The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition) by Karen Wynn Fonstad
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Book Reviews of The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)
Book Review: A highly useful resource for Tolkien Fans
Summary: 4 Stars
As most printings of the Trilogy include a map, this book may seem unnecessary. In my opinion, the converse is true. The small map printed in the Trilogy is nothing but an appetizer compared this atlas. While the book was printed in only two colors, it has excellent detail. I found the maps of the battles quite useful, giving a better idea of how the battles progressed. The book also details the times covered only slightly in the books, as well as the era of the Silmarillion.In addition, this book is highly recommended as a supplement for those watching the movie. Tolkien created a universe so vast that it is easy to get lost, especially in Peter Jackson's excellent movie.
Book Review: Big helper for The Hobbit and The lord of the Ring..!!
Summary: 4 Stars
I'm so glad that I bought this book. It helped me a lot to understand and get the pictures of what/when/where and how each characters did in the Lord of the Ring trilogy books. There're maps of the journeys in the Hobbit and The fellowship of the rings. Maps of many important places such as, Lonely mountain, Rivendell/ Lothorian. Also, there're pictures summary about all the battles (Helms deep..etc).. All the maps are more in detail than Tolkien maps found in the books. If you have a little hard time to imagine all of the landscape and places Tolkien described (just like me), this book is a must-have one.. Recommended!!Book Review: If you love Tolkien, ya gotta have this book!
Summary: 4 Stars
A few errors but all in all a wonderful companion to Tolkien's works. These maps take you 'there'. There's a comparison chart tracing Bilbo's steps to the Lonely Mountain by way of Rivendale and then traces the Fellowship's footsteps to Rivendale and then on to Mordor. Charts showing buildings and caverns make these places come alive. I keep this book and The Guide to Middle Earth next to whatever Tolkien book I am reading or re reading! Ya just gotta have this book!Book Review: Incredible Detail
Summary: 4 Stars
When I recieved this atlas as a gift last year I was ecstatic. No more rellying on torn, bent, and small front page maps any more.This is an incredibly comprehensive work. Not only is there a wonderfully clear and easy to read map on nearly every page, but also commentary on how that map relates to the text.
I definetely recommend this to any true Tolkien fan. Lots of detailed building layout maps are also included.
Book Review: Close, but no bananas
Summary: 4 Stars
This atlas really helped me see where I was at as I read the Lord of the Rings. I could see how long it took to get from one place to another and how long they were at a single place without having to look it up again.
The reason I only gave it four stars is because it was the work of a fan, and not the actual maps of J.R.R. Tolkien. I was kind of looking for that.
Other than that it was great :P