WHY WE LOVE MIDDLE-EARTH BY SHAWN E. MARCHESE AND ALAN SISTO

For Fans of the Tales of Tolkien, Middle-earth, and More

“…a great resource for readers and film-viewers who are new to Tolkien and curious about all things Middle-earth. Corey Olsen, The Tolkien Professor and president of Signum University

#1 New Release in British & Irish Literary Criticism and Encyclopedias

Learn about the man who wroteThe Lord of the Ringsin this Middle-earth treasury. Full of answers to common questions asked by readers to learn about Middle-earth and the fandom, this book about Tolkien celebratesWhy We Love Middle-earth.

TheLord of the Ringsomnibus for all.Who wroteThe Lord of the Rings? What details are in the movies, books, and other storiesand how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazons new showThe Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power? Whats the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earths expansive lore withWhy We Love Middle-earth, a fandom book about Tolkiens work.

The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler.Written by beloved Tolkien commenters ofThe Prancing Pony Podcast, Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto,Why We Love Middle-earthis the ultimate guide tothe fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragons hoard of information inside.

Inside, find:

• A brief history of Tolkiens creation of Middle-earth, including facts you likely never knew
• A recommended reading order for Tolkiens 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

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