A detailed look at the fascinating and enigmatic world of J.R.R. Tolkien, covering ground from his friendship with C. S. Lewis to pipe smoking in his life and fictional worksExamining Tolkien's place
J.R.R. Tolkien, creator of the fictional world of Middle Earth and arguably one of the most influential writers of the 20th century, grew up and spent his formative years in the suburbs of Birmingham.
This fascinating selection of 180 archive postcards and maps takes the reader on a nostalgic journey around historic Oxford, showcasing some of the finest buildings and streets in this English univers
How the Great War impacted Tolkien's life and work J.R.R. Tolkien’s experiences of the Battle of the Somme forever imprinted on his mind, and became a dramatic source of inspiration for The Lord of th