The Lord of the Rings: J.R.R. Tolkien

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Despite this collection being packed to the brim with a huge amount of pages, it still feels like a reasonably quick read. If a refund is payable to you we will process the refund as soon as possible, and, in any case within fourteen (14) days.

When two hobbits were crawling up Mount Doom, forced to leave more and more behind – Sam’s beloved kitchen gear and remnants of hope that they can succeed – my lips felt parched and my heart hollow. Featuring a fascinating introduction by Val McDermid and new illustrations by Juan Esteban Rodríguez, each copy has been signed by both the introducer and the illustrator. Also appearing are two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth.For further information about your statutory rights, contact your local authority Trading Standards department or consumer advice centre (for example the Citizen's Advice Bureau if you are in the UK). Other cancelled products: If you want to cancel products that are not damaged or incorrectly supplied, then you must inform us of this within seven working days following the date of receipt in accordance with the Distance Selling Regulations or otherwise as soon as possible. I guess, for many it might not be the most exciting part of the book, but for me, reading it felt like I’ve made that impossible climb myself.

Over 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. If you are lucky to receive a set that is undamaged and in perfect condition (there have been reviews about poor packaging and damaged items), then this set is top notch both from the viewpoint of displaying the set and for the more important viewpoint of actually reading the volumes rather than leaving them to look pretty on your book shelf. Tolkien's mastery of language and world-building is evident throughout, making this trilogy a must-read for anyone seeking a truly immersive and enchanting literary experience. The bloodthirsty biographies of the world’s most infamous pirates are reproduced in this Folio edition of Captain Charles Johnson’s renowned work, including original woodcut illustrations and a fascinating introduction by Margarette Lincoln. printing of this ALAN LEE ILLUSTRATED Edition ) ---hardcover, a Near Fine/Fine example in a Near Fine/Fine dustjacket, a wee bit of light rubbing, jacket is now in a hi-quality mylar protector, Alan Lee illustrations and cover art, a very nice copy that looks new, , any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo.Produced in 1991 to promote the reissue of Tolkien under Harper Collins during the 'Tolkien Centenary' in 1992. Charmed Life arrives in an explosion of magic in this edition illustrated by Alison Bryant and introduced by Katherine Rundell. For the first time ever, a very special edition of the classic masterpiece, illustrated throughout in colour by the author himself and with the complete text printed in two colours. Der Inhalt ist die aktuelle Version des Herrn der Ringe in englischer Sprache, zweifarbig gedruckt in rot und schwarz, mit farbigen Illustrationen von J. They're fantastic to look at but if I'm honest, I feel like they're the one part of the collection that feels cheap.

Tolkien believed that the roots of myth and the roots of language are one and indivisible, and he demonstrated this belief by creating an entirely new language (Elvish) with its own grammar, its own beautiful script and its own mythology. Alan Lee’s illustrations are a brilliant edition in both The Hobbit and the LOTR, and I think they are perfectly fine even though they are not on glossy paper.But it certainly doesn't take away from the charm and the start of what is later going to be one of the greatest worlds made in fiction. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike.