Waterstones.com: Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror: The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, et al. (2002)

Synopsis

Boxed-set edition of three hardback The Lord of the Rings volumes, featuring stunning illustrations by Alan Lee. 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 being released on film, images of the characters and landscapes have become eagerly sought after. Much of the look of the movies is based on Alan Lee's paintings, giving this Centenary edition of Tolkien's great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans.

Bookseller review

Stephen French, WATERSTONE'S PETERSFIELD

Unless you have been held captive in Barad Dur for the past fifty-odd years, you should be well aware of Frodo Baggins' journey to destroy the ring of power in the fires of Mount Doom. This illustrated, glossy edition is a good as it gets; mixing Tolkien's destinctive prose with Alan Lee's detailed drawings and paintings. Occasionally a victim of its immense scope and myths, it is still no less one of, if not the finest, literary achievement of the 20th century.

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Publisher and industry reviews

Jacket review

'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 'Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.' Sunday Telegraph 'A story magnificently told.' New Statesman 'An extraordinarily imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.' The Times 'A grand piece of work in both conception and execution.' Daily Telegraph

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Bookseller reviews

Stephen French, WATERSTONE'S PETERSFIELD

Unless you have been held captive in Barad Dur for the past fifty-odd years, you should be well aware of Frodo Baggins' journey to destroy the ring of power in the fires of Mount Doom. This illustrated, glossy edition is a good as it gets; mixing Tolkien's destinctive prose with Alan Lee's detailed drawings and paintings. Occasionally a victim of its immense scope and myths, it is still no less one of, if not the finest, literary achievement of the 20th century.

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