The Illustrated World of Tolkien
The Illustrated World of Tolkien is David Day’s large-format guide to Middle-earth and the Undying Lands. This digital PDF edition is available for instant download and can be read on your preferred device after purchase.
Curated from a picture library built over four decades, the book gathers Tolkien-inspired art from nine earlier reference titles and celebrates both the art and the artists.
Book Overview
This illustrated reference presents the beasts, monsters, races, nations, deities, and flora and fauna of Tolkien’s fictional universe. It is written to be accessible to general readers, movie viewers, and devoted Tolkien fans.
Special features include a detailed map, a chronology of all ages, a general index, and a special index that refers readers to Tolkien’s original works for each entry.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A curated gallery of Tolkien-inspired art collected over the last 40 years.
- Vivid descriptions of Tolkien’s beasts, monsters, races, nations, deities, and flora and fauna.
- Full-color pages with illustrations from established and emerging artists.
- A detailed map and a chronology of all ages.
- A general index and a special index pointing to Tolkien’s original works.
- Artists’ own stories, sources of inspiration, and reflections on their lives.
Why This Book Matters
The collection grows from A Tolkien Bestiary, first published in 1979, and later companion volumes such as Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopaedia and The World of Tolkien. This large-format edition offers a wide view of artistic responses to Tolkien’s mythology.
The work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 541.9 MB |
| Pages | 573 |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 288 pages |
| Publisher | Thunder Bay Press |
| Publication Date | November 19, 2019 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10 | 1645171310 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1645171317 |
| Item Weight | 2.45 pounds |
| Dimensions | 7.94 x 1.1 x 10.5 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #479,626 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars (956) |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. After purchase, you will have immediate access to the PDF.
It works with the Kindle app on tablets, smartphones, and desktops, as well as most PDF reading applications. Read it on your computer, tablet, or mobile device.
FAQ
How soon will I receive the book? Access is provided immediately after purchase, and the PDF is ready to download.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital edition, so there is no shipping or printed book.
Which devices are supported? The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop readers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files.
Begin exploring Middle-earth with this beautifully illustrated digital reference.
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