The Classic Bestselling Fantasy Novel
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.
Alan Lee is the illustrator of the highly-successful centenary
edition of The Lord of the Rings and diamond edition of The Hobbit.
He studied graphic design and the depiction of Celtic and Norse
myths and has illustrated a wide range of books, including Faeries,
Merlin Dreams and Castles, and was conceptual designer for Terry
Jones' film Erik the Viking. He was awarded the Kate Greenaway
Medal for his illustrated edition of Black Ships Before Troy.
‘The story moves on with a tremendous narrative rush to its climax…
extraordinary imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and
wholly exciting.’
The Times ‘A triumphant close… a grand piece of work, grand in both
conception and execution. An astonishing imaginative tour de
force.’
Sunday Telegraph ‘His astonishing inventiveness remains to the end
and is continued in a series of appendices.;
The Guardian
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