Lost in Thought ] confronts familiar and abiding questions about intellectual inquiry in an utterly engaging and profound way . . . [A] wonderful book." ---Flagg Taylor, National Review, "A 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, "Every page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkien's work. . . . Irresistible. . . . [A] beautiful book. . . . Made me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life." ---Tom Chivers, The Times, "One of the most valuable books out there for understanding Tolkien." ---David Bratman, Kalimac's Corner, "John Garth's masterful study belongs on every Middle-earth scholar's shelf. Encyclopedic in its scope, it melds Tolkien's biography with his imagined worlds. From Morgoth to the Mewlips, no sub-created stone is left unturned. Lavishly illustrated with photographs, maps of both real and imagined lands, and art and illustrations by Tolkien and others, many hitherto unpublished, Garth's guidebook to the geography and history of Middle-earth is boggling in its breadth and depth. Its command of scholarship enhances it immeasurably. Each page illuminates with insights and dazzles with details. Time and again, the reader will marvel at how much knowledge Garth fits into 208 pages. The large (eight by ten inches) format amplifies the impact of the illustrations, whose reproductions here are of the highest quality. The two-column layout enhances readability. A weighty tome at two and three-quarters pounds, The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien does not skimp on words or pictures. . . . In all, Garth's command of the life and works of the maker of Middle-earth make this book an essential work for those who wish to increase their understanding of the author. Tolkien scholarship is much the richer because of it." ---Mike Foster, Mythlore, "[ The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien] is beautifully designed and produced . . . It's a magical book, one is both intricately researched and filled with gems of wonder." ---Lorena Carrington, The Bone Lantern, "[In The Worlds of JRR Tolkien ] [e]very page brings forth the elegiac tone of JRR Tolkien's work. . . . Irresistible. . . [A] beautiful book. . . . [M]ade me realise the impact that Tolkien has had on my life." ---Tom Chivers, The Times, " The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien: The Places That Inspired Middle-Earth by John Garth is an extensive and fairly exhaustive examination of the internal and external influences which Tolkien brought to the creation of Middle-Earth . . . [T]the most authoritative book you are likely to find." ---Charles Packer, Review Graveyard, "Generations of critics have studied Tolkien's sources in minute detail, but none has integrated information and insights with visuals as elegantly as John Garth has done in the lavishly illustrated The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien. " ---Sandra Miesel, Catholic World Report, Tolkien scholar Garth, with the cooperation of the author's estate, introduces fellow Middle-earth fans to the locales, in Britain and throughout the world, that inspired settings in the Lord of the Rings trilogy and other Tolkien titles., "What John Garth adds to the ever-proliferating pile of Tolkien-related media is a careful eye and steady step. [In The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien ,] [h]e explores the intersections between this world and that of Tolkien's 'legendarium'. He traces inspirations from what the author saw, and how they may likely have evolved into what can be gleaned from his tales, letters, drafts, and sketches. . . . Whether new to Middle-Earth or a veteran pilgrim, anyone will learn much in this book." ---John L. Murphy, New York Journal of Books, The leading Tolkien critic of the present generation . . . Garth . . . fills this new book with beautiful, opulent maps and photographs that animate the lush atmosphere of Tolkien's real and conjured worlds and yield great visual pleasure. At the same time Garth provides deep access to Tolkien's craft., " The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien [is] a 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, John Garth has written excellently on Tolkien's formative wartime experiences in Tolkien and the Great War . [ The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien] now brings near-nerdish knowledge to bear on other parts of Tolkien's thought-universe, investigating other influences that molded Middle-earth...[An] erudite and exhaustive exploration of Tolkien's compelling creation. -Derek Turner, Chronicles, Filled with beautiful photographs and drawings this book is both visually and mentally stunning. A great way to pass the time especially if you are a fan., "Five stars. This wonderful book is a collectable must. Packed to the covers with glorious illustrations, maps and photos old and modern, it's a scholarly work of art. . . . Heart-warming as well as revealing, it shows there are still surprises hidden in Tolkien's books." ---Jon Wise, Weekend Sport, "What John Garth adds to the ever-proliferating pile of Tolkien-related media is a careful eye and steady step. [In The Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien ,] [h]e explores the intersections between this world and that of Tolkien's 'legendarium'. He traces inspirations from what the author saw, and how they may likely have evolved into what can be gleaned from his tales, letters, drafts, and sketches. . . . Whether new to Middle-Earth or a veteran pilgrim, anyone will learn much in this book." ---New York Journal of Books, John L. Murphy, "An excellent combination of both Jesuit history, including their missionary work around the world as they gained converts from North America to South America, and Marian history." ---Lisa Covington, Reading Religion, "John Garth's beautifully illustrated volume, The Worlds of J. R. R. Tolkien , reconstructs and theorizes Tolkien's earthly sources for Middle-earth. He leaves breadcrumbs for scholars of all stripes. Whether your curiosities lie in Switzerland or South Africa, in the Aeneid or The Great Wave off Kanagawa, something is bound to reel you in." ---Bécquer Seguín, Public Books
Copyright Date
2020
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
823.912
Dewey Edition
23
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