Why we love Middle-earth - Shawn E. Marchese

For Fans of the Tales of Tolkien, Middle-earth, and More

"...a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth." -Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University

#1 New Release in British & Irish Literary Criticism and Encyclopedias

Learn about the man who wroteThe Lord of the Ringsin this Middle-earth treasury. Full of answers to common questions asked by readers to learn about Middle-earth and the fandom, this book about Tolkien celebratesWhy We Love Middle-earth.

TheLord of the Ringsomnibus for all. Who wroteThe Lord of the Rings? What details are in the movies, books, and other stories-and how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazon's new showThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? What's the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth's expansive lore withWhy We Love Middle-earth, a fandom book about Tolkien's work.

The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler.Written by beloved Tolkien commenters ofThe Prancing Pony Podcast, Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto,Why We Love Middle-earthis the ultimate guide tothe fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragon's hoard of information inside.

Inside, find:

• A brief history of Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, including facts you likely never knew
• A recommended reading order for Tolkien's major works, and the reasoning behind it
• An introduction to some of the real-world influences that inspired Tolkien
• An overview of some of the most popular branches of the fandom, including adaptations, collecting, languages, and more
• Original illustrations of Middle-earth by illustrator Emily Austin

If you enjoy fandom books or a good book about Tolkien's works such asAtlas Of Middle-Earth,Recipes from the World of Tolkien, orWhy We Love Star Wars, you'll loveWhy We Love Middle-earth.