I really enjoyed getting to read about some of the little details concerning the weaponry and fighting styles of the Peoples of Middle Earth.

It was pretty good with plenty of art, I'm not quite sure if I like the order in which the various races/people were represented, but all in all a good reference book

In line with the "Art" books, this is an interesting buy for all LOTR and specifically LOTR movies die hard fans.

All time favourite!

Product Description
Lavishly illustrated with 1,000 photos, paintings, maps, sculptures and sketches, most appearing here for the first time, Weapons and Warfare is an indispensable chronicle of [Peter Jackson's film:] The Lord of the Rings' many creatures, warriors, armies and battlegrounds. From the graceful and proficient Elven soldiers to the horrendous war machines of the Dark Lord, each culture's approach to combat is explained - how they fought, why they were fighting, what armor they wore and what weapons they used against their enemies. Now you can get as close to a marauding Orc as you could ever wish, without suffering the consequences! Armed with a wealth of fascinating facts and unique imagery, and with an exclusive foreword by Christopher Lee and an introduction by the Academy Award winner Richard Taylor, Weapons and Warfare promises to be the most striking companion to The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy ever published.

Loved the movies, loved the book. :)

Do I need to say anything

(Read as a kid, Review from 2024)

Like similar books for the Star Wars franchise, I kept reading and rereading this in 5th and 6th grade at the height of my Lord of the Ring movie phase. I just thought it was nice and detailed getting all this lore (albeit one for the Peter Jackson movies, I doubt much of the content came from Tolkien’s actual lore except particular parts).

Any book with LTR & weapons in the title has got to be cool, and it was! This may be a little bit of geek overload but after falling (nearly) more deeply in love with these movies than I am with my wife I'm proud to be geekified through and through.

My childhood captured in one book.

It's faithful to the movies, not Tolkien's books, but I find it to be gentle and pleasant in its speculations and it reads smoothly and compellingly. The chapters proceed very nicely, and they feel coherent and well built-up.

It is perfect for what it is. And I feel great reading it. What it is, is an overview of the essence of the movie 'canon', with concept art purported to come from ME sources instead of Weta, and intruiging reflections and theories made by the author based on the movies. It is meant to inform and enthrall. And it does that just so well.

Christopher Lee's foreword reflects what I have also felt: that Tolkien's work embodies an elevated epic, on the grandest scale, whose power is timeless and undiminished. Jackson captured that essence superbly, and that is what makes this book so good.

It is probably mostly a nostalgia treat for us whom LoTR was their greatest obsession and passion in childhood/adolescence, but I can also recommend it to people who are interested in just dipping their toes again into the wonder of the movies, and dream about the world that Jackson and Weta helped flesh out.

It's just really, really great. Honestly, I just love this book so much.

However, if you're looking for poetry and lore, I would refer you to Tolkien himself.

Este libro repleto de dibujos y fotografías nos ofrece una información que no se da en las películas y que sólo lo podríamos encontrar leyéndose los libros. Aparte de las armas y armaduras de los personajes más importantes de la trilogía del Señor de los Anillos también nos relatan los sucesos más importantes como si de un texto histórico se tratara. Es un libro resumen bastante útil.
Los detalles sobre el empleo y el diseño de las armas y armaduras nos hace una idea de la profundización a la que llegó Tolkien desarrollando las distintas Culturas de las distintas razas de la Tierra Media.

This was a really interesting and useful guide to the weapons of LOTR. I recommend it to anyone with a strong interest in the films.

*The Lord of the Rings: Weapons and Warfare* is a richly detailed guide that explores the iconic battles, weaponry, and strategies of Middle-earth. With stunning visuals and behind-the-scenes insights, it's a must-read for fans and fantasy enthusiasts alike.