The maps are organised first by period, with chapters on the First, Second, and Third Ages of Middle-earth. Further maps are given of significant events, such as the Battle of the Pelennor Fields in front of Minas Tirith. A page of text describes the city's geography. For example, the city of Minas Tirith is mapped on a single page, the main map giving a perspective view of the whole city, while three insets show the nearly-circular plan of the city, a plan of the citadel in the innermost circle, and a labelled cutaway drawing of the White Tower at the centre of the citadel. Ĭity maps and floor plans for important buildings are included.

For example, she compares the western Emyn Muil with its two ridges to the Weald with its pair of inward-facing downs (an anticline). Fonstad explains in the atlas, and in her article about it, how she came to decide on such matters. Fonstad's discussion includes suggestions as to the geology that could explain various formations, and points that are contradictory between multiple accounts. For each area the history of the land is taken into account, as well as geography on a larger scale from there maps are drawn. The maps are treated as if they are of real landscapes, drawn according to the rules of a real atlas. The Atlas of Middle-earth provides many detailed maps of the lands described in Tolkien's books. Approach Fonstad compares Gondor's Emyn Muil to the Weald of Kent (pictured), as it has a pair of inward-facing downs. HarperCollins republished the revised edition in London in 1994, reprinting it in 1999, 2016, and 2017. A revised and updated second edition was published in 1991, after Christopher Tolkien had edited and published eight volumes of The History of Middle-earth following his father's death. The Atlas of Middle-earth was first published in hardback by Houghton Mifflin in the United States in 1981. Tolkien provided overview maps for each book. Tolkien and presented in his bestselling books The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955). Middle-earth is the fictional world created by the philologist and fantasy author J. Reason of bank transfer is the order code.Ĭredit Cart: In order to pay online by credit card you must select paypal as a payment method, and once on the site click on 'Pay with a card'.Karen Wynn Fonstad earned a master's degree in Geography, specializing in cartography, from the University of Oklahoma, and worked as Director of Cartographic Services at the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh before she focused on raising children and writing atlases of fictional worlds. Our solid wood frames are made from different kind of wood, from the most common Fraxinus and Pine, to the most valuable Wenge and Olive.īank Transfer: Transfer information (code iban and swift) will be provided follow the order. Our lacquered frame are made from Fraxinus wood.Īvailable colors: Brown, Ground, Turtledove, Cream, White, Ash, Grey, Black. Open the Customized section and contact us describing your idea! Lacquered Frame On request it's also possible to customize the map by adding symbols.Ĭan't find your favorite destination, or do you want a unique map ? You can customize your chart piece by choosing the color of the deep, of the frame, the size of the framework and by adding a personal inscription on the back. Each level is carefully designed using high-definitions graphics programs that ensure the maximum accuracy of every detail.Īll GeckoArt products are pre-framed in a solid wood frame, cut and mounted on measurement. The works are made of birch wood layers, cut and engraved by laser, to give visual depth to the picture. Our charts are 100% Made in Italy, the original design is the result of a deep study of the places represented, trough nautical and topographical maps which faithfully reproduce the physical and morphological characteristics of the area. Tag us on our Instagram profile and you'll receive a refund of the total order price, 5% for a photo or 10% for a video. Have you received a GeckoArt and want to place a feedback? Visit our Instagram profile and watch our live stremings to follow our work.ĭo you want to contact us? Write us on Whatsapp Would you like to be up to date with our work?

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