The Hobbit Encyclopedia – Illustrated Guide to Tolkien's Middle-earth, Characters, Places & Lore - By Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot & Dominique Vigot - Hardcover

Delve deeper into the world of J.R.R. Tolkien with The Hobbit Encyclopedia, an extensively illustrated reference guide dedicated to The Hobbit. Covering the characters, creatures, places, languages, objects, events, and inspirations found throughout Tolkien's seminal Middle-earth adventure, this richly detailed volume offers an engaging way to explore the world beyond the story itself. All of our books are brand new.

About the Book

Created by Tolkien specialists Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot and Dominique Vigot, this encyclopedia explores the many layers of The Hobbit, from Bilbo Baggins, Thorin and Company, Gandalf and Smaug to the peoples, creatures, places and objects encountered during the Quest of Erebor.

The book is arranged thematically, with sections covering characters • peoples and creatures • languages and writing systems • objects and constructions • places • notable events • sources of inspiration. Entries range from the Arkenstone, Erebor and Lake-town to dragons, Dwarves, Elves, runes, Tengwar, Scandinavian sagas and other influences on Tolkien's imagination.

Richly illustrated with action scenes and character artwork, the book can be browsed by individual topic or read from beginning to end, making it both a reference work and a visually engaging addition to a Tolkien collection.

Why This Book Works

The Hobbit Encyclopedia is particularly suited to readers who want to explore the lore and background surrounding The Hobbit in greater depth. It provides a focused companion to Tolkien's 1937 novel rather than a general encyclopedia of the entire Tolkien legendarium.

Perfect For

Perfect for: Tolkien enthusiasts • The Hobbit fans • Middle-earth collectors • fantasy readers • Tolkien lore enthusiasts • literary reference collections • fantasy-art enthusiasts • mythology and folklore readers • book collectors • home libraries • Tolkien-themed gifts

Product Details

Title • The Hobbit Encyclopedia • Authors • Damien Bador • Vivien Stocker • Coralie Potot • Dominique Vigot • Subject • J.R.R. Tolkien • The Hobbit • Middle-earth • Format • Hardcover with jacket • Publisher • Frances Lincoln • Publication • 2024 • Pages • 336 • ISBN • 9780711288980 • Language • English • Illustrated • Yes • Dimensions • 254 × 210 mm