The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit (illustrated hardback) - Hardcover

Tolkien, J. R. R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0007105029 ISBN 13: 9780007105021

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2000

Synopsis

A beautiful illustrated boxed set collecting the two most popular Tolkien hardbacks – the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit, both illustrated by Alan Lee.

Since they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings have been two books people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, these works of sweeping fantasy have touched the hearts of young and old alike. Between them, nearly 100 million copies have been sold around the world. And no editions have proved more popular than the two that were illustrated by award-winning artist, Alan Lee – the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit.

Now, for the first time, these two beautifully illustrated hardbacks have been collected together into one deluxe boxed set. Readers will be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the quest for the Ring – beginning with Bilbo’s fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom – while also enjoying over seventy full-page colour paintings and numerous illustrations which accompany this epic tale.

About this title

Review:

‘An extraordinary book... the story itself is superb.’
The Observer

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’
Evening Standard

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.’
Sunday Telegraph

‘A story magnificently told.’
New Statesman

‘An extraordinarily imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.’
The Times

From the Publisher:

A beautiful illustrated boxed set collecting the two most popular Tolkien hardbacks - the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit, both illustrated by Alan Lee.

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0007105029
• ISBN 13: 9780007105021
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1504
• Illustrator: Lee Alan