The Complete Tolkien Companion (2002)

by J. E. A. Tyler

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Publisher description: The Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. First published in 1976, this edition has been fully revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers.… (more)

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A nice adjunct to reading Tolkien's books. If you have questions, the answers have been prepared and are easy to find...what happened to Sam after LOTR, the names of his children and when he went west after Frodo...etc. For those with packrat minds. (

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Karen74Leigh | Sep 4, 2019 |

Written as an encyclopedia of everything in Middle Earth, we read this cover to cover (probably not the intended method). This way, we were repeatedly given the various important stories in the Tolkien world until we knew them thoroughly. More maps would have helped sort out what was what. (

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Pferdina | Jun 5, 2016 |

If you're looking for a comprehensive reference for the works of Tolkien so you can navigate the world of Middle Earth easily, this is it. Have this close by you when reading the tales and you will have a more informative and enjoyable time of it. (

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cfzmjz041567 | Jun 19, 2009 |

You want it, its got it. Simply an amazing source. Anything you want to know, its here. (

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jcsoblonde | Jun 21, 2007 |

An amazing and wonderful reference for Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, the Hobbit, and the Silmarillion

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The Complete Tolkien Companion

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Unless you determine that one or more of the following are substantially the same work, please distinguish among:

The Tolkien Companion (1976);
The New Tolkien Companion (1979);
Tolkien Lexicon (1980; 2002); and
The Complete Tolkien Companion: Totally Revised and Updated (2002).

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Publisher description: The Tolkien Companion explains, translates, and links every single reference - names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink - to be found in Tolkien's world, which includes not only The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings but also The Simarillion and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime. First published in 1976, this edition has been fully revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien lovers.

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