Middle-earth is populated by hobbits, elves, men, and dwarves as well as a host of creatures such as trolls, orcs, balrogs, and ringwraths--each with a distinctive culture, history, and physical characteristics. The unforgetable locations of The Fellowship of the Ring includes the village of Hobbiton, the ancient ruin of Amon Sul, the eleven strongholds of Rivendell and Lothlorien, and Khazad-dum. All come to life for new fans and old in this essential collectible reference.