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Loading... The Atlas of Middle-Earth (1981)by Karen Wynn Fonstad (Author)
None.  elenchus | Apr 28, 2013 |  One of my favourite reference books ever!! [b:Atlas of Middle-earth|92003|Atlas of Middle-earth|Karen Wynn Fonstad|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1272075841s/92003.jpg|1502479] is not only a wonderful book in and of itself, it is an informative and enchanting companion to and reference book for all of [a:J.R.R. Tolkien|656983|J.R.R. Tolkien|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1329870573p2/656983.jpg]'s substantial oeuvre. This gem presents a detailed and fascinating array of both general and specific maps, helping readers visualise the paths taken by elves, dwarves, men and others during the three ages of Middle Earth. And most importantly (at least for me), [b:Atlas of Middle-earth|92003|Atlas of Middle-earth|Karen Wynn Fonstad|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1272075841s/92003.jpg|1502479] also shows how Middle Earth as a whole has changed in shape, size and features since the First Age (The Elder Days). Recommended for anyone who is a fan of Tolkien's Middle Earth, and anyone who would love to visit Tolkien's Middle Earth. (  ) gundulabaehre | Mar 31, 2013 | I love seeing obsession which expresses itself in creativity. That a cartographer could spend the time and effort needed to study Tolkien's works in such detail, and then translate them for us into easy to understand charts, maps and descriptions, pleases me immensely. It confirms my belief that Middle-Earth is a real place/dimension which we could step into if only we knew the way. If we had this book along, we could find our way around quite handily, too. Reading about geology and what events had what effect on the land, how and why the people spread out and lived where they did, how the climate was changed and the world, by major conflicts between good and evil, makes the tale come alive. As interesting as the details are regarding Middle-Earth, I was just as interested in the conclusions the author was able to draw from the material she had to work with. That Tolkien thought and wrote in such detail amazes me. This atlas adds new depths of appreciation for his work and Middle-Earth, and I know I will use it as a reference whenever I reread his works. (  ) MrsLee | Oct 26, 2012 | A must have for any LOTR fan. The maps and information are so detailed. It makes ME seem like a real place! I reference this book so often and cannot imagine any other atlas comparing to this one. A great book to have in a LOTR collection. Very cool! ( ) nocturnewytche | Feb 17, 2011 | Just what the title says. A collection of maps of most locations mentioned in Tolkien's works (and not just the main trilogy). Even includes day-by-day routes that Frodo and the Fellowship took on their journey(s). ( ) spfitzinger | Dec 9, 2010 |
 The hundreds of maps and diagrams Fonstad has created or expanded upon make it much easier to enjoy the narrative in Tolkien's older lays and legends. They make it less of a struggle to keep the geography straight in your head and are a godsend to those of us who have a hard time following the action in battle scenes. Is a supplement to
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I enjoy reviewing relevant maps with my daughter as we read through LOTR together, though she has not entirely resisted the temptation to read entries we've not yet reached in the story. It would have been great to have at our elbows as we read The Hobbit. (