Reference works

BBC The Big Read Book of Books. DK, 2003

The nation's 100 favorite books

BBC tv held the election for the most popular books of the country. In this large size paperback the top 100 are presented. Contains The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and many more fantasy novels (like Gormenghast and Discworld). 1st edition. Illustrated.

Judy Allen, Fantasy Encyclopedia

A Guide to Fabulous Beasts and Magical Beings

Kingfisher, 2005. 1st edition. Hardback. Profusely illustrated alphabetic reference work.*

George Beahm, The Essential J.R.R. Tolkien Sourcebook

A fan's guide to Middle-earth and beyond

New Page, 2004. A heavily illustrated overview what one can collect in the Tolkien field (both books and merchandise), where to buy (but you already know that :-) - en interviews with Tolkien illustrators. 1st editiion. Paperback.

Martin Breese, Breese's Guide to Modern First Editions

London, 1993

The current marketvalue of almost 1500 first edition, plus profiles of more than 100 most collected authors, including Tolkien. 1st edition. Hardback.

Rick Gekoski, Tolkien's Gown and Other Stories of Great Authors and Rare Books

Contable, 2004

Discusses first editions and the story behind them. The second chapter deals with Tolkien and The Hobbit. 1st edition. Hardback.

John Clute and John Grant (ed.), The Encyclopedia of Fantasy

Orbit, 1997

A massive book (well over a 1000 pages long and weighing more than 2 kilo’s) with everything relating to fantasy, focussed on authors and movies, but others like illustrators, genres, societies and such are not neglected. Every fantasy-author ever (from Shakespearre to the present) has an entry, consisting of a biography, a critical analyse of the mayor works, a listing of other publications and secondairy literature. No illustrations or fancy pictures, just two columns on each pages of fine print. De entry ‘Tolkien’ is just over 9 columns. An invaluable work of reference. 1st edition. Hardback.

John Clute, Science Fiction: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Dorling, 1995

Overview of each aspect of SF; books, comics, movies, tv. 1st edition. Hardback. Illustrated in colour and b&w.

David Day, A Tolkien Bestiary. Londen, 1979

1st edition

"A comprehensive reference guide to all the living creatures that inhabited Middle-earth and the Undying Lands." Hardback. Illustrated in colour and b&w. Antiquarian: fine condition (slight wear on the dustjacket).*

David Day, A Tolkien Bestiary. Gramercy, 2001

"A comprehensive reference guide to all the living creatures that inhabited Middle-earth and the Undying Lands." Hardback. Illustrated in colour and b&w.

David Day, Guide to Tolkien's World. A Bestiary

San Diego

Paperback edition of A Tolkien Bestiary.

David Day, Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

Fireside. Reissue with some small alterations of A Tolkien Bestiary. Illustrated in colour and b&w. Oversized paperback.*

Michael Drout (ed.), J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia

Scholarship and Critical Assessment

A detailed work of reference and scholarship, this one volume Encyclopedia includes discussions of all the fundamental issues in Tolkien scholarship written by the leading scholars in the field.

Coverage not only presents the most recent scholarship on J. R. R. Tolkien, but also introduces and explores the author and scholar's life and work within their historical and cultural contexts. Tolkien's fiction and his sources of influence are examined along with his artistic and academic achievements- including his translations of medieval texts- teaching posts, linguistic works, and the languages he created. The 550 alphabetically arranged entries fall within the following categories of topics:
· Adaptations
· Art and illustrations
· Characters in Tolkien's work
· Critical history and scholarship
· Influence of Tolkien
· Languages
· Biography
· Literary sources
· Literature
· Creatures and peoples of Middle-earth
· Objects in Tolkien's work
· Places in Tolkien's work
· Reception of Tolkien
· Medieval scholars
· Scholarship by Tolkien
· Medieval literature
· Stylistic elements
· Themes in Tolkien's works
· Theological/ philosophical concepts and philosophers
· Tolkien's contemporary history and culture
· Works of literature

The work is edited by Michael D.C. Drout, from Wheaton College, with the participation of Tom Shippey, Verlyn Flieger, Marjorie Burns, and Douglas Anderson.*

Colin Duriez and David Porter, The Inklings Handbook.

The lives, thoughts and writings of C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield and their friends

London, 2001. 1st edition. Hardback.

Colin Duriez, Tolkien and The Lord of the Rings

A Guide To Middle-earth

Besides a short biography and chronology consists this book mainly of a alphabetical list of names, places and events in Middle-earth. Sutton, 2004. 1st edition thus. Paperback. Cover by Martin Latham.

Angie Erregio, The Rough Guide to The Lord of the Rings

London, 2003

Easy to read pocket with some info on Tolkien, the books, the movies. Illustrated with stills from the movies. 1st edition.*

Promo-poster The Rough Guide to The Lord of the Rings

Poster shows the cover of the book and text. 12x24"/30x60 cm.

Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth. HarperCollins, 1993

From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion

Paperback. Cover by John Howe.*

Robert Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle-earth. HarperCollins, 2003

From The Hobbit to The Silmarillion

Updated edition in which an index is added and an introdutcion by Ted Nasmith on the 50 colour illustrations from him in this edition (a number here published for the first time). Hardback. Signed by Ted Nasmith on the title page.*

James H. Gillam, Treasures from the Misty Mountains

A Collectors Guide to Tolkien

Ontario, 2001. 1st edition. Paperback. An overview of the merchandise that has appeared over the years. Nicely illustrated, but far from complete.

Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Lord of the Rings

A Reader's Companion

Houghton Mifflin, 2005. 1st edition. Hardback. Line for line annotations to The Lord of the Rings.*

Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Lord of the Rings (UK)

A Reader's Companion

HarperCollins, 2005. 1st edition. Hardback. Line for line annotations to The Lord of the Rings.

Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, The Lord of the Rings (paperback)

A Reader's Companion

HarperCollins, 2005. 1st edition. Pocket. Line for line annotations to The Lord of the Rings.*

Hammond/Scull, The JRR Tolkien Companion and Guide Set (HoM)

HoughtonMifflin, 2006. 1st edition. Slipcase containing the hardbacks Chronology and Reader's Guide.*

Hammond/Scull, The JRR Tolkien Companion and Guide Set (HarC)

HarperCollins, 2006. 1st edition. Slipcase containing the hardbacks Chronology and Reader's Guide.*

Hammond/Scull, The JRR Tolkien Companion and Guide: Chronology

HarperCollins, 2006. 1st edition. Hardback. A day-to-day account of Tolkien's life. Plus a bibliography of his work, including translations.*

Hammond/Scull, The JRR Tolkien Companion and Guide: Reader's Guide

HarperCollins, 2006. 1st edition. Hardback. Articles and essays on Tolkien's life and work.*

Greg Harvey, The Origins of Tolkien's Middle-earth for Dummies.

The fun and easy way to explore the myths and themes of The Lord of the Rings

Wiley, 2003. Paperback. Illustrated.

Iain Lowson e.a., World of the Rings.

The unauthorised guide to the world of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Richmond, 2002. 1st edition. Paperback. Illustrated. "The perfect beginners guide."

Alberto Manguel and Gianni Guadalupi, The Dictionary of Imaginary Places

Bloomsbury, 1999

Updated reissue. With many references to Middle-earth. Paperback. Illustrated with many maps and plans.

Nancy Martsch (ed.), List of Tolkienalia

Beyond Bree, 1995

Lists of products, calendars, posters, audio, video's, games and miniatures. Dated, but still usefull. Magazine format.

Alister E. McGrath (ed.), The Blackwell Encyclopedia of Modern Christian Thought

Oxford, 1995

1st edition. Paperback. Lemma on Lewis and Tolkien.

Myth & Magic. The Complete Fantasy Reference

Titan, 1999

With an introduction by Terry Brooks. With chapters on theme's like magic, races, armour, mythical beings and legends. Tolkien is frequently given as an example. 1st edition. Paperback. Illustrated.

Michael W. Perry, Untangling Tolkien

A Chronology and Commentary for The Lord of the Rings

Inklings Books, 2003. "A day-by-day reference, describing what each character is doing on that day." 1st edition. Paperback.

David Pringle (ed.), Fantasy: The Definitive Illustrated Guide

Carlton, 2002

With an introduction by Terry Pratchett. Chapters on The Origins of Fantasy, Fantastic Story-types and Themes, Fantasy Movies, Fantasy Television, Fantasy Games and Fantasy Worlds, plus a Who’s Who in Fantasy and an A-Z of fantastic characters. Many references to Tolkien. 1st edition. Largesize paperback. Illustrated with 150 colour plates and 105 b&w plates.

Frank Rottensteiner, The Science Fiction Book. An Illustrated History

London, 1975

1st edition.. Largesize paperback. Tolkien is discussed. Antiquarian: fine condition.

J.E.A. Tyler, The Complete Tolkien Companion. Pan, 2002

Fully revised and updated edition

1st edition thus. Paperback. Cover by Ted Nasmith.*

Edmund Wainwright, Tolkien's Mythology for England

A Middle-earth Companion

Anglo-Saxon Books, 2004. "Focusses on The Lord of the Rings and shows how Tolkien's knowledge of early English literature and history helped shape the book's plot and characters." 1st edition. Hardback.*

Sagan om Tolkien. Swedish publicity leaflet

B&w leaflet on Tolkien by his Swedish publisher, issued in the centenary year 1992. With three photo's and a page from the manuscript.*

Tolkien: A Guide. British publicity leaflet

HarperCollins, 2000

Colour leaflet on Tolkien, the covers of all the edition in print and special attention to the millennium edition of The Lord of the Rings.