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Unfinished Tales
To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the first ever illustrated edition of this collection of tales which takes readers further into the stories told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, featuring 18 full-colour paintings depicting scenes from the First, Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth.
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To celebrate its 40th anniversary, the first ever illustrated edition of this collection of tales takes readers further into the stories told in The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, featuring 18 full-colour paintings depicting scenes from the First, Second, and Third Ages of Middle-earth.
Unfinished Tales is a collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, providing those who have read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with a collection of background and new stories.
The book concentrates on the realm of Middle-earth and comprises such elements as The Quest of Erebor, Gandalf’s lively account of how he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End; the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand; and an exact description of the military organisation of the Riders of Rohan.
Unfinished Tales also contains the only story about the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, and everything known about such matters as the Five Wizards, the Palantíri, and the legend of Amroth. The tales were edited by Christopher Tolkien, who provides a short commentary on each story, helping the reader to fill in the gaps and put each story into the context of the rest of his father’s writings.
In celebration of its 40th anniversary, this new edition features 18 stunning paintings from critically acclaimed Tolkien artists, Alan Lee, John Howe, and Ted Nasmith, revealing the three Ages of Middle-earth like never before.
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Unfinished Tales has been praised for its moments of mythic grandeur, showcasing the expansive and imaginative world-building that Tolkien is renowned for. Additionally, it is seen as another testament to Tolkien's incredible imagination, solidifying his legendary status in literature.
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ISBN: 9780008387952
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 01 October 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Edition: Illustrated edition
Illustration: 18 col illus
Contributors:
- Illustrated by John Howe
- Illustrated by Alan Lee
- Edited by Christopher Tolkien
- Illustrated by Ted Nasmith
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 46.0mm
Width: 149.0mm
Height: 228.0mm
Weight: 1180g
Pages: 528
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.
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