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1	Anthem more books like this by Ayn Rand add to wishlist A novel about a man who lives in the dark ages of the future, in a loveless world where it takes courage to love the woman of his choice and pursue knowledge. Writing in opposition to the collectivist sentiments of modern times, Rand sought to illustrate the threats to human liberty inherent in social notions of altruism and charity, and in ANTHEM ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Dune more books like this by Frank Herbert add to wishlist The first volume of a series co-written by Frank Herbert's son, examining the prehistory of the legendary planet of Arrakis, more commonly known as Dune. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.76! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Grendel more books like this by John Gardner add to wishlist A retelling of the Beowulf mythology from the perspective of Grendel, the monster who preys upon the Anglo-Saxons of Hrothgar's tribe. Grendel is a nihilist who opposes the rationalism and self-abnegation of human beings and fears the advent of the society they are attempting to construct. He is defeated by Beowulf in the end. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.98! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Atlas of Middle Earth more books like this by Karen Wynn Fonstad (Introduction by) add to wishlist The classic guide to the geography and history of Middle-earth by a professional cartographer and Tolkien expert. Find your way through every part of Tolkien's great creation, from Middle-earth to the undying lands of the west! This completely revised edition of Karen Wynn Fonstad's The Atlas of Middle-earth is an indispensable volume that will ... see all copies from $3.62! new only from $15.52! \| first editions \| SVS
5	Harry, a History: The True Story of a Boy Wizard, His Fans, and Life Inside the Harry Potter Phenomenon more books like this by Melissa Anelli, J K Rowling (Foreword by) add to wishlist This personal and in-depth look at the dizzying pop-cultural phenomenon surrounding the Harry Potter series is written by the Web mistress of the most popular and most trusted Harry Potter fan site on the Internet. 8 pages of b&w photos. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Magical Worlds of Harry Potter: A Treasury of Myths, Legends, and Fascinating Facts more books like this by David Colbert add to wishlist This unofficial companion to the first four books in the Harry Potter series explains such things as why witches (and wizards) fly on broomsticks, what a griffin is, and whether or not witches and wizards actually exist. Also discussed are the mythological, historical, and literary works that inspired J.K. Rowling's amazingly popular stories. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
7	The War of the Ring: The History of the Lord of the Rings, Part Three more books like this by Christopher Tolkien (Editor), J R R Tolkien add to wishlist This is the eighth volume of previously unpublished works in Tolkien's prehistory of Middle Earth, the setting of his famous "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", among others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.30! \| SVS
8	The Ultimate Hitchhikers Guide more books like this by Borders add to wishlist First, they try to knock his house down. Then, they blow up his planet. Can Arthur Dent's day get any worse? Well, yes. Join the dressing gown-clad Earthman and his companions--Betelgeusian reporter Ford Prefect; the former President of the Galaxy, two-headed Zaphod Beeblebrox; ex-astrophysicist Trillian; and Marvin the Paranoid Android--in a wild ... see all copies from $2.57! new only from $19.53! \| first editions
9	The Lexicon: An Unauthorized Guide to Harry Potter Fiction and Related Materials more books like this by Steve Vander Ark add to wishlist Harry Potter and the names of fictitious people and places in the "Harry Potter" novels are trademarks of Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc. This book is not written, prepared, approved, or licensed by Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., Scholastic Corporation, Raincoast Books, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, or J.K. Rowling, nor is the author, his staff ... see all copies from $10.34! new only from $10.34! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Complete Guide to Middle-Earth: From the Hobbit Through the Lord of the Rings and Beyond more books like this by Robert Foster add to wishlist The comprehensive guide to J.R.R. Tolkien's magical realms. Features an alphabetical listing and annotation of every character, place, and object found in every Tolkien novel. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $8.46! \| SVS
11	The road to Middle-Earth more books like this by T A Shippey add to wishlist The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series -- includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry. The Road to Middle-Earth is a fascinating and accessible exploration of J.R.R.Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Tom Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.75! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Stephen King's the Dark Tower: A Concordance, Volume II more books like this by Robin Furth add to wishlist The second part of the two-volume concordance, covering Books V-VII of Stephen King's bestselling epic Dark Tower series. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.40! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Doctor Who: The Encyclopedia: A Definitive Guide to Time and Space more books like this by Gary Russell add to wishlist The definitive A-Z packed with never seen before photos, concept drawings and special effects artwork, this is a must for every fan of the new series "Doctor Who". Covering both Christopher Eccelston and David Tennant's "Doctors", this encyclopedia is the perfect companion for anyone wishing to know more about the Doctor, the Tardis, his friends ... see all copies from $16.25! new only from $40.53!
14 view cover	The Essential Atlas more books like this by Jason Fry, Daniel Wallace, Ian Fullwood (Illustrator) add to wishlist The first book entirely devoted to mapping out all the corners of the "Star Wars" galaxy is a chance for fans to finally trace the travels of all their favorite "Star Wars" characters. see all copies from $16.57! new only from $16.57! \| SVS
15 view cover	The Road to Dune more books like this by Frank Herbert, Others, Scott Brick (Read by) add to wishlist This companion to Frank Herbert's "New York Times" bestselling classic includes never-before-published chapters from "Dune" and "Dune Messiah," original stories, and a brand-new novel by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.19! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The World of Robert Jordan's the Wheel of Time more books like this by Robert Jordan, Teresa Patterson add to wishlist An illustrated guide to the world and history of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series. see all copies from $2.40! new only from $11.07! \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	The world of Shannara more books like this by Terry Brooks, Teresa Patterson add to wishlist A must-read for all fans of Terry Brooks' bestselling Shannara series This indispensible guide illuminates the history, mythology, magic, characters, places and events of the bestselling 10-book Shannara series. Magnificently illustrated throughout with full-colour and b&w painitngs by award-winning artist David Cherry, meticulously researched by ... see all copies from $12.36! new only from $24.35! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The History of the Hobbit more books like this by John D Rateliff add to wishlist This three-volume boxed set reproduces the original version of one of literatures most famous stories and includes many little-known illustrations. Also included is an examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece along with a new edition of "The Hobbit." see all copies from $3.99! new only from $7.99! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Science of Harry Potter: How Magic Really Works more books like this by R Highfield add to wishlist For adults who like Harry Potter but want a more substantial reading experience, this volume proposes scientific explanations for the popular mythic story. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.88! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic more books like this by A Manguel add to wishlist This volume contains brief descriptions--including approximate geographical location, relevant wildlife, and climate conditions--for over 1200 of the world most well-know fictional settings--everywhere from Tolkien's Middle Earth and Crichton's Jurassic Park to Coleridge's Xanadu and Defoe's Speranza (where Robinson Crusoe was shipwrecked). ... see all copies from $2.61! new only from $2.99! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Return of the Shadow more books like this by Christopher Tolkien (Editor), J R R Tolkien add to wishlist This is the sixth volume of previously unpublished works in Tolkien's prehistory of Middle Earth, the setting of his famous "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit", among others. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.42! \| SVS
22 view cover	The Valdemar Companion more books like this by John Helfers (Editor), Denise Little (Editor) add to wishlist Featuring a new Valdemar novella by Lackey and an exclusive interview with the fantasy author, this book, now in paperback, is a complete, authorized reader's guide to the endlessly rich and dazzling fantasy world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.89! \| signed copies \| first editions
23 view cover	Encyclopedia of Fantasy more books like this by John Clute, John Grant add to wishlist A comprehensive encyclopaedia of the fantasy field. From precursors such as Shakespeare and Dante, through Lewis Carroll, George MacDonald and L. Frank Baum to J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and their modern successors, like Ursula Le Guin and Stephen R. Donaldson, the text has over 4000 entries covering every aspect of fantasy - in literature, films, ... see all copies from $9.99! new only from $82.39! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction more books like this by John Clute, Peter Nicholls add to wishlist The first edition of this encyclopaedia was published in 1979. This edition, now available in paperback, is intended to be more than a simple updating. The world of science fiction in the 1990s is much more complex than it was in the 1970s. The advent of game worlds, shared worlds, graphic novels, film and television spin-offs, technothrillers, sf ... see all copies from $6.35! new only from $22.50! \| first editions
25 view cover	Finding God in the Lord of the Rings more books like this by Kurt Bruner, Jim Ware add to wishlist The authors explore different themes of Tolkien's classic THE LORD OF THE RINGS and link them to similar themes found in the Bible. Their study, which pivots on a knowledge of the fantasy tale, hopes to show readers how the quest of the Fellowship can shed light on a Christian understanding of the world. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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