{"product_id":"9780711288980","title":"The Hobbit Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cb\u003eDelve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves’ alphabet and more, with this indispensable and comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This wide-ranging encyclopedia covers all the characters, places, and objects included in the seminal book that first introduced \u003cb\u003ethe world of Middle-earth\u003c\/b\u003e, highlighting the\u003cb\u003e legendary sources from which Tolkien took inspiration\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With rich illustrations of action scenes and characters, this encyclopedia has in-depth entries on such subjects as:\u003cbr\u003e   \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Arkenstone \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Azog and Bolg \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Dragons \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Elvish \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Faërie \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Girion \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Lake-town \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Pipes and pipe-weed \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Quest of Erebor \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Wasterlands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The prequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings \u003c\/i\u003e(1954), \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e (1937) is an \u003cb\u003eextraordinarily rich work\u003c\/b\u003e that first introduced us to the world of Middle-earth, and sets up the fantasy world that would be built upon at greater length in Tolkien’s later books. Peter Jackson's trilogy of films based on this single work has helped to create \u003cb\u003ea whole new generation of Tolkien fans\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This is the \u003cb\u003equintessential read for any Tolkien fan, young or old\u003c\/b\u003e. It also acts as a base reference for those who have newly stepped into Tolkien’s world. With a Middle-earth-age period style, this\u003cb\u003e visually appealing guide can be leafed through by topic or read cover to cover\u003c\/b\u003e.","brand":"Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot","offers":[{"title":"Frances Lincoln |  Hardback  |  2024-09-03","offer_id":45703413924095,"sku":"9780711288980","price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_2d6acddc-cd62-448b-a932-c777bbf1abc6.jpg?v=1718220696","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9780711288980","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}