David Day is an author renowned for his literary explorations of J. R. R. Tolkien, but his expansive work spans poetry, natural history, ecology, mythology, fantasy, and children's literature. Day delves into themes of extinction and environmental concerns, often employing a rich, visual style. His writings are celebrated for their depth and evocative imagery, exploring the complex relationship between humanity and the natural world.
DELUXE EDITION An A-Z Guide to the Creatures, Plants, Events and Places of Tolkien's World
This stunning gift edition serves as an essential guide to the intricate and mythical realms of Middle-earth and the Undying Lands, offering insights into the rich vocabulary and lore created by Tolkien. It is perfect for fans seeking to deepen their understanding of the characters, places, and languages that populate this beloved universe.
DELUXE EDITION An Illustrated Exploration of Tolkien's World
This gift edition serves as an essential guide to the geography of Middle-earth, crafted by renowned Tolkien scholar David Day. It offers a detailed exploration of the landscapes, locations, and lore that define Tolkien's legendary world, making it a perfect resource for fans and scholars alike. The book combines thorough research with beautiful illustrations, enhancing the reader's understanding of the intricate settings within Tolkien's works.
This volume is an in-depth and exquisitely illustrated guide to the Second Age of Middle-earth, one of the least-explored periods of Arda's history.The Illustrated World of Tolkien: The Second Age, is the follow up companion to the best-selling The Illustrated World of Tolkien, and gathers together artwork, charts, and fascinating and scholarly writing from renowned Tolkien expert David Day. Exploring the languages, poetry and elements of the heroic ages of Norse, Greek and Roman mythologies that may have influenced Tolkien's writing, it is a reference guide for any fan of Tolkien's work, Tolkien's world and the imaginative brilliance his vision inspired.The Second Age is made up of two great narrative channels: on the one hand the rise and cataclysmic downfall of the island-kingdom of Numenor and its aftermath, and on the other the forging of the Rings of Power and the rise to power of the new dark lord.Tolkien's sources for his Second Age are, of course, as rich and varied as ever and this book delves into some of these influences and shows how the power of Tolkien's imagination is manifest even in the lesser-known parts of his legendarium.This work is unofficial and is not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
The word Hobbit was as much a magical word for Tolkien as hocus-pocus was for any fairy-tale magician. The word "Hobbit" evolved to be the single most important word that ever inspired him to invent a story. Day examines the origins of Tolkien's Hobbits, explores their shire, their society, and their significance in the epic tales of The lord of the rings, and, The Hobbit. -- adapted from back cover.
Learn the most popular legends about the Rings of Power! The history of J. R. R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth is filled with an ongoing struggle between good and evil, centered on a set of rings forged by Elves and an evil sorcerer. The Ring Legends of Tolkien recounts stories and conflicts surrounding the Rings of Power. Insightful commentary by Tolkien scholar David Day discusses how people, tactics, and weapons were used to obtain and control the rings, and also how the legends of Middle-earth relate to the real-world mythology on which Tolkien based his famous literary creation. Maps and full-color illustrations help bring this rich universe to life, making it an invaluable reference book for Tolkien fans of all ages. This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.
An in-depth guide to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work.
This accessible volume presents the first full-length overview of criminal trajectories as a concept and methodology and makes the case for a developmental approach to the topic
The history and mythology that inspired Tolkien's world.
A visual celebration of the vast lands, epic battles, formiddable beasts, heroes, peoples and armies of Tolkien's world.
An accessible and unfortunately timely introduction to the world's melting continent, Antarctica