J.E.A. Tyler is an author and journalist specializing in music, historical biography, archeology, and anthropology. His other books include The Beatles: An Illustrated Record (1974) and I Hate Rock and Roll (1983). He lives in Sussex, England.
"If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, this is a great reference book, as it has entries that will probably jog the memories of even the most ardent adherent... this one has it all." --Kansas City Star "One of the newer reference volumes that attempts to explain Tolkien's densely imaginative world." --Seattle Times "A treasure of arcane information that will be helpful to the casual reader... as well as to the newly minted Middle-earth fanatic who wants to learn everything as soon as possible." --South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Excellent." --Creative Loafing (Atlanta) "There's nothing you can't find in Tyler's tome of Middle Earth knowledge... indispensable... a sine qua non for new and experienced Tolkien readers alike." --TheTrades "This book will help you, even as it gives you a chance to read about and delight in correlations between things that you never realized, or small, assorted facts that you glanced past." --Fantastica Daily "A resource that will bring further enjoyment to those already familiar with LotR and its associated works... a wonderful achievement for Tyler, and will make a welcome addition to the library of anyone who has come to consider Frodo and the lot as de facto members of the family." --ScifiDimensions "A detailed and sweeping compendium, this book is a valuable reference to have handy when reading, re-reading, and re-re-reading Tolkien's work." --SFRevu "Essential for a new generation of readers to fully enjoy Tolkien's version in a new century... an invaluable aid to a better understanding of Middle Earth and deserves a place on the shelf right next to The Hobbit." --Baryon Magazine
If you've tried to wade through The Lord of the Rings or The Hobbit but find the names, places, languages, or histories a bit daunting, then this book may be just what you need. Originally issued in 1976 and now completely revised, Tyler's work explains, translates, and links every reference in The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and other stories Tolkien wrote. Tyler has chased down everything from names and dates to weapons, food, and drink. You can find a four-page explanation of Ringwraiths and a complete history of Gollum. You can read a history of the great kings of Middle-earth and explanations of various Elvish writing systems and see maps, charts, and genealogical tables, all of which serve to make reading Tolkien a much richer experience. Tolkien experts and new readers will find this alphabetically arranged companion a valuable guide through the rich world of Middle-earth. Recommended for all collections.-Ron Ratliff, Kansas State Univ., Manhattan Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
"If you're a fan of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, this is a great reference book, as it has entries that will probably jog the memories of even the most ardent adherent... this one has it all." --Kansas City Star "One of the newer reference volumes that attempts to explain Tolkien's densely imaginative world." --Seattle Times "A treasure of arcane information that will be helpful to the casual reader... as well as to the newly minted Middle-earth fanatic who wants to learn everything as soon as possible." --South Florida Sun-Sentinel "Excellent." --Creative Loafing (Atlanta) "There's nothing you can't find in Tyler's tome of Middle Earth knowledge... indispensable... a sine qua non for new and experienced Tolkien readers alike." --TheTrades "This book will help you, even as it gives you a chance to read about and delight in correlations between things that you never realized, or small, assorted facts that you glanced past." --Fantastica Daily "A resource that will bring further enjoyment to those already familiar with LotR and its associated works... a wonderful achievement for Tyler, and will make a welcome addition to the library of anyone who has come to consider Frodo and the lot as de facto members of the family." --ScifiDimensions "A detailed and sweeping compendium, this book is a valuable reference to have handy when reading, re-reading, and re-re-reading Tolkien's work." --SFRevu "Essential for a new generation of readers to fully enjoy Tolkien's version in a new century... an invaluable aid to a better understanding of Middle Earth and deserves a place on the shelf right next to The Hobbit." --Baryon Magazine
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