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The Ring Legends of Tolkien

An Illustrated Exploration of Rings in Tolkien's World, and the Sources that Inspired his Work from Myth, Literature and History
Series: Tolkien
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Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. This deluxe edition of David Day's The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a handsome hardback with an embossed and foiled cover, gilt... Read More
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The Ring Legends of Tolkien

A stunning gift edition of the indispensable and comprehensive handbook to the rich history of the symbol of the ring, its origin in ancient storytelling tradition, and its influence on Tolkien's work from acclaimed Tolkien scholar David Day.

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Tolkien's One Ring, at the centre of one of the greatest fantasy tales ever told, is an undeniably iconic and powerful symbol in literature. This deluxe edition of David Day's The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a handsome hardback with an embossed and foiled cover, gilt edges, and ribbon marker. Published in a larger format, this edition features some all-new artwork alongside the familiar, exquisite maps, sketches, and paintings from a host of brilliant artists. Tracing centuries of ancient folklore, The Ring Legends of Tolkien is a deep and highly informed investigation into the inspiration behind Tolkien's epic fantasy world. It explores the origins of the One Ring, as well as the extraordinary myths and legends that inspired Tolkien's works. The perfect gift for fans of Tolkien's world. Also available in the series: A Dictionary of Tolkien and An Atlas of Tolkien. This book has not been prepared, authorized, licensed, or endorsed by J. R. R. Tolkien's heirs or estate, nor by any of the publishers or distributors of the book The Lord of the Rings or any other work written by J. R. R. Tolkien, nor anyone involved in the creation, production, or distribution of the films based on the book.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781788406383

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Cassell

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 183.0mm

Height: 236.0mm

Weight: 860g

Pages: 256

About the Author

David Day was born and brought up in Canada. He has published many books in the fields of poetry, ecology, natural history, fantasy and mythology and a number of award-winning children's books. His writing has also appeared in many magazines and anthologies.

His enduring fascination with complex mythologies led him to J.R.R. Tolkien and Day is best known for his best-selling books on the life and works of that author.

It all began with the publication of A Tolkien Bestiary (1979), a lavishly illustrated book that for the first time gave readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings some indication of the immense scope of Tolkien's mythology

and cosmology.

Day's subsequent books include Tolkien: The Illustrated Encyclopedia (1992), The World of Tolkien: The Mythological Sources of Lord of the Rings (2002).

An Atlas of Tolkien and its companion volume, A Dictionary of Tolkien, were the first two books of a seven-volume reference library and more recently, The Illustrated World of Tolkien (2019) and The Illustrated World of Tolkien:

The Second Age (2023), celebrate more than 40 years of Day's works and delve into the lesser-known parts of Tolkien's legendarium.

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