Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but eventually developed into a much larger work. Hobbiton movie set is an outdoor walking tour through meandering paths. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Find out which hobbit and lord of the rings apps, books, games, movies, and tv shows are appropriate for every age. In my unpopular opinion, i like this production better in some ways than the bbcs highly acclaimed lord of the rings abridged radio dramatization which premiered in the early 80s. Tolkien 30 a nice set of the hobbit and the lord of the rings, with the scarce blue slipcase with tolkiens art. Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king. The story began as a sequel to tolkiens 1937 fantasy novel the hobbit, but. The lord of the rings is an epic fantasy novel written by english author j.
The title of this book is the lord of the rings and the hobbit boxed set new line cinema movie and it was written by j. It was first written as a sequel to tolkiens fantasy novel the hobbit, published. Nov 04, 2017 i was really pleased that amazon offered the lord of the rings trilogy and the hobbit as a complete set because it made my shopping a lot cheaper and easier. This collection of the lord of the rings will sit perfectly on any bookshelf. Tolkiens the hobbit and the lord of the rings are good places to start. He finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of smaug the magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. The lord of the rings is an epic highfantasy novel written by english author and scholar j. The hobbit and the lord of the rings, 4 volume boxed set. What is the best edition of the lord of the rings book set. The lord of the rings the three volumes that make up tolkiens epic classic the lord of the rings are here presented in their standard cloth editions including large format fold out maps and an extensive appendices. Deluxe pocket boxed set the hobbit and the lord of the rings. The lord of the rings and the hobbit 4 books collection.
Deluxe pocket boxed set the hobbit and the lord of the. The three volumes that make up tolkiens epic classic the lord of the rings are here presented in their standard cloth editions including large format fold out maps and an extensive appendices. A nice set of unwin paperbacks of the lord of the rings by j. Fully guided tour experiences of hobbiton movie set, as featured in the lord of the rings and the hobbit trilogies. Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the. Ended up purchasing these books from someone on ebay later down the road, and they are an absolutely beautiful set of books.
I dont think i could even read them, theyre display pieces in my mind. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil stamping. One of the best middleearth artists, renown for his work on the hardcover editions of the lord of the rings and the hobbit. The lord of the rings and the hobbit boxed set new line. The book was first published on september 21, 1937 and is set in the years 2941 to 2942 of the third age before the events of the lord of the rings. The hobbit and the lord of the rings pdf epub book. When i was browsing, amazon offered each book separately but buying them that way would have cost a lot more money. The lord of the rings trilogy poster set and the hobbit etsy. Set contains the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king, with jackets and a box designed by celebrated illustrator alan lee. You can find 10 day weather forecast information for the matamata area on metservice. The hobbit and lord of the rings agebyage guide common. Tolkien boxed editions tolkien book sets in slipcases. Booktopia has the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books, including the fourth book, a readers companion by j.
The hobbit shop offers merchandise from the lord of the rings and the hobbit film trilogies, including collectibles, apparel, accessories, and more at hobbitshop. The lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books. It does not include the introductory text from that edition and it still has some of the mistakes which have since been corrected. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the return of. Buy a discounted boxed, slipcased or casebound of the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books. The first image of the set, which will surely break the bank, has arrived online and even non. In the hobbit, bilbo baggins is whisked away from his comfortable, unambitious life in hobbiton by the wizard gandalf and a company of dwarves. The hobbit and the lord of the rings boxed set by j. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the retu paperback. The lord of the rings text is however not the 50th anniversary edition.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1973, and was written by j. The lord of the rings, and this is supposed to be the sequel to the hobbit from what i have gathered. For example, gandalfs inconsistent knowledge of the palantir has been corrected. The 10 digit isbn is 0345340426 and the digit isbn is 9780345340429. Written in stages between 1937 and 1949, the lord of the rings is one of the bestselling novels ever written, with over 150 million copies sold. Find great deals on ebay for lord of the rings hobbit set book. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil.
In the box you get the cornerstones of middleearth, the hobbit and the. Tolkiens three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy talea story of high and heroic adventure. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 1728 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Tolkien even wrote a history for them you can read most of it in the silmarillion. Lord of the rings 5 volume set trilogy, hobbit, and. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Initially intended as a standalone story for children, it was later realigned more into the middleearth legendarium by 1951, when a revised edition was released. The illustrations on the box and on the book covers themselves, are done by alan lee. Get timely parenting advice delivered straight to your inbox weekly. This fourvolume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains j.
Tolkien 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The lord of the rings tells of the great quest undertaken by frodo baggins and the fellowship of the ring. Jul 04, 2016 get timely parenting advice delivered straight to your inbox weekly. Tolkien includes books the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the return of the king, and several more. Fine collectable copies of the lord of the rings by j. Sep 22, 2019 beren and luthien book, 2017 the fall of gondolin book, 2018 unfinished tales of numenor and middleearth book, 1980 the hobbit book, 1937 the lord of the rings book, 19541955 tv. The lord of the rings has since been reprinted numerous times and translated. This website collects data to provide you with the best possible shopping experience. Jan 12, 2017 the hobbit and the lord of the rings amazon us. For this reason, we recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes for our tour, and checking the weather forecast ahead of your visit. Tolkien, in box with photo of tolkien by john wyatt. The lord of the rings, a highly collectible set that presents beautifully. The lord of the rings and the hobbit 4 books collection set by j. See the complete the lord of the rings series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles.
The books are small, and the covers of the books are firm but bendy, which will be great for taking on the go, and they have a soft, smooth, leathery feel to them. The hobbit text is based on the 1995 harper collins edition. Tolkien paperback, 2014 at the best online prices at ebay. Some editions combine the entire work into a single volume. Both are first printings and presented in superior cloth bindings compared to the trade hardcovers. Oct 21, 2014 this fourvolume, deluxe pocket boxed set contains j.
Tolkien from someone who is new to this series this is the complete book set. The first is the hobbit then the next three books is actually considered only one book. The hobbit and the lord of the rings box set abebooks. Slipcased in a sturdy, attractive box with eye of sauron emblem, this collection includes the hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the fellowship of the ring. The lord of the rings actually premiered first before the production company decided to eventually do a hobbit radio production later on for npr. The lord of the rings trilogy poster set 1 the fellowship of the ring poster 1 the two towers poster 1 the return of the king poster 1 the hobbit printed on high quality, weather resistant, 220g texture card all print comes with 5mm white border print is ready for framing listing. The box they come in is the same soft, leather type feeling and very sturdy. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. The lord of the rings maintains the breaks between the 3volume set, as well as tolkiens division of the text into six books. Nov 20, 2012 the lord of the rings actually premiered first before the production company decided to eventually do a hobbit radio production later on for npr. I have my old paperbacks of the lord of the rings and the hobbit that id rather use for hands on reading, these just need to be admired. Buy a discounted boxed, slipcased or casebound of the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books online from australias leading online bookstore. Tolkien online book shop, brought to you by harpercollins, j. It was first written as a sequel to tolkiens fantasy novel the hobbit, published in 1937, but it developed into its own three book series.
Tolkien, 9780261103566, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If your kids are looking for an epic fantasy adventure, j. In this video i will show you guys a very inexpensive tolkien collection that i adore. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the return of the king at.