I own quite a few books like this, scaled a bit bigger than printer paper, full-color, lavishly illustrated. Many of them are Star Wars books, but the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies went down a similar path and released books detailing the production of the films - props, costumes, and so on - and detailing races or cultures or the like based on what they carried or how they dressed. Some of them focus on geography (as this one too peaks in to), but most are about people and things.

This book is also a movie-guide, but focusing on weapons, armor and general warfare of Middle Earth. Taking inspiration and photos from all 3 movies, it is a great asset to relive famous moments from them or get to know certain characters or pieces of named gear better. While such books are almost always want to ride the hype for some additional cash when such movies are released (this specific book in 2003), but it is nonetheless an outstanding visual guide that fans of the trilogy will appreciate.

Finally finished. Enjoyable, but a long read. Enjoyed the photos from the movie.

Another amazing book.

Loved this series! Cool books.

Davvero ben fatto, ottime le immagini e le mappe, provenienti dai tre film di Peter Jackson. Ho apprezzato soprattutto la correttezza delle didascalie e delle spiegazioni.

Muy buen cierre de la trilogia,,,

Great reference work for the fans of all things Middle Earth.

Thanks for letting me borrow it for so long, Ted!

Just mind-blowing

Great coffee-table book, if you're nerdy enough. Fortunately I am, and so are most of my friends and family. Nice descriptions, interesting background on the armies of middle earth.

Me gustó pero es muy pesado. De la saga el peor 3/5