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La Grande Encyclopédie du Hobbit - Nouvelle édition
Le complément parfait de la trilogie de Peter Jackson : une encyclopédie illustrée de dessins originaux pour approfondir vos connaissances de l'univers de Tolkien et retrouver la magie du " Voyage inattendu " de Bilbo. Cet ouvrage, véritable prolongement des aventures de Bilbo, vous permet d'explorer "la Terre du Milieu", de décrypter l'alphabet employé par les nains et découvrir les sources légendaires où Tolkien a puisé son inspiration.
Une centaine d'entrées réparties en sept grands chapitres décrivent avec précision tous les personnages du roman, les lieux visités par Bilbo, les créatures rencontrées par l'expédition, les objets magiques qui parsèment la quête ainsi les grands mythes légendaires qui ont nourri l'imaginaire de Tolkien.
Tout comme Le Seigneur des anneaux , l'aventure de Bilbo, Gandalf et les treize nains devenus apatrides n'est pas qu'une gentille histoire destinée à endormir les enfants sages. Un souffle épique pousse les nains et le hobbit à se dépasser pour atteindre leurs rêves. Ils traversent des contrées hostiles et affrontent des ennemis monstrueux, jusqu'à une dernière bataille désespérée. Sous la plume de Tolkien, le courage ordinaire du hobbit transcende l'héroïsme guerrier pour s'opposer au mal.
Cet album est illustré par des dessins originaux en couleurs de Xavier Sanchez et Sandrine Gestin.
Une centaine d'entrées réparties en sept grands chapitres décrivent avec précision tous les personnages du roman, les lieux visités par Bilbo, les créatures rencontrées par l'expédition, les objets magiques qui parsèment la quête ainsi les grands mythes légendaires qui ont nourri l'imaginaire de Tolkien.
Tout comme Le Seigneur des anneaux , l'aventure de Bilbo, Gandalf et les treize nains devenus apatrides n'est pas qu'une gentille histoire destinée à endormir les enfants sages. Un souffle épique pousse les nains et le hobbit à se dépasser pour atteindre leurs rêves. Ils traversent des contrées hostiles et affrontent des ennemis monstrueux, jusqu'à une dernière bataille désespérée. Sous la plume de Tolkien, le courage ordinaire du hobbit transcende l'héroïsme guerrier pour s'opposer au mal.
Cet album est illustré par des dessins originaux en couleurs de Xavier Sanchez et Sandrine Gestin.
344 pages, Hardcover
First published October 13, 2022
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July 6, 2024
A perfect encyclopaedia to have if you struggle with the all-too-numerous names and places in The Hobbit, well organised by topics and with a tonne of beautiful illustrations.
Tolkien's work is known for being very dense in terms of worldbuilding, so the casual reader will often get lost in it and probably need help to keep all that information straight. Given the narrative scheme of this book, I suspect it was written with that audience in mind. They are certainly the ones that will need it the most, especially if they've dipped their toes into LOTR through the films before the books. This encyclopaedia is about the book, however, though it also includes some information that is in LOTR and The Silmarillion, because, let's face it, Tolkien's work is neither standalone (even if The Hobbit can be read as a standalone) nor exists on a vacuum: all the books inform and feed each other, and presenting all this information in a way that doesn't overwhelm readers was quite thoughtful. There's even a guide to the Dwarven alphabet!
For the fans and old hands, though, the selling point will likely be either the collector's bug biting hard or the artwork. In my case, it was a bit of both but mostly the latter. I tend to collect illustrations of my favourites, and I liked the artwork for this encyclopaedia. It's a mix of pencilled black-and-white physiognomy studies and full-colour illustrations in a realistic style. I appreciated the no inclusion of film stuff, at least I didn't notice any; the artist that did them is obviously a fan, seeing all the care and love they put into the artwork.
I received an ARC from Quarto through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Tolkien's work is known for being very dense in terms of worldbuilding, so the casual reader will often get lost in it and probably need help to keep all that information straight. Given the narrative scheme of this book, I suspect it was written with that audience in mind. They are certainly the ones that will need it the most, especially if they've dipped their toes into LOTR through the films before the books. This encyclopaedia is about the book, however, though it also includes some information that is in LOTR and The Silmarillion, because, let's face it, Tolkien's work is neither standalone (even if The Hobbit can be read as a standalone) nor exists on a vacuum: all the books inform and feed each other, and presenting all this information in a way that doesn't overwhelm readers was quite thoughtful. There's even a guide to the Dwarven alphabet!
For the fans and old hands, though, the selling point will likely be either the collector's bug biting hard or the artwork. In my case, it was a bit of both but mostly the latter. I tend to collect illustrations of my favourites, and I liked the artwork for this encyclopaedia. It's a mix of pencilled black-and-white physiognomy studies and full-colour illustrations in a realistic style. I appreciated the no inclusion of film stuff, at least I didn't notice any; the artist that did them is obviously a fan, seeing all the care and love they put into the artwork.
I received an ARC from Quarto through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2024
If you love The Hobbit, if you love J.R.R. Tolkien, this book is a must-have. A beautifully illustrated treasure trove, perfect as a gift for yourself or all The Hobbit loving members of your inner circle. A masterpiece!
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May 29, 2024📱 Thank you to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln
September 18, 2024
I adore The Hobbit, I read the book when I was in my early teens, that was many years ago now. I adore the imagery in this book. As much as I adore the recent film trilogy, I adore the older styled artwork.
The book is a nice size, it is a bulky hardback and it doe shave a dust cover. The artwork is fabulous and for me is much more representative of original Tolkien than the Peter Jackson one. It is a personal choice here as I did watch the original Lord of the Rings 1978 film.
The artwork consists of a mix of styles from simple line work to much more detailed portrait styles. Maps, scratches, markings, calligraphy, elven symbols and much more are adored over each page.
The book is laid out with a dedication and intro before getting into each of the main chapters - Characters, People & Creatures, Language & Writing Systems, Objects a& Constructions, Places, Notable Events and Sources of Inspiration. These chapters cover the main characters, places, people and things that occur in The Hobbit and it is so nicely laid out.
This is a very readable book, not only can you go directly to the area that interest you by using the index, it is also perfect from reading from cover to cover. The text is relevant and full of interesting facts. As much as I adore Tolkien's world I have never sat and gone in depth as some people have, I like the books and the experience of reading them rather the in's and outs of all the behind the book stuff. But, this does add a little more and so for that I found it interesting.
A gorgeous book for any fans of Tolkien and The Hobbit. Full of gorgeous artwork and imagery, well laid out an presented. I would definitely recommend this.
The book is a nice size, it is a bulky hardback and it doe shave a dust cover. The artwork is fabulous and for me is much more representative of original Tolkien than the Peter Jackson one. It is a personal choice here as I did watch the original Lord of the Rings 1978 film.
The artwork consists of a mix of styles from simple line work to much more detailed portrait styles. Maps, scratches, markings, calligraphy, elven symbols and much more are adored over each page.
The book is laid out with a dedication and intro before getting into each of the main chapters - Characters, People & Creatures, Language & Writing Systems, Objects a& Constructions, Places, Notable Events and Sources of Inspiration. These chapters cover the main characters, places, people and things that occur in The Hobbit and it is so nicely laid out.
This is a very readable book, not only can you go directly to the area that interest you by using the index, it is also perfect from reading from cover to cover. The text is relevant and full of interesting facts. As much as I adore Tolkien's world I have never sat and gone in depth as some people have, I like the books and the experience of reading them rather the in's and outs of all the behind the book stuff. But, this does add a little more and so for that I found it interesting.
A gorgeous book for any fans of Tolkien and The Hobbit. Full of gorgeous artwork and imagery, well laid out an presented. I would definitely recommend this.
September 9, 2024
As a huge Tolkien nerd, I approve.
Everything about this book is perfect, from the stunning artwork to the in-depth descriptions of the characters and places, to the whole layout and interior design. I just love all of it. This is definitely a book that's worthy to sit on the shelves alongside your Tolkien collection. Now we just need a Lord of the Rings encyclopedia!
I can't really think of anything else to say for this book. It's just that good and something you'll have to check out for yourself. I guess the only complaint I can make is there's no entry for Beorn nor his people, but there's little to no information about that in the first place so I guess I can't blame them.
So go grab yourself a copy or request it at your local library. It's totally worth it.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy from the author for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Everything about this book is perfect, from the stunning artwork to the in-depth descriptions of the characters and places, to the whole layout and interior design. I just love all of it. This is definitely a book that's worthy to sit on the shelves alongside your Tolkien collection. Now we just need a Lord of the Rings encyclopedia!
I can't really think of anything else to say for this book. It's just that good and something you'll have to check out for yourself. I guess the only complaint I can make is there's no entry for Beorn nor his people, but there's little to no information about that in the first place so I guess I can't blame them.
So go grab yourself a copy or request it at your local library. It's totally worth it.
NOTE: I received a complimentary copy from the author for review purposes only. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
October 29, 2024
A guide to The Hobbit and its world, with lengthy, informative entries on various characters, places, and events in the novel. I liked the varied illustration style* and appreciated the lengthy list of works cited/for further reading and the index. Not one I'm itching to add to my library, but appreciated for what it is.
*Unfortunately, the page credits for the art in my library's copy were off--credit given for pages without illustration, no credit given for illustrated pages--I wanted to find the artist who used iconographic poses, but trying to suss out which artist was which was prohibitive.
*Unfortunately, the page credits for the art in my library's copy were off--credit given for pages without illustration, no credit given for illustrated pages--I wanted to find the artist who used iconographic poses, but trying to suss out which artist was which was prohibitive.
September 6, 2025
I’ve been a Lord of the Rings fan basically all my life (my dad read the books to us as a bedtime story lol. I mean that’s basically why I’m so into fantasy). So having an encyclopedia was great fun! This obviously mostly just focuses on the characters and places from The Hobbit but it’s still great for any LOTR fan. The illustrations are also a selling factor of the book and one I’d definitely go for!
August 18, 2024
Thank you NetGalley for providing the eArc.
This is an amazing encyclopedia about JRR Tolkien and his most told tale and fantasy world - the one with the Lord of the Ring and The Hobbits.
We get a short timeline about JRR Tolkien, which was much appreciated for a non hardcore fan.
I really liked the illustration that was included and the encyclopedia was highly interesting. I mean sure I knew alot of the characters, but not on the level the encyclopedia had. Which shows my level of geeky are pretty low here...
Anyway, I would totally give this encyclopedia to anyone that loves JRR Tolkien and his fantasy world.
This is an amazing encyclopedia about JRR Tolkien and his most told tale and fantasy world - the one with the Lord of the Ring and The Hobbits.
We get a short timeline about JRR Tolkien, which was much appreciated for a non hardcore fan.
I really liked the illustration that was included and the encyclopedia was highly interesting. I mean sure I knew alot of the characters, but not on the level the encyclopedia had. Which shows my level of geeky are pretty low here...
Anyway, I would totally give this encyclopedia to anyone that loves JRR Tolkien and his fantasy world.
November 30, 2023
My thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion Frances Lincoln for a temporary review copy via NetGalley of ‘The Hobbit Encyclopaedia’ by Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potot, and Dominique Vigot. It is due to be published in September 2024.
This beautiful edition is exactly what its title indicates: a comprehensive guide that covers all the characters, creatures, places, events, and objects included in J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’, the book that in 1937 first introduced readers to Middle Earth.
While the focus is upon ‘The Hobbit’ there is some natural overlap with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Silmarillion’, as well as other tales of Middle Earth.
I was very impressed with the depth of the entries on the above subjects as well as on the
languages and the sources of inspiration. It is richly illustrated throughout with original colour drawings.
While I read it from start to finish, it seems like the kind of reference work that can easily be dipped into at any point in the text and also used as a companion while doing a close read of ‘The Hobbit’. It is rounded out with sources for the entries, a select bibliography, and a comprehensive index.
I expect that ‘The Hobbit Encyclopaedia’ will be welcomed by Tolkien fans. I certainly plan to preorder a hardback copy.
This beautiful edition is exactly what its title indicates: a comprehensive guide that covers all the characters, creatures, places, events, and objects included in J.R.R. Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’, the book that in 1937 first introduced readers to Middle Earth.
While the focus is upon ‘The Hobbit’ there is some natural overlap with ‘The Lord of the Rings’ and ‘The Silmarillion’, as well as other tales of Middle Earth.
I was very impressed with the depth of the entries on the above subjects as well as on the
languages and the sources of inspiration. It is richly illustrated throughout with original colour drawings.
While I read it from start to finish, it seems like the kind of reference work that can easily be dipped into at any point in the text and also used as a companion while doing a close read of ‘The Hobbit’. It is rounded out with sources for the entries, a select bibliography, and a comprehensive index.
I expect that ‘The Hobbit Encyclopaedia’ will be welcomed by Tolkien fans. I certainly plan to preorder a hardback copy.
November 8, 2023
The Hobbit is the first book I truly fell in love with. I read it every year for at least a decade. So when I saw this encyclopedia I had to dive in.
First off I really enjoyed myself reading this one. As a fan of both the Hobbit and encyclopedias in general. They divide it up by the following sections; Characters, Peoples and Creatures, Languages and Writing Systems, Objects and Constructions, Places, Notable Events and Inspirations.
The format and illustrations are beautiful. The writing is engaging and detailed. The only flaw I saw was there could have been more illustrations. I also would have loved maps and or blueprints.
For any fan of Tolkien or the Hobbit will love reading this book. It’s beautiful and worthy of a coffee table. I hope the team makes more for the other books.
This review was originally published on NetGalley.com. I was given an ebook freely by NetGalley and the book’s publisher in return for a voluntary and honest review.
First off I really enjoyed myself reading this one. As a fan of both the Hobbit and encyclopedias in general. They divide it up by the following sections; Characters, Peoples and Creatures, Languages and Writing Systems, Objects and Constructions, Places, Notable Events and Inspirations.
The format and illustrations are beautiful. The writing is engaging and detailed. The only flaw I saw was there could have been more illustrations. I also would have loved maps and or blueprints.
For any fan of Tolkien or the Hobbit will love reading this book. It’s beautiful and worthy of a coffee table. I hope the team makes more for the other books.
This review was originally published on NetGalley.com. I was given an ebook freely by NetGalley and the book’s publisher in return for a voluntary and honest review.
October 1, 2024
Jauvajs.
July 25, 2024
Thanks to NetGalley and Frances Lincoln for the advanced copy of this title in return for an honest review.
This book has been on my radar for ages! I even put it on my 2023 Christmas list (yes, I still have a Christmas list) not realising it wasn't out until 2024. And so I was thrilled to be sent an early copy.
I love J.R.R Tolkien. I have a dedicated bookcase for his books, which include five copies of The Hobbit, and three of Lord of the Rings, amongst literary evaluations from people like David Day, as well as other books by Tolkien such as The Silmarillion, Tolkien on Fairy-Stories, and Tales From the Perilous Realm. I even have a LOTR tattoo, so yeah, I'm a big fan.
There is so much in this book. I don't know why I'm surprise, I mean it is an encyclopaedia after all. But it covers characters, creatures, types of people i.e. dwarves and, obviously hobbits, languages, writing systems, objects, places, notable events, and sources of inspiration. So there really is something for everyone and you can pick the particular bits that you're most interested in.
There are some lovely illustrations in it, some colourised and others simple sketches, but they really help bring the words to life, and I have always been a fan of illustrations in grown-up books.
I was worried at first that it would simply be a regurgitating of facts from the books and wouldn't actually bring anything new to Tolkien's world. But, whilst there is obviously an element of repeating what we already know, Damien and his co-authors are clearly superfans and have done so much research to fill the chapters, it's very impressive. Now I admit, whilst I have a lot of his book, I wouldn't call myself a Tolkien superfan in the sense that I know the answer to any Hobbit question, and so it shouldn't surprise me that a lot of what is writing is new to me. Even for the biggest of fans, I think it gives you enough new stuff to excite you.
It is very information heavy, which to be honest is what you expect from an encyclopaedia on any topic, but just note there's a lot of reading involved and I think that would scare away younger or unconfident readers.
I'm not sure I got it's full effect as a digital copy, but I think it would look really great in a physical form on your coffee table. If you're a Tolkien fan or a Hobbit fan, then get this on your radar.
This book has been on my radar for ages! I even put it on my 2023 Christmas list (yes, I still have a Christmas list) not realising it wasn't out until 2024. And so I was thrilled to be sent an early copy.
I love J.R.R Tolkien. I have a dedicated bookcase for his books, which include five copies of The Hobbit, and three of Lord of the Rings, amongst literary evaluations from people like David Day, as well as other books by Tolkien such as The Silmarillion, Tolkien on Fairy-Stories, and Tales From the Perilous Realm. I even have a LOTR tattoo, so yeah, I'm a big fan.
There is so much in this book. I don't know why I'm surprise, I mean it is an encyclopaedia after all. But it covers characters, creatures, types of people i.e. dwarves and, obviously hobbits, languages, writing systems, objects, places, notable events, and sources of inspiration. So there really is something for everyone and you can pick the particular bits that you're most interested in.
There are some lovely illustrations in it, some colourised and others simple sketches, but they really help bring the words to life, and I have always been a fan of illustrations in grown-up books.
I was worried at first that it would simply be a regurgitating of facts from the books and wouldn't actually bring anything new to Tolkien's world. But, whilst there is obviously an element of repeating what we already know, Damien and his co-authors are clearly superfans and have done so much research to fill the chapters, it's very impressive. Now I admit, whilst I have a lot of his book, I wouldn't call myself a Tolkien superfan in the sense that I know the answer to any Hobbit question, and so it shouldn't surprise me that a lot of what is writing is new to me. Even for the biggest of fans, I think it gives you enough new stuff to excite you.
It is very information heavy, which to be honest is what you expect from an encyclopaedia on any topic, but just note there's a lot of reading involved and I think that would scare away younger or unconfident readers.
I'm not sure I got it's full effect as a digital copy, but I think it would look really great in a physical form on your coffee table. If you're a Tolkien fan or a Hobbit fan, then get this on your radar.
August 3, 2024
Hobbit fans' ultimate guide to everything Hobbit is The Hobbit Encyclopedia. In this 334 page book, you'll find descriptions of characters, language and writing systems, objects, constructions, places, noteworthy events, and sources of inspiration. The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings introduced readers to the world of Middle-earth and to the fantasy world that would inspire Tolkien's future works. This encyclopedia is the perfect place to start if you haven't read Tolkien's works before. A variety of grayscale and color illustrations in the book allow readers to experience Tolkien's world realistically. Maps were not included in the book, which disappointed me. It is written in an easy-to-follow format that will appeal to fans and new readers alike. The entries are quite comprehensive, engaging and capture the attention of the readers, making them want to read the book from beginning to end. Tolkien's works are well represented and researched by the author. Throughout the decades, Tolkien's writing has captured the attention of readers, which makes this book relevant today.
October 21, 2023
Title: The Hobbit Encyclopedia
Authors: Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potat, & Dominique Vigot
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"The Hobbit Encyclopedia" by Various Authors above.
My Sentiments:
The Hobbit Encyclopedia was quite interesting. It told us about the characters [with my favorite ones being Bilbo Baggins, Galadriel, Gandalf, and Legolas, to name a few]. It continues to its Peoples and Creatures and the Languages and writing systems that will keep one's interest as you turn the pages for more. This encyclopedia will be fantastic with all its illustrations, especially if you are into the Hobbits story and the Lord of the Rings series. I recommend you pick this one up.
Thank you to NetGallery for this copy.
Authors: Damien Bador, Vivien Stocker, Coralie Potat, & Dominique Vigot
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Four
Review:
"The Hobbit Encyclopedia" by Various Authors above.
My Sentiments:
The Hobbit Encyclopedia was quite interesting. It told us about the characters [with my favorite ones being Bilbo Baggins, Galadriel, Gandalf, and Legolas, to name a few]. It continues to its Peoples and Creatures and the Languages and writing systems that will keep one's interest as you turn the pages for more. This encyclopedia will be fantastic with all its illustrations, especially if you are into the Hobbits story and the Lord of the Rings series. I recommend you pick this one up.
Thank you to NetGallery for this copy.
January 23, 2024
The Hobbit Encyclopedia by Damien Bador is exactly what it says on the cover; an alphabetized guide to Tolkien's famous novel The Hobbit. Longtime Tolkien nerds will be pleased to know that this book covers not only the events of The Hobbit, but provides glimpses of the First and Second Ages as relates to those events. Entries are well-organized, with a table of contents and nice, big headings on the pages. It also points out some of Tolkien's real-world inspirations and folklore elements.
I was especially impressed by the graphic design and layout. The book has many gorgeous pencil illustrations that evoke the films while standing firmly on their own merits.
I received a free ebook of this text from NetGalley but was not obliged to give a positive review.
I was especially impressed by the graphic design and layout. The book has many gorgeous pencil illustrations that evoke the films while standing firmly on their own merits.
I received a free ebook of this text from NetGalley but was not obliged to give a positive review.
November 12, 2023
I wanted to read this book having seen all of the Hobbit films and not completely understanding all of the characters and back stories. My son is really knowledgeable about all of the stories and myths, so I thought it would be good to be able to understand better so we can talk about it. This book is very impressive - so beautifully illustrated and laid out. I learned so much in this book and I am hoping I can remember all the details since it is chock full of information on so many characters and places. I will use this as a reference so I can refresh my knowledge.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.
Thank you to Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion, for an ARC and I left this review voluntarily.
August 4, 2024
This is a wealth of information from the characters to different type of people to various creatures to the languages spoken (with alphabets and pronounciation) to important artefacts and places. Every chapter or item has either colourful illustration or pencil sketch with detailed description. All these depiction are justified with sources from which they were derived from. The illustrations are not based on the movies. This is a good book to refer to when one wants to visualize the characters or artefacts and know some specific details.
Thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for providing the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
July 10, 2024
Gorgeous encyclopedia for all Tolkien lovers!! I absolutely LOVED the illustrations that went along with each entry & found it super easy to dive into and read about what interested me at the time. This is perfect for any Tolkien fan & focuses on the lore for The Hobbit (although there is, of course, some crossover with Lord of the Rings info)
Really beautifully compiled book, that made me eager to re-read The Hobbit once again. Huge thanks to NetGalley, Damien Bador, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review this e-copy! My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Really beautifully compiled book, that made me eager to re-read The Hobbit once again. Huge thanks to NetGalley, Damien Bador, and Quarto Publishing for the chance to read and review this e-copy! My thoughts and opinions are my own.
August 6, 2024
What a splendid book! This is a lovely illustrated encyclopedia of characters related to JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit. The entries are detailed and clearly written. The style of the book fits with the Tolkien theme. The illustrations are detailed and lovely to look at. This book would appeal to the gamut of Tolkien fans. From casual readers to deeply devout aficionados—this book will be a gift for anyone’s collection. Lovely work. Very well done.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC. My opinions are solely my own.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this digital ARC. My opinions are solely my own.
September 4, 2024
What a wonderful book. As a long time admirer of Tolkien, this book is a worthy addition to all other books written on the subject. Beautifully illustrated and well written, I agree with other reviews that there is very little new to learn from this book but it does add another layer of appreciation of Tolkien and his genius. This is definitely more suitable as a physical book in order to fully appreciate the illustrations and I would be happy to have this in my real library. Altogether wonderful. My thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for the chance to review this book.
August 23, 2023
It is a well-written and immersive encyclopedia of characters, world-building, and everything in between from the beloved world of J. R. R. Tolkien.
It's a beautiful book filled with knowledge for all nerds of Middle-earth, fantasy, and literature.
I like Tolkien, but I'm not an expert, and I still got a lot out of reading this.
It's a beautiful book filled with knowledge for all nerds of Middle-earth, fantasy, and literature.
I like Tolkien, but I'm not an expert, and I still got a lot out of reading this.
August 27, 2024
A informative but concise encyclopedia for the times readers may get overwhelmed with the many names and places in Tolkien's world. Beautifully laid out with excellent aesthetics and illustrations. I can't wait to get my own physical copy!
Thank you to NetGalley and Francis Lincoln for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley and Francis Lincoln for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 1, 2023
What a fantastic and magical read! I could get lost in this book for ages, and soak it in. I highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys The Hobbit.
This is one that I am going to put on my "need to buy" list when it becomes available next year.
This is one that I am going to put on my "need to buy" list when it becomes available next year.
January 4, 2025
Beautifully illustrated and written, a very comprehensive encyclopaedia based on The Hobbit and Tolkien’s wider Middle Earth world.
Only gripe was not having descriptions of the illustrations
Only gripe was not having descriptions of the illustrations
November 12, 2024
Tuto encyklopedii jsem si vybrala, protože jsem doufala v doplnění světa Středozemě. Chtěla jsem si pospojovat informace, jelikož Tolkien stvořil opravdu obrovský komplexní svět s mnoha postavami a místy, přičemž vše má několik názvů v různých jazycích, stvořil celé dějiny skrz stovky let až tisíciletí. A tak je docela obtížné si v tom udržet přehled.
Kniha je rozdělena na několik částí - osoby, národy, jazyky, předměty a tak dále. V každé části je uvedeno několik základních nejdůležitějších témat. Informace v těchto kapitolách pro mě byly hodně známé, ale dozvěděla jsem se i nějaké novinky. Nicméně mi hodně vadilo, že nebyly vždy seřazeny chronologicky a skákalo se v čase sem tam, což mi způsobovalo zmatky. A navíc se víc jak polovina textu neustále opakovala, takže některý děj z knihy Hobit budete za celou dobu číst třeba i dvacetkrát. Což mě časem neskutečně štvalo.
Pasáže, kde se spekuluje nad tím, kde všude autor bral inspiraci jsem opět brala s rezervou, stejně jako u jiných knih. Hledat podobnosti se dá všude a nechce se mi věřit, že by u tolika detailů, postav či dějových linek autor "bral" nápady z jiných děl. Spíš doufám, že z většiny jde o jeho nápady, u kterých ostatní mají potřebu hledat zdroje. Ale kdo ví...
Celý tento počin je doplněn i pár ilustracemi, které jsou pěkným lákadlem. Nicméně můžu říct, že kniha je spíše pro sběratele, kteří mají rádi velkou sbírku o Středozemi a budou chtít nasyslit každou vydanou publikaci. Takový tahač peněz řekla bych. Jinak mi kniha popravdě mnoho nedala. Byla by to krásná encyklopedie, kdyby bylo ilustrací více a méně opakovaného textu, který tvořil zbytečnou vatu na protahování počtu stránek.
Kniha je rozdělena na několik částí - osoby, národy, jazyky, předměty a tak dále. V každé části je uvedeno několik základních nejdůležitějších témat. Informace v těchto kapitolách pro mě byly hodně známé, ale dozvěděla jsem se i nějaké novinky. Nicméně mi hodně vadilo, že nebyly vždy seřazeny chronologicky a skákalo se v čase sem tam, což mi způsobovalo zmatky. A navíc se víc jak polovina textu neustále opakovala, takže některý děj z knihy Hobit budete za celou dobu číst třeba i dvacetkrát. Což mě časem neskutečně štvalo.
Pasáže, kde se spekuluje nad tím, kde všude autor bral inspiraci jsem opět brala s rezervou, stejně jako u jiných knih. Hledat podobnosti se dá všude a nechce se mi věřit, že by u tolika detailů, postav či dějových linek autor "bral" nápady z jiných děl. Spíš doufám, že z většiny jde o jeho nápady, u kterých ostatní mají potřebu hledat zdroje. Ale kdo ví...
Celý tento počin je doplněn i pár ilustracemi, které jsou pěkným lákadlem. Nicméně můžu říct, že kniha je spíše pro sběratele, kteří mají rádi velkou sbírku o Středozemi a budou chtít nasyslit každou vydanou publikaci. Takový tahač peněz řekla bych. Jinak mi kniha popravdě mnoho nedala. Byla by to krásná encyklopedie, kdyby bylo ilustrací více a méně opakovaného textu, který tvořil zbytečnou vatu na protahování počtu stránek.
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