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Authors, English 20th century Biography Baggins, Frodo (Fictitious character) Drama Fantastic fiction Fantasy fiction, English History and criticism Fantasy literature Authorship Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Drama Middle Earth (Imaginary place) in art Middle Earth (Imaginary place) Literary collections Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel) 1892-1973Summary: The Fellowship divides to conquer, as Frodo and Sam, with the help and hindrance of Gollum, continue on their way to Mount Doom. Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to help defend Gondor, while Merry remains with Eowyn and the other Rohan fighters. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli seek aid from those that live in the Cursed Mountains. All these battles have one ultimate goal in mind: to distract...
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Publisher / Publication Date: New Line Home Entertainment 2004
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1 available in Fantasy DVDs, Call number: DVD FANTASY LORCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Television Series DVDs, Call number: DVD TV Series Lord 2004Day, David
Summary: "An illustrated guide to the least-known period in Middle-earth's history, the Second Age. The lore and legends of this period are given life through hundreds of illustrations from artists who have studied Tolkien's work, and insightful commentary from David Day makes this a valuable addition to the shelf of anyone with a keen interest in exploring more of Tolkien's world"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823 DAYCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823 DAYFonstad, Karen Wynn.
Summary: Find your way through every part of Tolkien's great creation from Middle-Earth to the undying lands of the west. Completely revised, Karen Wynn Fonstad's The Atlas of Middle-Earth is an indispensable volume that will enchant all Tolkien fans. Here is the essential guide to the geography of Middle-Earth from its founding in the Elder Days through the Third Age, re-creating the journeys of Bilbo,...
Format: cartographic
Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1991
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.912 FONGiancola, Donato
Summary: "Classical realism unites with contemporary storytelling to bring JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings saga to life. More than 170 works of art by Donato Giancola explore the mythic grandeur and the iconic characters of the series"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dark Horse Books 2019
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 700.92 GIADay, David
Summary: "A visual celebration of the vast lands, epic battles, formidable beasts, heroes, peoples, and armies of Tolkien's world. Tolkien's works have inspired artists for generations and have given rise to myriad interpretations of the rich and magical worlds he created. The Illustrated World of Tolkien gathers together artworks, essays, and commentaries from illustrators, painters, and etchers, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thunder Bay Press 2019
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828 DAYGrotta, Daniel
Summary: Surprisingly little is known about the personal life of the creator of Middle Earth. This man, who was embarrassed by success, lived most of his life as an Oxford scholar in the surrounds of a cloistered academic community. As a child in South Africa, Tolkien was kidnapped by a native and taken into the bush. As a youngster in the industrial city of Birmingham, England, Tolkien was raised by a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Running Press 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TOLKIEN, J.R.R. GRODay, David
Summary: A comprehensive illustrated reference guide, to all the living creatures - both flora and fauna - that inhabit J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth and undying lands. Also includes a map and a chronology of all the ages, and a special index referring readers back to Tolkien's original works.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chancellor Press 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.09 DAYShippey, T. A.
Summary: The author's main thesis is that Tolkien is a distinctly 20th-century author and that his works have things in common with those of other 20th-century authors. He argues that fantasy was a common method of dealing with the vision of life for those who served in the wars of the 20th-century-although very different kinds of fantasy emerged in authors like George Orwell, William Golding, and Kurt...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 SHIShippey, Tom.
Summary: "The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised and expanded in paperback explores J. R. R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and create a timeless charm for millions of readers. He argues convincingly that the source of Tolkien's inspiration lay not just in his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Co. 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 SHIWhite, Michael
Summary: This concise, informative biography explores : Tolkien's experiences as a young teacher, lecturer, and storyteller in Britain ; The founding of the Inklings, the group of intellectuals centered on Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other Oxford University professors ; Tolkien's relationship with his publisher in releasing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and other books ; The continuing impact of his...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alpha 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 TOLKIEN, J.R.R. WHICummins, Antony.
Summary: From handy lists of characters, places, weapons and types of magic to the 150 illustrations capturing overlooked details such as armour colours, heraldic signs and crests, this easy-to-follow guide to Middle Earth will ensure you're never baffled by alternate character names, confusing mythologies or labyrinthine plots again.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Watkins Media Limited 2023
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Summary: Frodo the hobbit and a band of warriors from the different kingdoms set out to destroy the Ring of Power before the evil Sauron grasps control.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1993
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1 available in Juvenile Fiction, Call number: J FIC TOLSummary: Using the latest mapping techniques and the brilliant art of the Brothers Hildebrandt, follow the journey of Frodo and the rest of the Fellowship day by day.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kultur 2003
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV INDickerson, Matthew T.
Contents: Epic battles -- The wise of Middle-Earth -- Military victory or moral victory? -- Human freedom and creativity -- The gift of Ilúvatar and the power of the ring -- Moral responsibility and stewardship -- Hope and despair -- Themes of salvation -- The hand of Ilúvatar -- Ilúvatar's theme and the real war.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Brazos Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.912 DICGarth, John.
Summary: This book tells the full story of how Tolkien embarked on the creation of Middle-earth as the world around him was plunged into the catastrophe of World War I. It reveals the horror and heroism that he experienced as a signals officer in the Battle of the Somme and introduces the circle of friends who spurred his mythology into life. It shows how, after two of these brilliant young men were...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Bio TolkienTolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel)
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperCollins 1997
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.912 TOLDuriez, Colin.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Baker Book House 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 823.912 DURTolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1987
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC TOLNoel, Ruth S.
Summary: Explains the fourteen different languages and assorted alphabets of Middle-earth, translates Elvish poetry, war slogans, and sayings, and features a complete dictionary of non-English words in the Middle-earth classics
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin 1980
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 NOEBirzer, Bradley J.
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Publisher / Publication Date: ISI Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 BIRKocher, Paul Harold
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thames and Hudson 1973
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 828.912 KOCSibley, Brian
Summary: Enter Bilbo Baggins's world through exclusive interviews with the principal cast and filmmakers, who share film-making secrets and tales of what it was like making movie magic in Middle-earth.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 791.43 SIBTolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel)
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grafton 2002