The Ring of Words: Tolkien and the Oxford English Dictionary
"Here, three senior editors of the OED offer an intriguing exploration of Tolkien's career as a lexicographer and illuminate his creativity as a word user and word creator. The centerpiece of the book is a collection of 'word studies' which will delight the heart ofLord of the Ringsfans and word lovers everywhere."--Bookgasm"Precious indeed isThe Ring of Words. It brightens and deepens our understanding of Tolkien, his tales, and the words he forged them with."--Mike Foster,Mythlore