The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase - good
An indispensable scholarly reference for Tolkien enthusiasts, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion presents a meticulous, chapter-by-chapter annotation of one of the greatest works of fantasy literature ever written. Compiled by leading Tolkien scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, it uncovers the rich layers of linguistic, historical, and literary context that underpin J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, and drafts from the Tolkien archive. The Companion details the origins of names, places, and languages, illuminates obscure allusions, and traces the evolution of key passages from their earliest drafts to the final published text. Written with academic rigor yet remaining thoroughly accessible, it serves as both a trusted guide for first-time readers and an endlessly rewarding resource for devoted fans returning to Middle-earth. No serious student of Tolkien's work should be without this authoritative and exhaustively researched volume.
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien; Wayne G. Hammond And Christina Scull
Format: Hardback
Published: 2005, HarperCollins
Genre: Fantasy
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slipcase - good
An indispensable scholarly reference for Tolkien enthusiasts, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion presents a meticulous, chapter-by-chapter annotation of one of the greatest works of fantasy literature ever written. Compiled by leading Tolkien scholars Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, it uncovers the rich layers of linguistic, historical, and literary context that underpin J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, drawing on unpublished manuscripts, letters, and drafts from the Tolkien archive. The Companion details the origins of names, places, and languages, illuminates obscure allusions, and traces the evolution of key passages from their earliest drafts to the final published text. Written with academic rigor yet remaining thoroughly accessible, it serves as both a trusted guide for first-time readers and an endlessly rewarding resource for devoted fans returning to Middle-earth. No serious student of Tolkien's work should be without this authoritative and exhaustively researched volume.