A guide to J.R.R. Tolkiens Lord of the Rings books including The Hobbit. The book is written in a question-and-answer format which lets the reader discover the ancient myths legends and events that fired Tolkiens imagination and led to him creating his fantastical world. Why do hobbits live in holes? Who and what inspired Gandalf? Why are Tolkiens elves tall? These and many other questions are explored.
