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

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 traveller.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.

'...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