The Lord of the Rings: J.R.R. Tolkien

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Alan Lee was invited to illustrate the centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings , which led to further Tolkien editions, including The Hobbit and the three ‘Great Tales’: The Children of Húrin , Beren and Lúthien and The Fall of Gondolin .

An increasing interest in the roots of culture, together with a recognition of the importance of myth and archetype in understanding the human condition, led to a reflorescence of myth-based literature in the 20th century.Folio commissioned Hokyoung Kim for the artwork, while the late author’s wife, Wendy Benchley, provides a fascinating new introduction. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Das Buch kommt in einem leinengebundenen Einschub, der es sowohl während des Versands als auch im Regal vor Staub und Beschädigungen schützt.

The first great English detective novel, Wilkie Collins’ The Moonstone is presented in a Folio Society limited edition of 750 numbered copies. The second and third books have a much better pace and it's clear this is where the story truly took off. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, reproduced to accompany the famous ‘Bridge of Khazad-dum’ chapter. If there is any work of fiction that deserves to be owned in a magnificent edition – this is surely it. Although I found some other parts of the journey fascinating, the most exhausting and gut-wrenching leg of it is my favourite.The little guy (with their friends) go on a lengthy journey to rid Middle Earth of this evil by tossing this one ring into the fiery hell it was forged in.

A vintage hardcover set, being early reprints of the 1991 edition (third, sixth and sixth printings). Tolkien believed that the roots of myth and the roots of language are one and indivisible, and he demonstrated this belief by creating an entirely new language (Elvish) with its own grammar, its own beautiful script and its own mythology. Full details of your rights under the Distance Selling Regulations are available in the UK from your local Citizens' Advice Bureau or your Local Authority's Trading Standards Office.Adrian Harrington Rare Books deal in a wide selection of literature, modern first editions, leather bound library sets, children's and illustrated books and fine and rare antiquarian and old books in all fields. For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, with the complete text and illustrated throughout by the author himself. A sumptuous one-volume edition of Tolkien's classic masterpiece that is fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, and housed in a special transparent slipcase.

Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. This illustrated Edition was released in mid 2020 and features a huge array of painting from Alan Lee. After serving in the First World War, he became best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, selling 150 million copies in more than 40 languages worldwide. If you fail to comply with this obligation, we may have a right of action against you for compensation. The text font is also a good size and combined with the colour of the paper (not over-white), it makes for very easy and enjoyable reading.The groundbreaking debut novel of Hugo Award-winning author Becky Chambers, one of the most imaginative voices in contemporary science fiction, is a truly galactic limited edition.