Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim based on a book?

Common questions

Is The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim based on a book?

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is based on the book Appendices of The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954).

Who wrote the book The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is based on?

Appendices of The Lord of the Rings was written by J. R. R. Tolkien and first published in 1954.

Is Appendices of The Lord of the Rings part of a series?

Yes, it is part of The Lord of the Rings series (4 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The First Journey, book 1 of Appendices of The Lord of the Rings. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.