#### **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 wrote *The Lord of the Rings* in 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 celebrates *Why We Love Middle-earth*. ** ***The Lord of the Rings* omnibus for all.** Who wrote *The Lord of the Rings*? What details are in the movies, books, and other stories—and how do they tie together? Intrigued by Amazon’s new show *The Lord of the Rings* : *The Rings of Power*? What’s the story as Tolkien told it? Dive into Middle-earth’s expansive lore with *Why We Love Middle-earth* , a fandom book about Tolkien’s work. **The perfect companion for any Middle-earth traveler.** Written by beloved Tolkien commenters of *The Prancing Pony Podcast* , Shawn E. Marchese and Alan Sisto, *Why We Love Middle-earth* is the ultimate guide to the fandom. Newcomers and existing fans of Tolkien will revel in the dragon’s hoard of information inside. **Inside, find:** * 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 **If you enjoy fandom books or a good book about Tolkien’s works such as *Atlas Of Middle-Earth* , *Recipes from the World of Tolkien* , or *Why We Love Star Wars* , you’ll love *Why We Love Middle-earth*.**