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

Tolkien, J. R. R.

 
9780007105021: The Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit (illustrated hardback)

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.

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About the Author

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

From the Back Cover

For the first and only time, the two most successful hardback editions of Tolkien's most famous works – the Centenary edition of 'Lord of the Rings' and the 60th anniversary illustrated edition of 'The Hobbit' – are collected together in one deluxe boxed set.

Readers will now be able to follow the complete story of the Hobbits and their part in the tale of the Ring, beginning with Gandalf's fateful visit to Bilbo, the subsequent quest of the fellowship and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom – while also enjoying over seventy full-colour paintings and numerous illustrations which accompany these tales.

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