Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: Tolkien's World from A to Z
Author: Robert Foster.
September 1982
Random House Publishing Group
Mass Market Paperback
ISBN-13: 9780345309747
ISBN: 034530974X
For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey–here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien’s universe to life. EVERY CHARACTER: From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba–every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time. EVERY PLACE: Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes. EVERY THING: From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced. HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY TO TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH

Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: Tolkien's World from A to Z
Identical Cover as Above
Author: Robert Foster.
Paperback, 569 pages
Del Rey; Revised edition
December 4, 2001
$20.00 US
ISBN-10: 0345449762
ISBN-13: 978-0345449764

Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: Tolkien's World from A to Z
Author: Robert Foster.
Hardcover, 592 pages
Del Rey
September 30, 2003
ISBN-10: 0345465296
ISBN-13: 978-0345465290
For the millions who have already ventured to Middle-earth, and for the countless others who have yet to embark on the journey–here is the one indispensable A-to-Z guide that brings Tolkien’s universe to life. EVERY CHARACTER: From Adaldrida Brandybuck to Zaragamba–every Hobbit, Elf, Dwarf, Man, Orc, or other resident of Middle-earth is vividly described and accurately located in proper place and time. EVERY PLACE: Colorfully detailed descriptions of geographical entries allow you to pick up the action anywhere in Middle-earth and follow it through all five volumes. EVERY THING: From stars and streams to food and flora, everything found in Middle-earth is alphabetically listed and, when necessary, cross-referenced. HERE IS TRULY A MASTER KEY TO TOLKIEN’S MIDDLE-EARTH

A Guide to Middle-Earth
Author: Robert Foster
Hardcover
Mirage Press
1971

Science of Middle-Earth
Henry Gee, David Brin (Foreword by)
November 2004
Open Road Publishing
Paperback , 256pp
ISBN-13: 9781593600235
ISBN: 1593600232
Henry Gee, Senior editor for what many have called the most important magazine in science today - Nature - has written a spellbinding, fun, and accessible book explaining the scientific basis for how all that wizardy, sorcery, and magic really works in JRR Tolkien's fantasy epic, The Lord of the Rings and his other fictional books featuring Middle-earth. The author explores just how elves might be able to see much further than humans, why Frodo's sword turns blue at the sight of evil orcs, how the rings of power do their thing, and just about every other conundrum or piece of 'elvish magic' that have puzzled and delighted Tolkien fans for years. Throughout, Gee makes the point that science, fantasy , and nature are really more similar than one might think. Gee writes in a popular tone and style, fully explaining all science concepts and convincingly demonstrating how Tolkien's world of fantasy makes sense in a very real - scientific - way.

The Keys Of Middle-Earth
Stuart D. Lee, Elizabeth Solopova
March 2006
Palgrave Macmillan
Hardcover , 256pp, Paperback available in identical cover
ISBN-13: 9781403946720
ISBN: 1403946728
Introduces Old and Middle English Literature through Tolkein's The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings.

The Keys Of Middle-Earth
Stuart D. Lee, Elizabeth Solopova
February 16, 2006
Palgrave Macmillan
Paperback , 256pp, Paperback is identical cover
ISBN-13: 9781403946713
ISBN: 140394671X
The Keys of Middle-Earth introduces the reader to the world of medieval literature through the fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien. Using key episodes in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, readers are taken back to the works of Old, Middle English and Old Norse literature that so influenced Tolkien. The original texts are presented with helpful new translations to help the reader approach the medieval poems and tales, and introductory essays draw on recent scholarship and Tolkien's own unpublished notes.

Tolkien Compass
Jared Lodbell, Tom Shippey (Foreword by)
December 2002
Open Court Publishing Company
Paperback , 164pp
ISBN-13: 9780875483030
ISBN: 0875483038
This guide to travels in Middle-Earth includes an original chapter by Tolkien himself, explaining the meaning and origin of the names in Lord of the Rings. Can hobbits be psychoanalyzed? Does Tolkien’s Christianity shine through his imitations of pagan legends? Do his books offer a useful guide to everyday life? These and many more questions are addressed in the eleven chapters of this book. Contributors analyze Gollum’s character transformation, the psychological journey of Bilbo, the regime set up by Saruman at the end of Lord of the Rings and its parallels to fascism, the books’ narrative technique, and Tolkien’s rich use of myth and symbol. This is an insightful book that will appeal to both old and new Tolkien fans.

A Tolkien Compass
Author: Jared Lodbell
Paperback
Ballantine

A Tolkien Compass
Author: Jared Lodbell

The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen
J. W. Braun
September 2009
Ecw Press
Paperback , 176pp
ISBN-13: 9781550228908
ISBN: 1550228900
A unique scene-by-scene breakdown of all of the Lord of the Rings movies, this guide provides in-depth analysis of the live-action trilogy and other related films, alongside games, puzzles, and interviews with the filmmakers. Each scene is explored in four different ways: a closer look at the plot and the action, a look behind the scenes, a reveal of mistakes that slipped through, and audience reactions. In addition to covering the stunning Peter Jackson trilogy and other adaptions (including the animated adaptations), details are also revealed about the prequel films currently in production, making this an essential volume for any Lord of the Rings fan. buzzine

A Guide to Tolkien
Author: David Day
Paperback
Chancellor Press
2002

Tolkien Companion 
Author: J. E. A. Tyler
Paperback
Publisher: Picador
1977
1st Paperback Ed., thus

Tolkien Companion 
Author: J. E. A. Tyler
Paperback
Avon Publishing
1976

Tolkien Companion 
Author: J.E.A. Tyler  Kevin Reilly (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2000th ed., 544pp.
ISBN: 0517146487
Random House Value Publishing, Incorporated
September 1995
Between 1932 and 1953, Professor John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, of Oxford, England, translated four volumes compiled by renowned Hobbits Frodo and Bilbo Baggins, written during a Third Age of Middle-Earth, far longer ago than Celtic, Germanic and Icelandic manuscripts Professor Tolkien was used to deciphering. Result was The Hobbit, and readers have never been the same since.
In 1954, seventeen years after The Hobbit first appeared, its sequel, Lord of the Rings was published, and it became a centerpiece of Tolkien's work. The Ring Epic covers approximately ten thousand years, and contains a vast amount of information as well as a huge variety of words and names which Tolkien translated from Elvish and Mannish tongues. OLKIEN COMPANION is an impressive endeavor to guide one through Middle-Earth, compiling every fact, name, word, and date from all works into one comprehensive and accessible volume.
Here, in one source, is the High History of Elven peoples. Origins of Morgoth the Enemy is clarified, as is his Fall, and subsequent rise to power of Sauron the Great. The heroic epic of how Free Peoples—Elves, Men, Ents, Dwarves, and Hobbits—survived against the Peril of the Ancient World is meticulously detailed. And a guide to various Elvish writing systems, together with explanatory maps, charts, even genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and his unforgettable world and wonder of Middle-Earth to life with focus and accuracy. Presented in alphabetical order for quick and easy reference, TOLKIEN COMPANION is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on reading a journey of a lifetime.

Complete Tolkien Companion
J.E.A. Tyler, Kevin Reilly (Illustrator)
October 2004
St. Martin's Press
Paperback, 736pp
$22.00 US
Revised Edition
ISBN-13: 9780312339128
ISBN: 0312339127

The Hobbit Companion
David Day, Lidia Postma (Illustrator)
September 2000
Sterling Publishing
Hardcover , 91pp
ISBN-13: 9780760721698
ISBN: 0760721696
In The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkien spun a clever web of wordplay and verbal hocus-pocus. Inspired by these linguistic games, master "hobbit investigator" David Day untangles the crafty puns and riddles, hidden meanings, and mythical associations that lie beneath the saga's thrilling surface. More than just a delightful study of an author who deeply loved and understood the intricacies of the English language (Tolkien helped compile the prestigious Oxford English Dictionary), this magnificently illustrated companion charms with its own beauty and enhances our understanding of one of the world's great masterpieces. Starting with the word "hobbit" itself, this illuminating guide moves on to examine Bilbo Baggins, the Gollum and the goblins, hobbit heritage and history, Buckland and Brandy Hall, Gandalf, Shire Society, the Fellowship, and much more. Intriguing to the uninitiated and enchanting to the enthusiast, this sparkling companion enhances the enjoyment of Tolkien's dark, mysterious world.

Tolkien and Lord of the Rings: A Guide to Middle-Earth
Author: Colin Duriez
Paperback, 320pp.
Publisher: Hidden Spring
November 2001
ISBN: 1587680173
This absorbing guide to the mind behind Middle-earth will introduce or remind readers of vast abundances that exists in Tolkien's thought and imagination. Interweaving sections explore Rings and its history; key themes, concepts and images in Tolkien's work; people, and places in his life, and his other writings. At the heart of this book is an indispensable A-Z of Middle-earth, with detailed entries on Beings, Places, Things and Events.
Readers will also be introduced to Tolkien's deeply spiritual message, which was of great importance in his creation of Middle-earth. Central to Tolkien's fiction, as Colin Duriez points out, is creation of elves. These are representative of human spirituality and culture, and human spirituality itself has an Elven quality. Just like C. S. Lewis, his close friend, Tolkien was deeply inspired by a broad range of spiritual and philosophical imagery, like trees, angels, fall of humankind, power of healing, personification of wisdom, light and darkness, nature and grace, and metaphysical portrayal of heroism and evil.

Tolkien: Illustrated Encyclopedia
Author: David Day
Paperback, 273pp.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Trade
October 2000
ISBN: 0684839792
First encyclopedic illustrated guide to Middle-Earth and the Undying Lands, this book brings together every important aspect of Tolkien's vast cosmology. More than five hundred alphabetical entries cover five major subject areas: history, geography, sociology, natural history and biography. Maps, genealogies and time-charts, together with illustrations of characters, places and events, reveal to the reader the full dramatic sweep and splendor of Tolkien's world.

The Essential J. R. R. Tolkien Sourcebook: A Fan's Guide to Middle-Earth and Beyond
George Beahm
Paperback, 264 pages
New Page Books; illustrated edition
November 2003
$12.00
ISBN: 1564147029
ISBN-13: 978-1564147028
Breaking new ground, this is a must have for any Tolkien fan seeking to learn more about the reclusive professor from Oxford who reluctantly became a celebrity because of his "hobbit-forming" books. It is a comprehensive reference work long awaited by the millions of Tolkien fans throughout the world who have bought 100 million copies of his books, in more than 40 languages. This book will also be especially appealing to the millions of new fans-moviegoers-turned-readers-who have rushed from theaters to bookstores worldwide to seek more information about Tolkien and his work. Profusely illustrated, it features one hundred photographs and drawings from noted fantasy artist Colleen Doran, plus art portfolios by Tolkien calendar artist Tim Kirk, and cover artist Donato Giancola. Chock-full of sidebars, quotes, and short interviews, this guide to Middle-earth and beyond will be an indispensable addition to any Tolkien collection.

Tolkien: Illustrated Encyclopedia
Author: David Day
Chancellor Press
2002

Origins of Tolkien's Middle-Earth For Dummies
Greg Harvey PhD, Alfred Siewers (Foreword by)
September 2003
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Paperback , 338pp
ISBN-13: 9780764541865
ISBN: 0764541862
Demystifies key players, their relationships, and their motivations Understand the mythology, characters, and themes of Middle-earth Don’t know Gollum from Gandalf? This plain-English guide helps you make sense of the creatures, language, geography, and richly detailed history of the fascinating world of Middle-earth. From the Shire to Mount Doom, from the hobbits to the Ringwraiths, you’ll discover the varied sources and inspirations behind Tolkien’s stories and comprehend the meanings that lie beneath the surface.

Fellowship of the Ring Guide
Author: Alison Sage
Paperback, 48pp.
ISBN: 0618195580
Houghton Mifflin
November 2001
J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy is a genuine masterpiece. The most widely read and influential fantasy epic of all time, it is also quite simply one of the most memorable and beloved tales ever told. Originally published in 1954, his trilogy set the framework upon which all epic/quest fantasy since has been built. Through urgings of a enigmatic wizard Gandalf, young Shire Hobbit Frodo Baggins embarks on an urgent, incredibly treacherous journey to destroy the One Ring in Mordor. This ring -- created and then lost by Dark Lord Sauron, centuries earlier in heart of Mount Doom -- is a weapon of evil, one that Sauron desperately wants returned to him. With all power of the ring once again his own, Sauron will unleash his wrath upon all of Middle-earth. The only way to prevent this horrible fate from becoming reality is to return the Ring to Mordor, the only place it can be destroyed. Unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron's lair. The trilogy is essential reading not only for fans of fantasy but for lovers of classic literature as well.

Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion
Author: Jude Fisher
Hardcover, 72pp.
ISBN: 0618154019
Houghton Mifflin
November 2001
Houghton Mifflin is proud to present a full-color, large-format, guide to characters, cultures, and locations of J.R.R. Tolkien's extraordinary creation Middle-earth, as depicted in the movie Fellowship of the Ring - first of three blockbuster films from New Line Cinema. Filled with stunning imagery and with a thorough, informative narrative text, Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion will provide readers with a rich feast of detail and information. Featuring exclusive photos of Frodo Baggins, Gandalf, Ringwraiths, elves, and all other main characters and creatures from this first film, the book also includes breathtaking pictures of Hobbiton, Rivendell, Lothlorien, Bree and the Mines of Moria. First of a projected three-book series that no Tolkien fan, from novice to expert, should be without, Fellowship of the Ring Visual Companion contains a special eight-page gatefold of large-format images unique to this book.

Two Towers Visual Companion
Author: Jude Fisher
Hardcover, 72pp.
ISBN: 0618258027
Houghton Mifflin
November 2002
This official, fully authorized companion to the second part of Peter Jackson's award-winning trilogy. Two Towers Visual Companion is a full-color guide to characters, places and landscapes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth as depicted in second film in trilogy, and features a special introduction by Viggo Mortensen, who plays Aragorn / Strider. Lavishly illustrated with more than 100 full-color photographs, including exclusive images of Rohan, Isengard, Gollum, Treebeard and battle of Helm's Deep, Two Towers Visual Companion offers a privileged tour through principal events of this second film. It begins with a recounting of Fellowship of the Ring, and then takes readers on separate journeys undertaken by the Fellowship in Two Towers. The Ring Quest: in which Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee journey alone towards Mordor, alone that is, except for sneaking figure of Gollum, who has been dogging their footsteps since the Mines of Moria. The Captives' Journey: in which Merry Brandybuck and Pippin Took are carried by fearsome Uruk-hai Orcs towards a fateful encounter with wizard Saruman, at stronghold of Orthanc in Isengard. The Companions' Journey: in which Aragorn of Gondor, along with Legolas of Mirkwood and Gimli pursue these abducted hobbits across Plains of Rohan and into eaves of Fangorn Forest. Also included are a brand new map of Rohan and Gondor and a specially commissioned battle plan of climactic events at Helm's Deep, where a brave stand will be made by Free Peoples of Middle-earth against Saruman's Uruk-Hai horde. Companion offers an unforgettable tour of the haunted swamp of Dead Marshes and lovely but dangerous land of Ithilen which borders Mordor, the breathtaking kingdom of Rohan, home of Horse-lords, its seat of power, Edoras, and an ancient stronghold of Helm's Deep, and provides an invaluable introduction to Peter Jackson's Two Towers.

Return of the King Visual Companion
Jude Fisher
Hardcover, 72pp.
ISBN: 0618390979
Houghton Mifflin
November 2003
This is a visual guide to the third in the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy. "The Return of the King Visual Companion" takes the reader on their own journey into the world of Peter Jackson's epic movie trilogy. A large-format full-colour photographic encyclopedic guide to the characters, places, landscapes, artefacts, battles, and costumes as seen in the film, as well as images, it features detailed informative text and specially commissioned extras

The Lord of the Rings Complete Visual Companion
Author: Jude Fisher
Paperback, 224 pages
Mariner Books
November 15, 2004
ISBN-10: 0618510826
ASIN: B001TODO2W
The official, fully authorized full-color guide to the characters, places, and landscapes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth as depicted in The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Fully illustrated with almost 300 color photographs, including stunning new images from the extended director's versions of The Fellowship of the Ring and The Two Towers, and exclusive "first-look" shots from The Return of the King, this Complete Visual Companion now tells the whole tale of The Lord of the Rings in sumptuous detail. The many characters, creatures, and strange lands of Middle-earth encountered by the Fellowship of the Ring in their epic journey are here brought to life: from the magical Elven realms of Rivendell and Lothlorien to the abandoned Dwarven kingdom of Moria; from the wizard Saruman's stronghold at Isengard to the land of the Horse-lords, Rohan; from their last-ditch fortress at Helm's Deep to Minas Tirith, the city-kingdom of the proud Men of Gondor; from the haunted Paths of the Dead to the battlefields of Pelennor and the overrun city of Osgiliath; from Cirith Ungol and the Nazgul's tower of sorcery at Minas Morgul into the very heart of Mordor. Along the way our heroes will encounter Elves and Ents, Uruk-hai and Orcs, Trolls, and Haradrim on their towering war-elephants, the mumakil. The Companion introduces readers to the monstrous Shelob the spider, to the Corsairs of Umbar, and to that pitiful but deadly creature Gollum. This omnibus edition also includes brand-new sections appearing in print for the first time, which take the story of the quest of the Fellowship beyond Mount Doom, all the way to the hearbreaking finale at the Grey Havens.

Lord of the Rings Official Movie Guide 
Author: Brian Sibley
Paperback, 120pp.
ISBN: 0618154035
Houghton Mifflin
November 2001
Designed as a celebration of the films, Official Movie Guide is a lavishly illustrated behind-the-scenes guide which includes full-color photos of cast, locations, sets, monsters and costumes, together with exclusive interviews with Peter Jackson and all principal cast. It also features an entertaining overview of conception, design and filming of the trilogy over these last five years, which will give readers a privileged insight into making of the most important movie trilogy of the decade.

Tolkien Tourism
Lambert M. Surhone (Editor), Mariam T. Tennoe (Editor), Susan F. Henssonow (Editor)
Pub. Date: September 2010
Publisher: Betascript Publishing
Format: Paperback , 172pp
$63.00 US
ISBN-13: 9783639993882
ISBN: 3639993888

Lord of the Rings Locations Guidebook
Author: Ian Brodie
New Line
Sept 2004
Full of unique color photographs, Lord of the Rings Location Guidebook is a definitive guidebook to movie locations used in making of Lord of the Rings movie trilogy. Author Ian Brodie, a devoted Tolkien fan and a friend of movie director Peter Jackson, skillfully weaves Elvish names, story references, and behind-the-scenes glimpses from cast and crew with strands of local history and Maori Mythology, making this a must-have guidebook to Middle-earth that was created in New Zealand.