Why We Love Middle-earth: An Enthusiast’s Book about Tolkien, Middle-earth, and the LotR Fandom

The Lord of the Rings omnibus for all. Who wrote The 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 show The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power? What’s the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth’s expansive lore with a fandom book about Tolkien’s work.

The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler. this is the ultimate guide to the 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