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OverviewImmerse yourself in Middle-earth with Tolkien's classic masterpiece, telling the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' epic encounters with Gandalf, Gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the One Ring. When they were first published, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings became instant classics. Treasured by readers young and old, these works of sweeping fantasy, steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness have sold more than 150 million copies around the world. This new boxed set, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of The Hobbit, offers readers a new opportunity to discover Tolkien's remarkable world of Middle-earth and to follow the complete story of Bilbo Baggins and the Hobbits' part in the epic quest for the Ring - beginning with Bilbo's fateful visit from Gandalf and culminating in the dramatic climax between Frodo and Gollum atop Mount Doom and Bilbo's departure to the Grey Havens. Full Product DetailsAuthor: J. R. R. TolkienPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd Edition: 75th Anniversary ed Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 10.60cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 1.260kg ISBN: 9780261103566ISBN 10: 0261103563 Pages: 1664 Publication Date: 01 November 1997 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Mixed media product Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews'The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.' Sunday Times `The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.' Sunday Times `A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.' New Statesman `Masterpiece? Oh yes, I've no doubt about that.' Evening Standard Author InformationAuthor Website: http://www.tolkienestate.comJ.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. Tab Content 6Author Website: http://www.tolkienestate.comCountries AvailableAll regions |