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"The Lord of the Rings"
First published on July 29, 1954 ("The Fellowship of the Ring"), November 11, 1954 ("The Two Towers), October 20, 1955 ("The Return of the King"), by George Allen & Unwin. In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever he searched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. On his eleventy-first birthday Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young cousin Frodo the Ruling Ring and a perilous quest—to journey across Middle-earth, deep into the shadow of the Dark Lord, and destroy the Ring by casting it into the Cracks of Doom. "The Lord of the Rings" tells of the great quest undertaken by Frodo and the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf the Wizard, the hobbits Merry, Pippin, and Sam, Gimli the Dwarf, Legolas the Elf, Boromir of Gondor, and a tall, mysterious stranger called Strider.
Single Volume '50th Anniversary' Edition
October 21st, 2004, marked the 50th anniversary of the first U.S. publication of "The Fellowship of the Ring," being the first part of Tolkien's epic "The Lord of the Rings." To celebrate this event, both Houghton Mifflin and HarperCollins have released a truly outstanding edition. Features include: Text fully corrected to Tolkien's exacting specifications, Tolkien's hand-colored leaves of the 'Book of Mazarbul,' two large-format two-color foldout maps, protective slipcase with inset panels, two color foil stamping, gilded edges, ribbon bookmark, and a two-color title page. In short, this is the supreme edition of a supreme author's masterwork. Note: HarperCollins' also has a 'standard' 'hardcover' '50th Anniversary' available.
Single Volume 'Illustrated' Edition by Alan Lee
This large format edition was released to commemorate the centenary of Tolkien's birth. Illustrated with fifty specially commissioned paintings by Alan Lee, an artist whose vision matches Tolkien's own.
Three Volume 'Illustrated' Edition by Alan Lee
Houghton Mifflin's extremely popular centenary edition of "The Lord of the Rings" (listed above), has been released as this three volume slip-cased set. Just as with the centenary edition, these volumes feature the artwork of Alan Lee, whose watercolors are considered by many as the finest interpretations of Tolkien's Middle-earth.
Deluxe 'Collector's' Edition
A one-volume collector's edition, boxed and bound in red leatherette, with gold, green, and blue foil stamping, two-color text setting, and large format fold-out maps. Includes the complete texts of "The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King," as well as six appendices. It's the companion to the deluxe collector's edition of "The Hobbit."
Single Volume 'Hard' & 'Softcover' Editions
All three books ("The Fellowship of the Ring," "The Two Towers," and "The Return of the King") in one handy volume. These are "movie tie-in" editions, so the artwork on the covers are associated with New Line Cinema's award winning motion picture adaptation.
Three Volume 'Hard' & 'Softcover' Editions
The three volumes that make up Tolkien's epic classic are here presented in their standard cloth editions, including large format fold-out maps, and an extensive appendices. The softcovers, and hardcover dust-jackets, and boxes are illustrated by illustrator Alan Lee.
Three Volume 'Softcover' Editions
Houghton Mifflin updated 'softcover' editions of Tolkien's epic masterwork. Features a fresh interior design and covers by artist John Jude Palencar.
Ballantine 'Paperback' Editions with "The Hobbit"
The always popular Random House/Ballantine pocket-book editions of Tolkien's ring trilogy, as well as its enchanting prequel, "The Hobbit." Great for trips and vacations.
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