- Hardcover: 1216 pages
- Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company; Gift edition (Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0618401210
- ISBN-13: 978-0618401215
- Product Dimensions: 42.7 x 27.2 x 24.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,810,416 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
A special edition of the greatest book of all time (as soon to be voted on BBC's the Big Read) accompanied by a set of SideShow Weta bookends. But is this boxed set worth the money, or would you be better saving your money for the next 'extra special' version of the films on DVD?
Lets start with the book. Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this magnificent trilogy. It is unique and intricately structured down to the minute detail, with the story in many parts taking a backseat to the creation of the wonderment of the realm in which it is based, Middle Earth. Nobody before or since Tolkien has so succesfully transferred a world, with it's people, history, geography and mythology into written form, and this is where the true brilliance of the book shines through. On top of this you have the sometimes sweet, scary, rousing but always riveting story of the fellowship and their struggle against the prospect of oppression and death from the ever expanding shadow of Mordor.
Okay some people are not going to find the book an easy read due to its size and the scope of Middle Earth mythology that it encompasses, but those who persevere with it will find themselves increasingly wrapped up in the richness of the story and the plight of the characters.
In keeping with the quality of the book the bookends are also extremely impressive. Anybody who bought the Fellowship of the Rings or Two Towers collectors box sets will already know of the quality of the SideShow Weta collectables and the bookends are no exception. They are heavier than I was expecting and the paint job on them is of a very high quality. The scene they depict is both well sculptured, colourful and sweet as Gandalf and Bilbo stand on opposite sides of Bilbo's Bag End front door, oblivious to the trials that lay ahead of themselves and their friends.
Both the book and the bookends are beautiful (even the box they come in is extremely pretty) and at this price they are a steal.
Lets start with the book. Well, what can I say that hasn't already been said about this magnificent trilogy. It is unique and intricately structured down to the minute detail, with the story in many parts taking a backseat to the creation of the wonderment of the realm in which it is based, Middle Earth. Nobody before or since Tolkien has so succesfully transferred a world, with it's people, history, geography and mythology into written form, and this is where the true brilliance of the book shines through. On top of this you have the sometimes sweet, scary, rousing but always riveting story of the fellowship and their struggle against the prospect of oppression and death from the ever expanding shadow of Mordor.
Okay some people are not going to find the book an easy read due to its size and the scope of Middle Earth mythology that it encompasses, but those who persevere with it will find themselves increasingly wrapped up in the richness of the story and the plight of the characters.
In keeping with the quality of the book the bookends are also extremely impressive. Anybody who bought the Fellowship of the Rings or Two Towers collectors box sets will already know of the quality of the SideShow Weta collectables and the bookends are no exception. They are heavier than I was expecting and the paint job on them is of a very high quality. The scene they depict is both well sculptured, colourful and sweet as Gandalf and Bilbo stand on opposite sides of Bilbo's Bag End front door, oblivious to the trials that lay ahead of themselves and their friends.
Both the book and the bookends are beautiful (even the box they come in is extremely pretty) and at this price they are a steal.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
whatever shipping arrangement and product quality.....it is highly recommend for all fans of Lord of the Rings to buy this gift box...
Really really excellent!!!~
Really really excellent!!!~
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Great Value!
23 Oct 2003
This set is definitely worth the money. The hardback book, similar to the one released in July '03, sells here at Amazon for $26.60, so the cost of the bookends is about $26. Sideshow used to sell the bookends alone for $60!
Get this while you can!
37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
The right bookends for the right book
30 Oct 2003
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Ring" trilogy wholeheartedly embraced the film adaptation when it premiered almost three years ago. Now Weta Workshops (who did all the special effects, prosthetics, armor and makeup for the films) have produced a gorgeous bookend set along with the hardcover book.
Chosen by a special poll, the special hardcover edition is pretty nice to look at, but let's face it, the bookends are the best part. They're handpainted and very detailed, capturing the moment when Gandalf waits to be let in, only to be rebuffed by "We don't want any more visitors, well-wishers, or distant relations!"
One bookend has Bilbo moving to the door, and the other has Gandalf knocking with his staff on Bilbo's round green door. Fans of the movie will be pleased to know that they really do look like Ian Holm and Ian McKellen. Collectors of Tolkien merchandise will be delighted to put "The Hobbit," "Silmarillion," and other Middle-Earth books beside the trilogy, between these bookends.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Great combination and even better deal
15 Dec 2003
There is LOTR the book and LOTR the movies. This wonderful set combines them both. As you probably know the movie production and design was done by WETA workshop and WETA digital. These bookends are produced by WETA workshop so you get a piece of movie memorable AND of course the books everything was based on. It is invaluable to have a hardcover one edition of the Three Books. It will stand the test of time better than any softcover. In fact I had the same edition as a paperback and it fell apart.
The bookends are very nice. As someone mentioned they orginally sold for $60 by themselves and now you can get the whole set for $45. They are very substantial and have a lot of detail to them. Even though you have to strain to see Gandalf's face, they made it very detailed. I checked just to be sure...The Gandalf side also has what look like individually painted flowers and nice lush greenery. On the Bilbo side you have details all the way down to his hobbit feet and the books arranged near the door. This is truly one of the 'steals' you find every now and then on the Internet. I would suggest 'stealing' away with your own edition before they, like Bilbo putting on the ring, go poof and disappear.
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