The second half of a major new examination of how J.R.R.Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece 'The Hobbit', including his complete unpublished draft version of the story, and many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps by Tolkien himself. / Includes the complete original unpublished manuscript version of 'The Hobbit' and previously unpublished and rarely-seen maps and illustrations by Tolkien. / Includes for the first time anywhere Tolkien's attempt to write The Hobbit in the more serious style of The Lord of the Rings. / Book jacket features Tolkien's unseen first attempt at designing his own book cover. / Endorsed by Christopher Tolkien as an adjunct to the essential The History of Middle-earth series. / An essential resource book for the forthcoming movie adaptation of The Hobbit. / Marketing and Publicity will target the core Tolkien/fantasty fans. Activity includes online promotions through the newly redesigned Tolkien website www.tolkien.co.uk, 3rd party initiatives with the main Tolkien fan groups / websites and partnerships with key 'fantasy' media channels.
John D. Rateliff moved to Wisconsin in 1981 in order to work with the Tolkien manuscripts at Marquette University. He has been active in Tolkien scholarship for many years, delivering papers on Tolkien and the Inklings. While at Marquette, he assisted in the collation of their holdings with those Christopher Tolkien was editing for his History of Middle-earth series. A professional editor, he lives in the Seattle area with his wife and three cats, only one of whom is named after a Tolkien character.
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