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

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Folio commissioned Hokyoung Kim for the artwork, while the late author’s wife, Wendy Benchley, provides a fascinating new introduction. 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. Much of the look of these movies is based on Alan Lee's paintings, giving this sumptuous new edition of Tolkien's great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans. Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook). 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.

Now, the new hardback editions of these beautifully illustrated works have been collected together into one boxed set of four books.Boxed gift set of Tolkien’s classic masterpieces, fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson’s THE HOBBIT films. A collection of narratives spanning the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring. Featuring extraordinary illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins and an exclusive introduction by Janina Ramirez, each of the 750 numbered copies has been signed by both contributors.

The Folio edition of The Buried Giant is illustrated by Jana Heidersdorf and introduced by Daniel Kehlmann.If a refund is payable to you we will process the refund as soon as possible, and, in any case within fourteen (14) days. 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. If a book reaches a wider audience, there will always be those who love it and those who absolutely hate it. The strength of Tolkien’s work is in its fidelity to its roots, which lie in the legends of the Nordic world.

This ring contains half of his life essence and will bring about the end of Middle Earth if it falls back into his hands. of our deliveries are made by Royal Mail as we think they give the best service and cover all areas of the UK. It's not anything to do with the actually quality of the books, but there is always something new to read. For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, with the complete text and illustrated throughout by the author himself.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. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, these works of sweeping fantasy have touched the hearts of young and old alike. John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born in South Africa in 1892 and moved to England with his family while still a child.