{"product_id":"the-complete-tolkien-companion-9781250023551","title":"The Complete Tolkien Companion","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor all those who journey to Middle Earth, here is the complete guide to its lands, legends, histories, languages, and people. \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Tolkien Companion\u003c\/i\u003e explains, translates, and links every single reference--names, dates, places, facts, famous weapons, even food and drink--to be found in J. R. R. Tolkien's world, which includes not only \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e but also \u003ci\u003eThe Simarillion\u003c\/i\u003e and many other posthumously published works. A detailed explanation of the various Elvish writing systems, together with maps, charts, and genealogical tables, bring the remarkable genius of Tolkien and the unforgettable world and wonder of Middle Earth to life with focus and accuracy. First published in 1976, this is an indispensable accompaniment for anyone who embarks on the reading journey of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn author and journalist J.E.A. TYLER (1943-2006) specialized in music, historical biography, archeology, and anthropology. His other books include \u003ci\u003eThe Beatles: An Illustrated Record\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eI Hate Rock and Roll\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"St. Martin's Griffin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50634819993874,"sku":"9781250023551","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5d93dd23-d11f-4e76-87e9-07107594092f.jpg?v=1732822792","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-complete-tolkien-companion-9781250023551","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}