Whether you've been a fan for years or you've just recently been hooked by the blockbuster "Lord of the Rings movies, ""I Am in Fact a Hobbit" is an excellent starting point into the life and work of J. R. R. Tolkien. This indispensable and concise introduction to the career of J. R. R. Tolkien includes: - a biographical chapter about the man who was a brilliant Oxford professor and Catholic Christian, loving father and devoted husband, and close friend of C. S. Lewis- overviews and discussions of his best-selling popular works such as the "Hobbit and the "Lord of the Rings, his often overlooked academic works and his children's books such as "Roverandom and "Mr. Bliss- a detailed chronology of the important events and times of his life and career- an extensive listing of his works, both published and unpublished- a resource bibliography of the best works about him