The World of Tolkien Complete 6 Books Box Set

Step into the extraordinary realm crafted by J.R.R. Tolkien with this box set of six companion books by David Day. This collection invites readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Middle-earth, exploring its geography, its battles, its heroes, its dark powers and the hobbits at the heart of Tolkien's stories.

What's in the Set

The box set encompasses:

• A Dictionary of Tolkien - David Day's dictionary of Tolkien's world.
• An Atlas of Tolkien - A colour atlas of the geography of Tolkien's world, with full-page maps and illustrations of events in the history of Middle-earth.
• The Battles of Tolkien - An in-depth look at each battle, from Helm's Deep to the Destruction of Isengard, with clear maps showing where and how the armies attacked.
• The Heroes of Tolkien - An analysis of Middle-earth's most celebrated heroes and the literary, historical and mythological sources behind them.
• The Dark Powers of Tolkien - An exploration of Tolkien's portrayal of evil and the myth, literature and history that inspired it.
• The Hobbits of Tolkien - A look at the riddles, puns and mystical meanings in The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Together, the books explore the peoples, places and conflicts of Middle-earth, from Men and Elves to Orcs and Dwarves, as told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.

Themes

Across the set, David Day examines the complexities of Tolkien's portrayal of good and evil, from Middle-earth's heroes to its powers of darkness, and the myth, literature and history that inspired his work.

About the Set

Tolkien expert David Day pairs his analysis with maps and illustrations, including the full-page maps of the Atlas and the battle maps showing the lay of the land. The Atlas, Battles, Heroes, Dark Powers and Hobbits volumes are unofficial and are not authorised by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.

"Not all those who wander are lost." – J.R.R. Tolkien