STEP INTO THE ROAD: A JOURNEY THROUGH THE EPIC MIDDLE-EARTH FANDOM
Whether you are a newcomer to Tolkien's works, a longtime fan, or somewhere in between, this book will be your guide to exploring the expansive world of Middle-earth. Why We Love Middle-earth is both a fan's book of delights and discourse and a newbie's guide to approaching the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Where do you start? What can you expect from each new book? And what makes fans connect with Tolkien's world in such a powerful way?
With the vast amount of literature, media, and adaptations available to fans, it's normal to be overwhelmed. But just like the hobbit Bilbo Baggins didn't start out on his adventure alone he had companions to guide him on the road ahead-Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto, the creators of The Prancing Pony Podcast, will be your guides through Middle-earth. Their mission is to welcome all into the fandom, no matter how you got here and with the same depth of discussion and humor found in their show-they hope to encourage you to delve deeply into Middle-earth and to inspire others to come along on the journey as well.
This book includes...
- A brief history of Tolkien's creation of Middle-earth, including facts you likely never knew
- A recommended reading order for Tolkien's major works, and the reasoning behind it
- An introduction to some of the real-world influences that inspired Tolkien
- An overview of some of the most popular branches of the fandom, including adaptations, collecting, languages, and more
- Original illustrations of Middle-earth by illustrator Emily Austin
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