This deluxe edition of David Day's hugely popular The Atlas of Tolkien is a handsome hardback with an embossed and foiled cover, gilt edges and ribbon marker. Published in a larger format, this edition features some all-new artwork and charts alongside the familiar, exquisite maps, sketches and paintings from a host of brilliant artists.This colour atlas is a complete guide to the weird and wonderful geography of Tolkien's world and it charts the shaping of Arda from its creation, and the events in the annals of Middle-earth. It is the perfect companion to A Dictionary of Tolkien, and the perfect gift for fans of Tolkien's world.Contents include:- The Creation of Arda- The Undying Lands- Middle-earth- Beleriand Kingdoms in the First Age- Númenórean Empire in the Second Age- Dúnedain Kingdoms in the Third Age- The Fourth AgeAlso available in the series: A Dictionary of Tolkien and The Ring Legends of TolkienThis book has not been prepared, authorized, licensed or endorsed by J. R. R. Tolkien's heirs or estate, nor by any of the publishers or distributors of the book The Lord of the Rings or any other work written by J. R. R. Tolkien, nor anyone involved in the creation, production or distribution of the films based on the book.