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Collins Modern Classics - The Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit - Boxed Set of Four Books in Slip-case: AND The Hobbit [Paperback]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: 7 Oct 2002

Collins Modern Classic editions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings collected in a beautiful boxed set.

The Hobbit is a tale of high adventure undertaken by a company of dwarves, in search of dragon-guarded gold. A reluctant partner in this perilous quest is Bilbo Baggins, a comfort-loving and unambitious hobbit. Filled with encounters with trolls, goblins, elves and giant spiders, riddles and the discovery of a Ring, this wonderful story also forms a prelude to The Lord of the Rings. It is here that we learn of the nature of this ring and travel with Frodo Baggins and his eight companions on their terrifying quest to destroy the Ring of Power in Mount Doom.

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  • Paperback: 1600 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books; New edition edition (7 Oct 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0007144083
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007144082
  • Product Dimensions: 20 x 13.3 x 9.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (108 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 361,410 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A flawless masterpiece” The Times

Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting.’ The Times

‘The story itself is superb.’ Observer

‘A most remarkable feat.’ Guardian

‘An astonishing imaginative tour de force.’ Daily Telegraph

‘Tolkien was a storyteller of genius.’ Literary Review

‘Amongst the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph

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A beautiful illustrated boxed set collecting the two most popular Tolkien hardbacks - the Centenary edition of The Lord of the Rings and the 60th Anniversary edition of The Hobbit, both illustrated by Alan Lee. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Writing, Average Quality Edition 22 Feb 2012
By J. Ritchie
Format:Paperback
I bought this box set but always felt I wanted the illustrated set, so I bought that as well!

This set is printed on yellowy paper with very small print (too small in my opinion).

The illustrated set has better quality paper (whiter) and more pages (bigger print).

My advice is buy the illustrated set and pay the extra 10 quid. Well worth it. The images and better paper / type are definitely worth it.

By the way, I really enjoyed the Hobbit. The quickest I've read a book in years. Now on to the rest.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless classics 17 Nov 2000
By Wayne Robinson
Format:Hardcover
The effect of these books upon the reader is unique. Certainly the only books I have ever read that draw me back to re-read them again and again. They are more than just literature, they are priceless works of art. The gift of a brilliant writer possessed of an imagination that has no parallel in the history of literature to a world finding itself sadly bereft of tales of beauty and of wonder.

Drawing upon Tolkien's ancient histories and legends of Middle-earth, these tales tell of The War of the Ring and the events leading to the end of the Third Age. Tales that will bring unimaginable vistas vividly before your eyes and characters that will haunt your imagination for the rest of your life.

You simply must read these books--and what better editions? These are superbly illustrated with water-colour paintings by Alan Lee. Mr Lee is one of the conceptual artists currently assisting Peter Jackson bring The Lord of the Rings to the big screen in New Zealand.

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superbly presented and beautifully illustrated 31 Jan 2002
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book set for my grandsons as an introduction to Tolkien. The typeface is clear, the paper good quality and the illustrations are mystical. My grandsons love it.
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