On 19 CD's. This CD box set contains the highly-acclaimed BBC Radio dramatisations of 'The Lord of the Rings' and its fantastic prelude 'The Hobbit', along with two CDs of thrilling music. These magical adaptations became instant classics when they were first broadcast on BBC Radio 4, and continue to delight today. Tolkien's epic tale of Middle-earth has all the classic ingredients of fantasy and adventure: dwarves, elves, goblins and trolls, a terrifying dragon, a great wizard, a fearsome evil, a perilous quest and a dramatic climax. With an all-star cast including Ian Holm, Michael Hordern, Robert Stephens, John le Mesurier and Bill Nighy, these enchanting dramatisations are a must for all Tolkien fans. 'For those who find the books too long-winded and the films too noisy, this is the perfect way to assimilate the myth and magic of Middle-earth' - Guardian.
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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.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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.
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.
30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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.
34 of 36 people found the following review helpful
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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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