The ultimate companion to the Hollywood blockbuster. National Geographic embarks on an extraordinary journey through myth, legend, language, and history to explore how the imaginary world of Middle-earth reflects our own. * Who was J.R.R. Tolkien, and how did he create the amazing world of Middle-earth? * How does the struggle between good and evil in this epic story parallel challenges in our world? * Why are the places, heroes, and villains of Middle-earth eerily familiar? * Who are the real-life Frodos today? Only National Geographic can present such a unique look into the blockbuster film and the real-life story behind it.