Farmer Giles of Ham

Name: Farmer Giles of Ham
Brand: HarperCollins Publishers
SKU: 9780008705275
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By J. R. R. Tolkien

Brief Description

A commemorative 75th anniversary edition of Tolkien’s classic book, including a revised introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien’s unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Farmer Giles of Ham... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Farmer Giles of Ham

An enchanting fantasy tale for younger readers and adults alike from the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit

Description

Farmer Giles of Ham did not look like a hero. He was fat and red-bearded and enjoyed a slow, comfortable life.

Then one day, a rather deaf and short-sighted giant blundered onto his land. More by luck than skill, Farmer Giles managed to scare him away. The people of the village cheered: Farmer Giles was a hero.

His reputation spread far and wide across the kingdom. So it was natural that when the dragon Chrysophylax visited the area, it was Farmer Giles who was expected to do battle with it!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008705275

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 September 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: 75th Anniversary edition

Illustration: 50 b/w, illus, 2 col plates

Contributors:

Edited by Christina Scull
Edited by Wayne G. Hammond
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
Edited by Wayne G. Hammond
Illustrated by Pauline Baynes
Edited by Christina Scull

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 240

Collections

Fantasy Fiction General Fiction Humour J. R. R. Tolkien J.R.R. Tolkien Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Christina Scull is the former librarian of Sir John Soane’s Museum, London. She is the author of ‘The Soane Hogarths’ (1991), edits the journal ‘The Tolkien Collector’, and frequently writes and speaks about Tolkien. Her husband, Wayne G. Hammond, is Assistant Librarian in the Chapin Library of Rare Books, Williams College, author of the standard bibliography of Tolkien’s works, ‘J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography’ (1993), and a regular contributor of Tolkien’s notes to the journal ‘Mythlore’. He also lectures on the history of printing and illustration and is a practising book designer and graphic artist – making him the ideal co-author of the acclaimed study of Tolkien’s paintings and drawings, ‘J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator’. The couple live in Williamstown, Massachusetts. Wayne G Hammond is a librarian at the Chapin Library of Rare Books at Williams College Massachusetts. He is the author of The Graphic Art of C.B. Falls (1892), J.R.R. Tolkien: A Descriptive Bibliography (1993), and regular notes on Tolkien in the journal Mythlore. Christina Scull is the former librarian of Sir John Soane's Museum, London. She is the author of The Soane Hogarths (1991), edits the journal The Tolkien Collector, and frequently writes and speaks about Tolkien. Together, Wayne and Christina have written the two-volume J.R.R. TOLKIEN COMPANION & GUIDE and edited Tolkien's ROVERANDOM and FARMER GILES OF HAM 50th anniversary edition.