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The science of Middle-Earth : (Record no. 61563)

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001 - CONTROL NUMBER
control field on1164353015
003 - CONTROL NUMBER IDENTIFIER
control field OCoLC
005 - DATE AND TIME OF LATEST TRANSACTION
control field 20240927073553.0
008 - FIXED-LENGTH DATA ELEMENTS--GENERAL INFORMATION
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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781643136165
Qualifying information hardcover
International Standard Book Number 164313616X
Qualifying information hardcover
035 ## - SYSTEM CONTROL NUMBER
System control number (OCoLC)on1164353015
040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency YDX
Language of cataloging eng
Description conventions rda
Transcribing agency YDX
Modifying agency BDX
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043 ## - GEOGRAPHIC AREA CODE
Geographic area code e-uk---
050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number PR6039.O32
Item number L63735 2021
082 04 - DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION NUMBER
Classification number 823/.912
Edition number 23
245 04 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title The science of Middle-Earth :
Remainder of title a new understanding of Tolkien and his world /
250 ## - EDITION STATEMENT
Edition statement First Pegasus Book cloth edition.
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of publication, distribution, etc New York, NY :
Name of publisher, distributor, etc Pegasus Books,
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2021.
Date of publication, distribution, etc 2021
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Extent xxiii, 391 pages :
Other physical details illustrations, maps ;
Dimensions 24 cm
500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Maps on endpapers.
504 ## - BIBLIOGRAPHY, ETC. NOTE
Bibliography, etc Includes bibliographical references.
505 0# - FORMATTED CONTENTS NOTE
Formatted contents note Tolkien, lord of the sciences -- Tolkien and the sciences: a relationship with many faces -- World-building -- An anchoring in space and time -- A complex environment -- Spectacular settings -- Remarkable characters -- A fantastical bestiary.
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc The surprising and illuminating look at how Tolkien's love of science and natural history shaped the creation of his Middle Earth, from its flora and fauna to its landscapes. The world J.R.R. Tolkien created is one of the most beloved in all of literature, and continues to capture hearts and imaginations around the world. From Oxford to ComiCon, the Middle Earth is analyzed and interpreted through a multitude of perspectives. But one essential facet of Tolkien and his Middle Earth has been overlooked: science. This great writer, creator of worlds and unforgettable character, and inventor of language was also a scientific autodidact, with an innate interest and grasp of botany, paleontologist and geologist, with additional passions for archeology and chemistry. Tolkien was an acute observer of flora and fauna and mined the minds of his scientific friends about ocean currents and volcanoes. It is these layers science that give his imaginary universe--and the creatures and characters that inhabit it--such concreteness. Within this gorgeously illustrated edition, a range of scientists--from astrophysicists to physicians, botanists to volcanologists--explore Tolkien's novels, poems, and letters to reveal their fascinating scientific roots. A rewarding combination of literary exploration and scientific discovery, The Science of Middle Earth reveals the hidden meaning of the Ring's corruption, why Hobbits have big feet, the origins of the Dwarves, the animals which inspired the dragons, and even whether or not an Ent is possible. Enhanced by superb original drawings, this transportive work will delight both Tolkien fans and science lovers and inspire us to view both Middle Earth--and our own world--with fresh eyes.
600 10 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Tolkien, J. R. R.
Fuller form of name (John Ronald Reuel),
Dates associated with a name 1892-1973.
Title of a work Lord of the rings.
9 (RLIN) 136782
630 07 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--UNIFORM TITLE
Uniform title Lord of the rings (Tolkien, J. R. R.)
Source of heading or term fast
9 (RLIN) 111149
648 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--CHRONOLOGICAL TERM
Chronological term 1900-1999
9 (RLIN) 133318
650 #0 - SUBJECT ADDED ENTRY--TOPICAL TERM
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Fantasy fiction, English
General subdivision History and criticism.
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Literature and science
Geographic subdivision Great Britain
General subdivision History
Chronological subdivision 20th century.
Topical term or geographic name as entry element Science in literature.
655 #7 - INDEX TERM--GENRE/FORM
Genre/form data or focus term Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Source of term fast
9 (RLIN) 41231
Genre/form data or focus term History.
Source of term fast
9 (RLIN) 136786
700 1# - ADDED ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Rafaelian, Arnaud,
Relator term illustrator.
9 (RLIN) 136787
Personal name Lehoucq, Roland,
Relator term editor.
9 (RLIN) 136788
Personal name Mangin, Loic,
Relator term editor.
9 (RLIN) 136789
Personal name Steyer, Jean-Sebastien,
Relator term editor.
9 (RLIN) 136790
Personal name Kover, Tina A.,
Relator term translator.
9 (RLIN) 136791
942 ## - ADDED ENTRY ELEMENTS (KOHA)
Source of classification or shelving scheme Dewey Decimal Classification
Koha item type NF
Holdings
Lost status Collection code Current library Shelving location Full call number Barcode Number Koha item type
  Nonfiction Chamberlin Free Public Library Nonfiction 823.912 SCI 34480000579684 NF