Rough Guide to the Lord of the Rings

This new Rough Guide to The Lord Of The Rings is a key to everything Middle-earth: a must read for Tolkien enthusiasts and a revelation for audiences of the motion picture trilogy. Features include: The origins The story of JRR Tolkien (left) and how that story led him to create the finest fantasy novel of the last century. The books A critical, informed guide to Tolkien's work, the mythology which inspired him and a look at how the book has influenced Terry Pratchett, Marc Bolan and George Lucas. The motion picture trilogy An in-depth look at the making of the films, the crucial casting decisions, on-set trivia, the books' journey through Hollywood development hell and the thoughts of director Peter Jackson and star Christopher Lee. The characters Your definitive guide to the populace of Middle-earth. And a guide to the intricacies of Elvish. The context How Tolkien's The Lord Of The Rings inspired computer games, Russian politics, environmental campaigners and even progressive rock.Errigo, Angie is the author of 'Rough Guide to the Lord of the Rings' with ISBN 9781843532750 and ISBN 1843532751.