The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook

[Elvellyn]

I just got this book called The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook A Concise Guide to His Life, Writings, and World of Middle Earth.
It was written by a guy named Colin Duriez, who "has written and lectured extensively on Tolkien and Lord of the Rings ."

Anyway, my question was has anybody else ever heard of this book?

[Fimbrethil]

I've heard a little about it. My big brother has it(I think). And he told me I could borrow it but I didn't think it would be that interesting. Is it any good?????

[Elvellyn]

I just got it today Jennifer. Its pretty neat.
Its written in dictionary format, like you look up a term and they tell you some stuff bout it.

[Rían]

A good test - see who it says the father of Gil-Galad is :) If the author hasn't really studied extensively, it will say Fingon.

[WallRocker]

I've been wanting to get that book. I've looked at in the bookstores and it looks really good:)

[Gwaimir Windgem]

I have it; or at least, I used to. I'm not sure if it's made the last few moves. :( But I found it to rather interesting. It was written about Tolkien, and had a number of references to his life, people important to him, etc., as well as concepts in the Lord of the Rings, and names, places, etc. It was a good book indeed.

[Fimbrethil]

Maybe I should read it then.