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Delve into Middle-earth, decipher the Dwarves’ alphabet and discover the heroes who dominate The Lord of the Rings with this essential guide to J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit. This wide-ranging encyclopaedia covers all the characters, places a

Indulge in this collection of the best astronomy books from the past 800 years. The Astronomers' Library is a rich history of astronomy (and astrology) publishing across Europe. This is a carefully selected arrangement of publications from

A charmingly illustrated telling of the remarkable stories behind over 30 of the world’s most iconic timepieces. From the humble digital watch to luxury examples of haute horology from Switzerland, a watch’s combination of design, engineeri

Golf: The Iconic Courses invites you to explore the world’s most spectacular and challenging golf courses, where history, beauty, and sport converge. From the ancient Swilcan Bridge at St Andrews to the dramatic 17th hole at TPC Sawgrass, t

Formula One: The Circuits Then & Now is unique and compelling history and guide to some of the classic grand prix tracks. By pairing vintage images with the same viewpoint today, readers can see how dramatically Formula One has changed over

This new and updated edition covers the full life's work of iconic director Tim Burton, including the Netflix phenomenon Wednesday and the start of development on Beetlejuice 2. Tim Burton is one of the most popular and remarkable filmmaker

Rome is more than just a city; it’s an enduring idea, a symbol of identity, power, and legitimacy that has shaped the course of history for over 1,500 years. From ancient emperors to modern world leaders, Rome’s influence in building the wo

Celebrate 75 years of Formula 1 racing, from 1950 through the modern era, with this riveting pictorial history. There is Formula 1, and then there are all other forms of motorsport. F1 is what every competition driver aspires to, whether th

Get the complete, up-to-date story of Porsche’s most important model, year by year, in behind-the-scenes insights and over 500 stunning images. For more than six decades, Porsche’s ever-evolving 911 has served as the company’s ultimate expr

Celebrate four exhilarating and rebellious decades of Guns N’ Roses with this lushly illustrated journey through the band’s biggest moments. Formed on Los Angeles’ famed Sunset Strip in 1985, Guns N’ Roses worked their way up from the club