[Map of Middle Earth]

“Such is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.” – Elrond

This iconic representation of the cartography of Middle-earth was originally created by Christopher Tolkien (note the monogram below the compass rose), using the close input of his father. Toponyms like Mordor, the Shire, Helm’s Deep, and Rivendell bring to life many of the most memorable locations from the rich lore. Bold colors and striking geographic features provide a lively overview of one of the most popular fantasy worlds ever imagined – one that now spans a media empire encompassing books, movies, television shows, video games, and more.

Published by Houghton Mifflin in 1982 to accompany the Lord of the Rings trilogy.