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[Jon Hodgson]

The Victor Ambrus illustrations are amazing.

[Eluadin]

A Guide to Tolkien, also by David Day

The Complete Guide to Middle Earth by Robert Foster

The Atlas of Middle Earth by Karen Wynn Fonstad

Journeys of Frodo by Barbara Strachey

The Origins of Tolkien's Middle Earth for Dummies by Greg Harvey

... People my sneer at this last one as it presents information in the same way as other "Dummies..." books but I've found it to be a pretty good resource when I've used it.

Great recommendations!

Verilyn Flieger's books on Tolkien and Middle-earth astound, and my favourite still remains Michael Stanton's Hobbits, Elves, and Wizards. Stunningly simple and profoundly enjoyable, and down right easy to read!

Regards,
Scott