World of the Rings
lain Lowson, Keith Marshall & Daniel O'Brien
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The Hobbit Companion
David Day Lidia Postma 2002 Harper Design Hardcover 25.4 x 3.81 x 30.48 cm 96 1862055181 |
Tolkien's famous fantastical world was born from a single word "Hobbit" written on a blank sheet of paper on a summer afternoon in 1930. This book is an exploration of the inspirational power of language. It proposes that the entire body of Tolkien's writing dealing with Hobbits was essentially the product of a list of associations with the word Hobbit. Thus, the invention of the word Hobbit resulted in the creation of the character, race and world of the Hobbit, whose popularity has endured, indeed continues to increase, throughout the world since its humble beginnings. Exploring the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J.R.R. Tolkien delightedly spun in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, master Hobbit investigator David Day reveals the myriad crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings and mythical associations beneath the saga's thrilling surface. Intruiging to the uninitiated, enchanting to the Tolkien enthusiast, The Hobbit Companion can only enhance our enjoyment of this dark, mysterious world. Featuring Lidia Postma's beautiful illustrations, The Hobbit Companion delves into the Hobbit world, looking in depth at the tales' main individual characters, such as Bilbo and Frodo Baggins and Gandalf the Wizard, other folk who share their lands from Goblins and Dwarves to Trolls and Giants, and the lands themselves, including Tookland, Buckland, the town of Hobbiton and the Shire.
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Author BiographyIain Lowson, a freelance writer since the 1990s, has gained recognition for his contributions to officially licensed Star Wars magazines. His extensive body of work includes numerous magazines for De Agostini UK, a collaboration that earned him a Disney Publishing Award in 2016.
Keith Marshall is not only a Doctor of Psychology but also a CEO and Author, whose pursuits center around fostering a life of enduring purpose and productivity. His book "Fear to Freedom: From Dumpster to Doctor" invites readers to reflect on their life's purpose and meaning, encouraging deeper contemplation of their existence.
Daniel O'Brien occupies the role of Head Writer and Creative Director of Video for Cracked.com, a prominent comedy website on the internet. His creative prowess has extended to co-editing the New York Times Best Seller "You Might Be a Zombie" and serving as the head writer for "The De-Textbook," both of which are associated with Cracked.com.
Keith Marshall is not only a Doctor of Psychology but also a CEO and Author, whose pursuits center around fostering a life of enduring purpose and productivity. His book "Fear to Freedom: From Dumpster to Doctor" invites readers to reflect on their life's purpose and meaning, encouraging deeper contemplation of their existence.
Daniel O'Brien occupies the role of Head Writer and Creative Director of Video for Cracked.com, a prominent comedy website on the internet. His creative prowess has extended to co-editing the New York Times Best Seller "You Might Be a Zombie" and serving as the head writer for "The De-Textbook," both of which are associated with Cracked.com.