This is an amazing book for any Lord of the Rings enthusiast. John Garth book explores the life of Tolkien with his book. Packed with fantastic pictures and drawings from the writer as well as other artists, as well as details of the landscapes and geography, history and folklore that influenced the creation of Middle Earth as well as points in his life which have found their way into his books.
I first read the Hobbit when I was only 8 years old and have recently listened to it on Audible. I have also read LOTR three times over the years, so it was a pleasure to read Garth's book and see where the influences come from. There were things I had not heard before about Tolkien and some I knew.
Even though I received this from Netgalley and the publisher I will be buying this book as it is one I want sitting on my bookshelf when I pick up the Hobbit and LOTR to read again or even to listen to BBC dramatisations or audiobooks.
An excellent companion to the classic books.