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.
Fantastický průvodce celým tolkienovským světem!Smyšlený vesmír J. R. R. Tolkiena je stejně nekonečný jako sama lidská představivost a Ilustrovaný svět Tolkiena je skvělým průvodcem po Středozemi a Zemi neumírajících. Najdete zde sugestivní popisy všech Tolkienových netvorů a monster, ras, národů, božstev i flóry a fauny. Nádherné barevné ilustrace jsou fantastickým zdrojem informací o všech imaginárních místech a bytostech, které Tolkienovi přišly na mysl.
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.
The history and mythology that inspired Tolkien's world.
A comprehensive, illustrated guide to the history, lands, and inhabitants of Middle-earth. The fantasy world of J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth contains a rich assortment of people, cities, and creatures—as well as a deep, intertwined history that spans thousands of years. In this beautifully illustrated, leather-bound volume, best-selling author and Tolkien scholar David Day presents four decades of research and writing on the lands and inhabitants Middle-earth. Sections of this A-to-Z dictionary are devoted to discussion of the battles, history, beasts, and heroes of Tolkien’s stories, and are accompanied by black-and-white illustrations. This comprehensive volume on Tolkien’s world also includes an appendix of three primary legends that served as sources for Tolkien’s creations—the Volsunga saga, the Nibelungenlied, and Richard Wagner’s Ring Cycle—and more than 200 black-and-white illustrations
An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, 'In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.' From the invention of that single word (hobbit) Tolkien became the explorer and chronicler of the character, their race and their significant role in his fantastical world, Middle-earth. Here in his latest book, Tolkien expert David Day unpicks the myriad of riddles, puns and mystical meanings in Tolkien's works; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
