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.
‘An extraordinary book. It deals with a stupendous theme. It leads
us through a succession of strange and astonishing episodes, some
of them magnificent, in a region where everything is invented,
forest, moor, river, wilderness, town and the races which inhabit
them.’
The Observer ‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of
the twentieth century.’
Sunday Telegraph ‘The English-speaking world is divided into those
who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who
are going to read them.’
Sunday Times ‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour
and movement and greatness.’
New Statesman ‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’
Evening Standard
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