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1. J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter | |
Paperback: 304
Pages
(2000-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description Carpenter chronicles Tolkien's early life with a special sensitivity; afterlosing both parents, Tolkien and his brother Hilary were taken from theiridyllic life in the English countryside to a poverty-ridden existence indark and sooty Birmingham. There were bright points, however.A social and cheerful lad, Tolkien enjoyed rugby and was proud of his giftfor languages. It was also at this time that he met Edith Bratt, who wouldlater become his wife. Academic life--both as a student and professor--iswhere this biography shines. Friendship with other men played a huge partin Tolkien's life, and Carpenter deftly reveals the importance theserelationships--his complex friendship with C.S. Lewis, membership in theInklings and the T.C.B.S.--had on the development of his writing. The only criticism one can make about this book is that Carpenter tends togloss over Tolkien's contributions to comparative philology.True, thereis a chapter devoted to Tolkien's academic pursuits, but it tends to skimtoo lightly over the surface for this reviewer's tastes. Philology is aterribly methodical science, and the author clearly did not want toalienate readers who were primarily interested in Tolkien as a storyteller.Still, it would be nice to understand why Tolkien was held in such highesteem by his fellow academics. As it stands, Tolkien comes offas a slightly eccentric etymologist. Fans who want to delve even deeper into Tolkien's life should pick up a copyof Carpenter's The Lettersof J.R.R. Tolkien. --P.M. Atterberry Customer Reviews (39)
Great Work
Short, Readable, and Enjoyable
Tolkien Lives
Great Biography despite a few missing pieces
A Surprisingly Pleasant Read |
2. Farmer Giles of Ham : The Rise and Wonderful Adventures of Farmer Giles, Lord of Tame, Count of Worminghall, and King of the Little Kingdom by J. R. R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 127
Pages
(1999-11-15)
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Fine edition of a much neglected Tolkien title
Its Not Middle Earth, But Its Still Tolkien At His Finest
A most wonderful little book
Good story by Tolkien
Entertaining Fairy Tale |
3. The Children of Húrin by J. R. R. Tolkien | ||||||
Mass Market Paperback: 320
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(2010-05-25)
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Editorial Review Product Description Adam Tolkien on The Children of Húrin How did a lifetime of stories become The Children of Húrin? In an essay on the making of the book, Adam Tolkien, grandson of J.R.R. Tolkien (and French translator of his History of Middle-earth), explains that the Húrin legends made up the third "Great Tale" of his grandfather's Middle-earth writing, and he describes how his father, Christopher Tolkien, painstakingly collected the pieces of the legend into a complete story told only in the words of J.R.R. Tolkien. "For anyone who has read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings," he writes, The Children of Húrin "allows them to take a step back into a larger world, an ancient land of heroes and vagabonds, honour and jeopardy, hope and tragedy." A Look Inside the Book This first edition of The Children of Húrin is illustrated by Alan Lee, who was already well-known for his Tolkien illustrations in previous editions (see our Tolkien Store for more) as well as his classic collaboration with Brian Froud, Faeries, and his Kate Greenaway Medal-winning Black Ships Before Troy, before his Oscar-winning work as conceptual designer for Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings film trilogy brought him even greater acclaim. Here's a quick glimpse of two of Lee's interior illustrations for The Children of Húrin. (Click on each to see larger images.) Questions for Alan Lee We had the chance to ask Alan Lee a few questions about his illustrative collaboration with the world imagined by J.R.R. Tolkien: Amazon.com: How much of a treat was it to get first crack at depicting entirely new characters rather than ones who had been interpreted many times before? Was there one who particularly captured your imagination? Lee: Although it was a great honor to illustrate The Children of Húrin, the characters and the main elements of the story line are familiar to those who have read The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales, and these narratives have inspired quite a few illustrators. Ted Nasmith has illustrated The Silmarillion and touched on some of the same characters and landscapes. This was the first time that I ventured into the First Age; while working on The Lord of the Rings books and films--and The Hobbit--I've had to refer back to events in Middle-earth history but not really depict them. I'm drawn to characters who bear similarities to the protagonists in myths and legends; these correspondences add layers and shades of meaning, and most of the characters in this story have those archetypal qualities. However, I prefer not to get too close to the characters because the author is delineating them much more carefully than I can, and I'm wary of interfering with the pictures that the text is creating in the reader's mind. Amazon.com: The Húrin story has been described as darker than some of Tolkien's other work. What mood did you try to set with your illustrations? Lee: It is a tragic story, but the darkness is offset by the light and beauty of Tolkien's elegiac writing. In the illustrations I tried to show some of the fragile beauty of the landscapes and create an atmosphere that would enhance the sense of foreboding and impending loss. I try to get the setting to tell its part in the story, as evidence of what happened there in the past and as a hint at what is going to occur. My usual scarred and broken trees came in handy. Amazon.com: You were a conceptual designer (and won an Oscar) for Peter Jackson's film trilogy of The Lord of the Rings, which I think we can safely say had a bit of success. How does designing for the screen compare to designing for the page? Lee: They both have their share of joys and frustrations. It was great to be part of a huge film collaboration and play a small part in something quite magical and monumental; I will always treasure that experience. Film is attractive because I enjoy sketching and coming up with ideas more than producing highly finished artwork, and it's great having several hundred other people lending a hand! But books--as long as they don't get moldy from being left in an empty studio for six years--have their own special quality. I hope that I can continue doing both. Amazon.com: Of all fiction genres, fantasy seems to have the strongest tradition of illustration. Why do you think that is? Who are some of your favorite illustrators? Lee: A lot of excellent illustrators are working at the moment--especially in fantasy and children's books. It is exciting also to see graphic artists such as Dave McKean, in his film Mirrormask, moving between different media. I also greatly admire the more traditional work of Gennady Spirin and Roberto Innocenti. Kinuko Craft, John Jude Palencar, John Howe, Charles Vess, Brian Froud ... I'll stop there, as the list would get too long. But--in a fit of pride and justified nepotism--I'll add my daughter, Virginia Lee, to the list. Her first illustrated children's book, The Frog Bride [coming out in the U.K. in September], will be lovely. More Tolkien Favorites Visit our J.R.R. Tolkien Store for a complete selection of Tolkien classics, including deluxe editions, young readers' editions, and more.
Customer Reviews (323)
Not Great, But Not Bad Either
Not the best, certainly not the worst
Children of Hurin
Another Tolkien Classic
It just went on and on with no direction. |
4. The End of the Third Age (The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part 4) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 159
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(2000-09)
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Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
The final volume in the history of the LOTR's genesis
Essential for an understanding of LOTR's creation It is also, buyers should know, an independently published portion of the previously published book called "Sauron Defeated," not a wholly new entry into the "History of Middle Earth" series, the larger, 12-part History that takes a close look at the creation of Tolkien's greatest achievement - Middle Earth itself - through early drafts, unpublished texts, and dead end writings. If you already have "Sauron Defeated," you will find no new text here. If you're not a Tolkien fan, you need not apply. These incomplete and unfinished texts of early LOTR drafts, all explained, footnoted, annotated and expounded upon by his son, Christopher Tolkien, will only bore you. But if you're interested in seeing how the Professor developed the rich creation of Middle Earth, warts and all, this is a treasure trove of material. Christopher Tolkien goes to great lengths to examine each text, putting them in the context of the larger puzzle of his father's writings. Most fascinating, and making this arguably the most essential entry to purchase for fans of the famous "trilogy," is the previously unpublished Epilogue featuring Sam speaking to his children. It was originally intended to be the book's final chapter, but was ultimately cut. It makes for interesting reading. Again, take note: readers who can track down "Sauron Defeated" will get the entire text of this volume in that book, plus a wealth of other material not directly related to "The Lord of the Rings." For casual fans, this is text better left unread. This is, after all, a series of unfinished draft chapters and essays. I enjoyed it, but many won't. Seek elsewhere if you are looking for more tales in the way of "The Lord of the Rings." For ardent Tolkien readers, the series is a fascinating look at one of the great literary creations of the 20th Century, full of writings never before seen and stories only now being told. The exploration of how "The Lord of the Rings" came about is fantastic for those interested. Christopher Tolkien's work here is appreciated. Snatch this up.
Among the last scraps It contains Tolkien's (sometimes garbled) notes and drafts of "Return of the King." Different lines, altered characterizations, changed scenes, and a radically different Scouring of the Shire appear in these drafts. (Frodo killed "Sharkey" in earlier drafts) Christopher Tolkien provides plenty of explanation between nuggets of text about "my father's" writings. And the crowning touch is a couple drafts of the unused epilogue, in which we see Sam talking with his family. People who aren't devoted fans of the "Lord of the Rings" books may be completely befuddled by "End of the Third Age." It's a fangeek thing, but it also serves as a literary curiosity. How did the story evolve, and how it was originally different? Well, this is part of what Tolkien wrote before the story was finished and published. Tolkien's outstanding writing is hinted at even in the roughest, most incomplete fragments. And what makes this of special interest is not what was unfinished, but what was finished and not included. The epilogues (which were unfortunately not used) are beautiful, sweet and touching, and show Tolkien's love of family. They also serve as a better wrap-up to the trilogy. The sweet epilogues lift "End of the Third Age" from a fan curiosity to a sort of "director's cut" book. For die-hard fans, it's a must-have. For casual fans, it's certainly something to check out.
The End of the HoME Series |
5. The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien by J. R. R. Tolkien, Humphrey Carpenter | |
Paperback: 480
Pages
(2000-06)
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Editorial Review Product Description I have long ceased to invent (though even patronizingor sneering critics on the side praise my 'inventions'): I wait till I seemto know what really happened. Or till it writes itself. Thus, though I knewfor years that Frodo would run into a tree-adventure somewhere far down theGreat River, I had no recollection of inventing Ents. I came at last to thepoint, and wrote the 'Treebeard' chapter without any recollection of anyprevious thought: just as it is now. And then I saw that, of course, it hadnot happened to Frodo at all. This new edition of letters has an extensive index, and Carpenter hasincluded a brief blurb at the beginning of each letter to explain who thecorrespondent was and what was being discussed. Still, we stronglyrecommend buying the companion volume, J.R.R. Tolkien: ABiography, in order to better understand the place thesecorrespondents had in Tolkien's life and get a better context for theletters. --Perry M. Atterberry Customer Reviews (40)
Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien - A "Must" Have.
Personal Insights Into Tolkien And His World
Large and varied compilation of corrispondance
More Revealing Than Most Biographies of Tolkien
My Bf loved it |
6. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 384
Pages
(2009-05-05)
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Editorial Review Product Description The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún is a previously unpublished work by J.R.R. Tolkien, written while Tolkien was Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford during the 1920s and 30s, before he wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It makes available for the first time Tolkien’s extensive retelling in English narrative verse of the epic Norse tales of Sigurd the Völsung and The Fall of the Niflungs. It includes an introduction by J.R.R. Tolkien, drawn from one of his own lectures on Norse literature, with commentary and notes on the poems by Christopher Tolkien. Customer Reviews (32)
Sigurd and Gudrun
Unless you know the lore, it will confuse you.
Satisfied.
Mixed
I only wish I could give more stars |
7. Treason of Isengard: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 7) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 512
Pages
(2000-09)
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Further Early Glimpses of The Lord of the Rings
Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
Excellent Examination of early drafts for Lord of the Rings.
I'm gonna be honest here, this book is not for EVERY fan of lord of the rings.
Essential reading for the Tolkien scholar This book is also part of the larger, 12-part History of Middle Earth series, which takes a close look at the creation of Tolkien's greatest achievement - Middle Earth itself - through early drafts, unpublished texts, and dead end writings. For ardent Tolkien readers it is a fascinating look at one of the great literary creations of the 20th Century. For more casual fans, it's text better left unread. If you're not a Tolkien fan, you need not apply to this sprawling series. But if you're interested in seeing how the Professor developed the rich creation of Middle Earth, warts and all, this is a treasure trove of material. Here, like the first volume, we have the earliest versions of what would later become the most beloved fantasy epic in the world, detailing the extraordinary and convoluted history of the middle chapters of "The Lord of the Rings." The early versions of Treebeard, some fascinating ideas Tolkien abandoned regarding Aragorn, Legolas and Gimli, and other dead end plot threads will fascinate readers interesting in knowing about the epic's creation. The wealth of information is fantastic, and Christopher Tolkien goes to great lengths to examine each text, putting them in the context of the larger puzzle of his father's writings. The exploration of how "The Lord of the Rings" came about is fantastic - for those interested. Otherwise, it will bore. This is, after all, a series of unfinished draft chapters and essays on the text. I enjoyed it, but many won't. Anybody wishing to do a study of Tolkien's craft, into "behind the scenes" writings, or just interested in finding a few snatches of new Middle Earth material (even if in unfinished form, there are some scattered throughout the series) will certainly find what they are looking for here. Christopher Tolkien's work here is appreciated by scores of ardent Tolkien fans. Those looking for fresh new tales about hobbits and heroes, however, will be disappointed. This isn't new fiction, nor does it even feature finished works. Seek elsewhere if you are looking for more tales in the way of "The Lord of the Rings." ... Read more |
8. The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 512
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(2000-09)
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The Shaping of Middle Earth
The First Glimpse of The Lord of the Rings
Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
Great Look behind the scenes. Far better than earlier volumes
I hate to give this only 4 stars, but too much repitition. |
9. J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator | |
Paperback: 207
Pages
(2000-10)
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Lovely and insightful
Must have for Tolkien fans!
Perfect companion work to his writing
Author and Illustrator!
For Every Tolkein Fan |
10. The War of the Jewels: The Later Silmarillion, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 11) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 488
Pages
(1994-12-06)
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fascinating, a must for true tolkien fans
The Genesis of The Silmarillion, Part 2
Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
TWOTJ
Drafts of 'The Silmarillion' Part II. Lesser of the two |
11. Poems by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 96
Pages
(1993-11-15)
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12. The War of the Ring: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Three (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 8) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 496
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(2000-09)
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Further Glimpses of Middle earth And Its Evolution
Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
Awesome
Notes from Isengard to Mordor's Gates. Fabulous
I almost feel like giving this a 3, but it's tolkien for god's sake |
13. Morgoth's Ring: The Later Silmarillion, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 10) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 488
Pages
(1993-12-14)
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The Genesis of The Silmarillion
Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
Morgoths rng
Drafts of 'The Silmarillion' Part I
Not for the casual reader |
14. Unfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-Earth by Christopher Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 472
Pages
(2001-09-19)
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Treasure chest of stories
Well, I certainly CAN'T Give It 5 Stars, or 4 Stars...
Good Reading
Beautiful
Unfinished, essential |
15. The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 416
Pages
(2004-11-15)
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Editorial Review Product Description The tales of The Silmarillion were the underlying inspiration and source of J.R.R. Tolkien's imaginative writing; he worked on the book throughout his life but never brought it to a final form. Long preceding in its origins The Lord of the Rings, it is the story of the First Age of Tolkien's world, the ancient drama to which characters in The Lord of the RIngs look back and in which some of them, such as Elrond and Galadriel, took part. The title Silmarillion is shortened from Quenta Silmarillion, "The History of the Silmarils," the three great jewels created by Feanor, most gifted of the Elves, in which he imprisoned the light of the Two Trees that illumined Valinor, the land of the gods. When Morgoth, the first Dark Lord, destroyed the Trees, that light lived on only in the Silmarils; Morgoth seized them and set them in his crown, guarded in the impenetrable fortress of Angband in the north of Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of Feanor and his people against the gods, their exile in Middle-earth, and their war, hopeless despite all the heroisim of Elves and Men, against the great Enemy. The book includes several other, shorter works beside The Silmarillion proper. Preceding it are "Ainulindale," the myth of Creation, and "Valaquenta," in which the nature and powers of each of the gods is set forth. After The Silmarillion is "Akallabeth," the story of the downfall of the great island kingdom of Numenor at the end of the Second Age; completing the volume is "Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age," in which the events of The Lord of the Rings are treated in the manner of The Silmarillion. This new edition of The Silmarillion contains the revised and corrected"second edition" text and, by way of introduction, a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1951, which provides a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages. It also contains almost fifty full-color illustrations by the artist Ted Nasmith, many of which appear for the first time. Customer Reviews (694)
Tolkien Rocks!!!
The first history book for a fantasy world
One of a kind wonder
Wonderful read - and reread, and reread, and reread
The ancient history of Middle-Earth |
16. The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Hardcover: 320
Pages
(2007-09-21)
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Editorial Review Product Description A new edition of The Hobbit with a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkien’s own drawings and color illustrations, including the rare Mirkwood” piece. The hobbit-hole in question belongs to one Bilbo Baggins, anupstanding member of a "little people, about half our height, andsmaller than the bearded dwarves." He is, like most of his kind, welloff, well fed, and best pleased when sitting by his own fire with apipe, a glass of good beer, and a meal to look forward to. Certainlythis particular hobbit is the last person one would expect to see setoff on a hazardous journey; indeed, when Gandalf the Grey stops by onemorning, "looking for someone to share in an adventure," Bagginsfervently wishes the wizard elsewhere. No such luck, however; soon 13fortune-seeking dwarves have arrived on the hobbit's doorstep insearch of a burglar, and before he can even grab his hat or anumbrella, Bilbo Baggins is swept out his door and into a dangerousadventure. The dwarves' goal is to return to their ancestral home in the LonelyMountains and reclaim a stolen fortune from the dragon Smaug. Alongthe way, they and their reluctant companion meet giant spiders,hostile elves, ravening wolves--and, most perilous of all, asubterranean creature named Gollum from whom Bilbo wins a magical ringin a riddling contest. It is from this life-or-death game in the darkthat J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork, The Lordof the Rings, would eventually spring. Though TheHobbit is lighter in tone than the trilogy that follows, it has,like Bilbo Baggins himself, unexpected iron at its core. Don't befooled by its fairy-tale demeanor; this is very much a story foradults, though older children will enjoy it, too. By the time Bilboreturns to his comfortable hobbit-hole, he is a different personaltogether, well primed for the bigger adventures to come--and so isthe reader. --Alix Wilber Customer Reviews (1905)
Great book!
Best book I never read until now!
Where are the AUDIOBOOK reviews?
Can't believe I didn't read it sooner!
One of the greates books of all time |
17. Lord of the Rings Part III, Return of the King by J. R. R. Tolkien | |
Paperback:
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(2001)
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18. The Shaping of Middle-Earth: The Quenta, the Ambarkanta and the Annals (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 4) by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Mass Market Paperback: 480
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(1995-10-30)
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Overview of The History of Middle-earth Series
good
The Early Silmarillion . . .
The earliest of the shortened styled writings that tolkien intended to come out before the lord of the rings.
Early Notes for The Silmarillion, plus MAPS! Better than Vol III |
19. The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition by J.R.R. Tolkien | |
Paperback: 1216
Pages
(2005-10-12)
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Editorial Review Product Description One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them alland in the darkness bind them In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide. Sauron gathered all the Great Rings to him, but always he searched for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. When Bilbo reached his eleventy-first birthday he disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest: to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom. The Lord of the Rings tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard; the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam; Gimli the Dwarf; Legolas the Elf; Boromir of Gondor; and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider. This new edition includes the fiftieth-anniversary fully corrected text setting and, for the first time, an extensive new index. J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973), beloved throughout the world as the creator of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, was a professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford, a fellow of Pembroke College, and a fellow of Merton College until his retirement in 1959. His chief interest was the linguistic aspects of the early English written tradition, but while he studied classic works of the past, he was creating a set of his own. Not just revolutionary because it was groundbreaking, the Lord ofthe Rings is timeless because it's the product of a truly top-shelfmind. Tolkien was a distinguished linguist and Oxford scholar ofdead languages, with strong ideas about the importance of myth andstory and a deep appreciation of nature. His epic, 10 years in themaking, recounts the Great War of the Ring and the closing ofMiddle-Earth's Third Age, a time when magic begins to fade from theworld and men rise to dominance. Tolkien carefully details thistransition with tremendous skill and love, creating in the Lord ofthe Rings a universal and all-embracing tale, a justly celebratedclassic. --Paul Hughes Customer Reviews (1514)
Beautiful edition, three minor complaints (and one piece of advice)
The Best Way to Read LOTR
The LOTR 50th Anniversary Edition
The most fantastic fantasy novel ever!
Nice Book |
20. J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide (Two Volume Box Set) by Christina Scull, Wayne G. Hammond | |
Hardcover: 2300
Pages
(2006-10-06)
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Amazing amount of info !!!!!
Pleasant Xmas Gift for a relation
Everything you ever wanted to know about Tolkien and then some
A Magnificent Work of Scholarship
Incomparable Reference Work on an Incomparable Author |
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