To millions of moviegoers and Tolkien fans the world over, New Zealand is now the embodiment of Middle-earth.
Due to a unique set of circumstances, this definitive guidebook to movie locations used in the making of 'The Lord Of The Rings' trilogy has arisen from the personal enthusiasm of Ian Brodie, a devoted Tolkien fan, and who has a special link with director Peter Jackson.
Both men are mad keen vintage aircraft enthusiasts, and have come to know each other through Ian's involvement in organising air shows in which Peter's plane has appeared. Ian is also closely linked to many of the South Island aviation companies which provided air support for the mammoth movie production, and has written a guidebook for the army of fans, both national and international, who are interested in seeing for themselves where the movies were filmed.
While all the traditional guidebook elements are included - maps, road directions, accommodation and dining suggestions, plus other local sights - the book also skillfully weaves in strands of local history and Maori mythology, with Elvish names, story references and behind-the-scenes glimpses from cast and crew, making this a must-have guidebook to Middle-earth (Aotearoa).
