The Complete Tolkien Companion, J E A Tyler

"The New Tolkien Companion" contains almost every known fact, name, 'foreign' word, date, and etymological allusion from Middle Earth, together with explanations of the various Elvish writing systems, and with maps, charts, and genealogical tables developed by the compiler and drawn by Kevin Reilly. Including all references to the Silmarillion, the events that set the stage for the Ring trilogy, this edition is revised and updated for a new century of Tolkien fans. 'Fascinating...for every Tolkien reader it is a must'. - "Yorkshire Post".