The Hobbit and History
Companion to The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Nonfiction, Entertainment, Film, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism, History
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781630266257 | |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company | Publication: | November 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Wiley | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781630266257 |
| Publisher: | Turner Publishing Company |
| Publication: | November 4, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Wiley |
| Language: | English |
Movie tie-in: The book will release in time for the last Hobbit movie installation, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (December 17, 2014). Popularity: J.R.R. Tolkien and The Hobbit are virtually household names; the bestselling book is a classic, and this book will become an essential companion book for fans. Various contributors: Each chapter is written on a specific topic (Tolkien’s background, riddles, food, mythology and legends, Vikings, etc.) by a different contributor, lending historical expertise and a variety of interesting content to the book. Topic: The Hobbit and History is the first of its kind to provide inside information on Tolkien’s life and his inspiration for the novel from a cultural, historical perspective of European culture. Audience: This book has wide appeal with fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, his novels, and fans of the movies (Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit). Series: This is the fifth book in the Wiley Pop Culture and History series, each book focusing on the history behind a popular literary and/or movie character (Harry Potter, Twilight, Star Wars, Star Trek). These books continue to sell well. Illustrations: contains 10 illustrations, including some of Tolkien’s original sketches
Movie tie-in: The book will release in time for the last Hobbit movie installation, The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies (December 17, 2014). Popularity: J.R.R. Tolkien and The Hobbit are virtually household names; the bestselling book is a classic, and this book will become an essential companion book for fans. Various contributors: Each chapter is written on a specific topic (Tolkien’s background, riddles, food, mythology and legends, Vikings, etc.) by a different contributor, lending historical expertise and a variety of interesting content to the book. Topic: The Hobbit and History is the first of its kind to provide inside information on Tolkien’s life and his inspiration for the novel from a cultural, historical perspective of European culture. Audience: This book has wide appeal with fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, his novels, and fans of the movies (Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit). Series: This is the fifth book in the Wiley Pop Culture and History series, each book focusing on the history behind a popular literary and/or movie character (Harry Potter, Twilight, Star Wars, Star Trek). These books continue to sell well. Illustrations: contains 10 illustrations, including some of Tolkien’s original sketches
