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The Lord of the Rings [Kindle Edition]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
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Amazon.co.uk Review

Let's face it--even some adults find Tolkien's mammoth fantasy a daunting mouthful but children now have this special seven-book box set of The Lord of The Rings to make the epic tale just that bit easier to chew on. Split into its seven constituent parts, these slim volumes tell the ageless tale of young Frodo's quest to destroy The Ring and defeat the forces of evil. It's beautifully presented in a black presentation box with the movie logo and an illustration on the side and the spines of the books also form the movie logo. A contemporary look and plenty of "cool appeal" will grab kids' interest and ensure they don't miss out on reading this classic of the genre. --Jonathan Weir

Amazon.co.uk Review

A Christian can be forgiven for not reading the Bible--heck, it's a pretty big book after all. But there's no salvation for a fantasy fan who hasn't read the gospel of the genre, J.R.R. Tolkien's definitive three-book epic, The Lord of the Rings (encompassing The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King), and its charming precursor, The Hobbit. That many (if not most) fantasy works are in some way derivative of Tolkien is understood, but the influence of The Lord of the Rings is so universal that everybody from George Lucas to Led Zeppelin has appropriated it for one purpose or another.

Not just revolutionary because it was groundbreaking, The Lord of the Rings is timeless because it's the product of a truly top-shelf mind. Tolkien was a distinguished linguist and Oxford scholar of dead languages, with strong ideas about the importance of myth and story and a deep appreciation of nature. His epic, 10 years in the making, recounts the Great War of the Ring and the closing of Middle-Earth's Third Age, a time when magic begins to fade from the world and men rise to dominance. Tolkien carefully details this transition with tremendous skill and love, creating in The Lord of the Rings a universal and all-embracing tale, a justly celebrated classic. --Paul Hughes, Amazon.com

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 4459 KB
  • Print Length: 1209 pages
  • Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0261103253
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (20 April 2009)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B002RI9176
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (601 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #408 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Kindle Edition review 17 Oct 2010
By Duncan
Format:Kindle Edition
For me, this book is reason to own a Kindle. Big and heavy enough to be used as a doorstop even in paperback editions, being able to carry it (along with everything else I have) in electronic format is a massive improvement and gives yet another reason to enjoy it all over again.

The quality of the presentation is extremely high, with maps and illustrations reproduced well, and a generally high standard of editing. It's not perfect - the maps need to be higher resolution when they're so important to the enjoyment of the story, and there are some annoying occasional lapses in the quality of proofing like characters suddenly being called by only their first initial and not their name (this is my number 1 pet hate in e-books, but it's rare enough here not to spoil things).

Completely recommended.
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116 of 123 people found the following review helpful
By Mr Gary E Whorwood VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I will not waste words here raving about the Lord of the Rings. Most people already know that it is one of the greatest stories ever told and has been reviewed more eloquently elsewhere.

If you are a fan of Tolkien then this box set is a wonderful collectors item. It is presented in sturdy hardback to survive multiple readings over the years. It also has some of Alan Lee's wonderful illustrations, which clearly demonstrate the influence they had over the visualisation of Peter Jackson's movies. Some of these pictures look like they might have been taken straight out of the movies.

All in all, as a fan whose previous paperback editions have fallen apart, look forward to enjoying these hardbacks for years to come.

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205 of 218 people found the following review helpful
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(Please note: I wrote this review in 2005 about the 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition (Hardcover) - the UK and US versions thereof. My apologies, however, if this appears as a review for any other edition, paperback, audiobook, etc.. At the time of writing - 2012 - Amazon appear to be lumping all the LOTR reviews together, regardless of edition, leading to unintentional inaccuracies across the board.)

Tolkien's US publisher, Houghton Mifflin, has produced a slightly larger book in leather, with a faint marbled appearance and a brushed feel. The paper on the US edition is good quality too, with an appealing translucency that sits well with the gilded edges (although when the book is closed, the gold looks a little cheap compared with the pale finish on the available HarperCollins India paper edition). The boards, however, both for the slipcase and book seem a little thin, and once the gilded pages have had a cursory ruffle, it's a surprise to find the book needs squeezing back in the slipcase, which then bows out in response. Should you wish to remove the book, a good shake is required to free it.

Where the US edition shines, however, is in the inclusion of the two large-scale fold out maps, laid in at either end of the book. These are exceptional, but sadly omitted in the UK deluxe edition of this release.

What, the UK edition doesn't have fold out maps? At twice the price? Well, it does, but they are not the large-scale affairs that graced the original releases and which are represented in the US edition in question; the ones HarperCollins have laid in throughout the text of their deluxe edition fold out horizontally only, which is to say they are scaled down. I presume that this design choice is made to tie in with the format of the fold out Thror's Map in the matching deluxe Hobbit, but still, it seems a wasted opportunity.

Indeed, compared with the US edition, it is easy to see what this edition does not have: i.e., leather, big maps, two tone print, and gilding, but a cursory glance at the design and build of HarperCollins' deluxe edition quickly reveals its superior quality. For a start, the boards used for both book and slipcase are thicker and sturdier, and the uncovered slipcase innards are constructed from a closely matched, light grey board. Similar care has been taken in the UK edition's old fashioned presentation: the case has a gently curved front for effortless book removal, and a circular window reveals part of the book's front design, completing it with its own embossed motif. The selection of fine quality coverings cannot be faulted either: the mottled grey paper perfectly complements the textured maroon quarter-binding and matching slipcase (in turn, the grey backing is also used on the deluxe Hobbit, going equally well with green).

Crucially, however, the execution of the design is spot on, something sorely lacking in the US edition: the folds of the covering within the slipcase are deep and symmetrical, which is even more impressive considering the curved front, and the embossing is firmly pressed in, lending depth and texture. Basically, everything you expect from the manufacture of such an expensive book is delivered in the UK edition: from the engineering of the slipcase window, to the squareness of every available edge, care with the details shines through.
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To put it simply i preferred the movies. The books are really boring and unnecessarily descriptive. I am throughly disappointed.
Published 2 days ago by Flying sleuth
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Tolkien is Tolkien! I bought this as a gift which is yet to be delivered, but have read the book myself in the past and know its value as literature. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Christopher Leffler
The tale of Frodo.
The lord of the rings. Quite succinctly the greatest fantasy work there has ever been. I feel there is no way to put into justice how brilliant this book is. Read more
Published 7 days ago by Requiems-love
A finely crafted, sturdy set of hardbacks
This is a review for The Lord of the Rings - 3 book boxset (hardbacks) [Box Set, Illustrated] ISBN 0-00-713658-7
This is a finely crafted set of hardbacks in a sturdy box. Read more
Published 13 days ago by D. Watt
IMMENSE!
It was a brilliant book and it kept me busy for a very long time. I think hobbits have some very peculiar words such as tweens and eleventy-one. Read more
Published 16 days ago by CP
Box Set
The books are in excellent condition and are great! They look great and are a very good read. The print is a decent size and the front covers look great as a set!
Published 25 days ago by Shellie
Hobbit forming
The Lord of the Rings, been reading it for close on 40 years, everywhere trains, planes, bars. Classic Tolkien, classic Hobbit Forming
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Heavy with small print
I accidentally ordered this book thinking it was the 3 book box set. As all three Lord of the Rings books are in this one book, it is a heavy book with very small print. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Nic
keith
perfect condition just as listed delivered very quickly so thank you very much just one more item added to my lord of the rings collection.highly recommended
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An epic
I never intended reading this book i thought it was way to nerdy especialy when i saw a video on youtube with a guy nearly crying, to make it clear im not one of the dudes i dont... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Stephen Fraser
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