The Dark Powers of Tolkien: DELUXE EDITION

Delve into the heart of darkness within J.R.R. Tolkien's legendary works with this deluxe edition of David Day's The Dark Powers of Tolkien. This handsome hardback explores the formidable entities of evil that shape the epic narratives of The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, and The Silmarillion, examining their origins and influence from the creation of Arda to the War of the Ring.

This deluxe edition boasts an embossed and foiled cover, gilt edges, and a ribbon marker, presented in a larger format. It features a compelling collection of all-new artwork alongside familiar, exquisite maps, sketches, and paintings by a host of brilliant artists, offering a visually rich exploration of Tolkien's portrayal of evil.

Without formidable challenges, there can be no heroes. The Dark Powers of Tolkien meticulously examines these mighty entities at work in Tolkien's writing and the very nature of evil itself, tracing its manifestations through key ages and figures.

Contents Include:

• Melkor and the Origins of Evil
• Morgoth the Dark Enemy In the First Age
• Sauron the Ring Lord In the Second Age
• Sauron the Necromancer In the Third Age
• The Way of the Ring

Specifications:

• Brand: Cassell
• Author: David Day
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Page Count: 256 pages
• Dimensions: 18.4 x 2.4 x 23.4 cm
• Weight: 814g
• Release Date: 10 September 2026
• ISBN-10: 1788407245
• ISBN-13: 978-1788407243

This book is part of the 'Tolkien Illustrated Guides' series, with this being book 4 of 6.

Discover the essential forces of darkness that make Tolkien's world so compelling in this essential deluxe edition.