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The Lord of the Rings

By J. R. R. Tolkien
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The Lord of the Rings is an epic fantasy adventure that follows the journey of the hobbit Frodo Baggins, who is tasked with destroying a powerful ring to thwart the dark lord Sauron's quest for domination. Set in the richly imagined world of Middle-earth, this tale weaves together themes of friendship, courage, and the eternal struggle between good and evil. Accompanied by a diverse fellowship, Frodo's quest challenges their strength and unity as they face daunting foes and treacherous landscapes.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic quests, richly developed worlds, and intricate mythologies. It offers a journey through a fantastical world filled with adventure, compelling characters, and themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between good and evil. If you're a fan of immersive tales that transport you to an entirely different realm, this classic fantasy might capture your imagination.

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The Lord of the Rings

A sumptuous new one-volume edition of Tolkien’s classic masterpiece that is fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, and housed in a special transparent slipcase.

The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel

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A sumptuous new one-volume edition of Tolkien’s classic masterpiece that is fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee, and housed in a special transparent slipcase.

Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing.

With the epic trilogy now an acclaimed, award-winning, and billion-dollar success, images of the characters and landscapes have become iconic to a whole new generation of readers. Much of the look of these movies is based on Alan Lee’s paintings, giving this sumptuous new edition of Tolkien’s great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans.

This new edition includes all 50 of Alan Lee’s beautiful watercolour paintings that have been newly scanned by the artist himself, together with his stunning frontispiece painting that appears in full, for the very first time, as a three-page foldout sheet. The text has been reset using the definitive 50th anniversary text and is printed on high-quality paper, and this is accompanied by Tolkien’s own maps, which are printed in red & black as endpapers.

The unjacketed book features illustrated boards and includes a silk ribbon marker, and is housed in a special transparent slipcase; together with Alan’s beautiful paintings, this new presentation of this landmark work provides the reader with the ultimate edition with which to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first publication.

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The Lord of the Rings is praised for its captivating storytelling and the visual beauty captured by Alan Lee's illustrations, lauded by Peter Jackson for their lyricism. It's described as a magnificently told story full of colour and movement, with its status as a masterpiece affirmed by multiple reviews.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007525546

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 June 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Edition: Illustrated Slipcased edition

Illustration: 50 col plates, Index

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alan Lee

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 64.0mm

Width: 171.0mm

Height: 252.0mm

Weight: 2520g

Pages: 1244

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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 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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