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.
Roverandom:
‘An old-fashioned story, yet it still speaks freshly today… would
leap to life when read aloud to a child’ Independent Farmer Giles
of Ham:
‘A fabulous tale of the days when giants and dragons walked the
kingdom’ Sunday Times Leaf by Niggle:
‘A haunting and successful demonstration of the qualities of
faerie’ New York Times The Adventures of Tom Bombadil:
‘Something close to genius’ The Listener Smith of Wootton
Major:
‘Whoever reads it at eight will no doubt still be going back to it
at eighty’ New Statesman
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