# The Atlas of Middle-Earth — Revised Edition

Edition: The Atlas of Middle-Earth is Karen Wynn Fonstad's revised guide to the geography of Tolkien's world. It brings together maps and diagrams of journeys, battles, locations and thematic details across the Elder Days and the Third Age, with an appendix and index for reference.

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## At a glance

- Maps and diagrams cover journeys, battles and key places across Middle-earth's First, Second and Third Ages.
- The listing describes thematic maps of climate, vegetation, languages and population distribution.
- Includes plans and descriptions of castles, buildings and distinctive landforms, plus an appendix and index.
- The revised-edition description says nearly one third of the maps are new and the text is fully revised.

## Pros

- Offers a map-led way to follow character journeys and relate places and events across Tolkien's works.
- The appendix and index are useful for looking up and cross-referencing locations and maps.
- Customer feedback highlights the illustrations and the way times and distances can make the setting feel more tangible.

## Specifications

### Edition and publication
- Edition: Revised ed.
- Publisher: William Morrow & Company
- Publication date: 10 April 2001
- Language: English
- Print length: 224 pages
### Identifiers
- ISBN-10: 0618126996
- ISBN-13: 978-0618126996
### Dimensions and installation
- Weight listed: 499 g
- Dimensions: 20.32 x 1.42 x 27.64 cm

## A good fit for

- Tolkien readers who want a geographic companion to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.
- Readers looking for maps and reference material rather than a narrative retelling.
- Fans interested in following journeys, battles and locations across different ages of Middle-earth.

## Less suited to

- Readers seeking a novel or a text-only overview of Tolkien's stories.
- Buyers who specifically need a newly published edition, as the listed publication date is 10 April 2001.

## Customer feedback

Customer feedback describes the atlas as informative, with appealing maps and illustrations. Some feedback says that times and distances help make Middle-earth feel more tangible. The supplied rating distribution is strongly weighted towards five-star ratings, but aggregate scores do not explain individual experiences. The reported strengths suit readers who want geographic detail and visual reference, while the book's appeal depends on wanting maps and lore rather than a new story.
- Positive themes: Customers praise the informative content and the maps and illustrations.
- Positive themes: Feedback notes that the geographic detail, including times and distances, can make the setting feel more tangible.

## Frequently asked questions

### What does this atlas cover?
The listing describes maps and diagrams of journeys, battles and locations across the First, Second and Third Ages, as well as thematic maps and plans of buildings and landforms.
### Which Tolkien works does it relate to?
The listing presents it as a guide to the world of The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.
### Is this the revised edition?
Yes. The product details identify the edition as “Revised ed.” The description says the text is fully revised and nearly one third of the maps are new.
### How substantial is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 224 pages and dimensions of 20.32 x 1.42 x 27.64 cm.

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