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The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Edition (Hardcover)

by J.R.R. Tolkien (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 1137 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; Single volume 50th Anniversary ed edition (6 Dec 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0261103202
  • ISBN-13: 978-0261103207
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.8 x 6.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (41 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 10,591 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'Masterpiece? Oh yes, I've no doubt about that.' Evening Standard 'Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.' Sunday Telegraph 'The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them' Sunday Times 'A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness' New Statesman

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This special 50th anniversary hardback edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece includes the complete revised and reset text, two-fold out maps printed in red and black and, unique to this edition, a full-colour fold-out reproduction of Tolkien's own facsimile pages from the Book of Mazarbul that the Fellowship discover in Moria. Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivalled magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. Over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors' editions become prized and valuable items of publishing. This one-volume hardback edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, and features for the very first time the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, illustrations done by Tolkien and intended for inclusion in the famous 'Bridge of Khazad-dum' chapter. Also appearing are previously unpublished family trees and two, full-size fold-out maps. Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the original, this revised edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of the Rings Simply Magic, 15 Dec 2001
This review is from: The Lord of the Rings Box set (hardcover) (Hardcover)
I first read this book under the covers with a torch aged 8 years. It fuelled my imagination and changed my life giving me a deep interest in history and literature and art. This book deserves to be owned in hardback and the work deserves the many accolades it has received over the years. It was written at a time when Made in Britain meant quality. This book is finely crafted and unlike those works inspired by it was written by a literary genius capable of creating an imaginary world in every detail.
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27 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars One of my favourite books ever written., 28 Sep 2001
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This review is from: The Lord of the Rings trilogy - one volume paperback (movie cover) (Paperback)
I have read these novels more times than I care to remember and enjoyed them everytime... I have also spotted little things that I had previously missed, so its well worth re-reading as well.

All I can say is read it. However you might ask why 4 stars and not 5 stars.... having looked at this book in the book shop I was rather narked to note the poor quality of the book itself... It looked like it could stand being read a few times then it would fall to bits... I would personaly advise either getting the seperate novels or getting a hard backed version if you want to be able to re-read this book.... and you will.

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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of BBC audio dramatisation, 29 Nov 2001
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Employing a superb theatrical cast, and making good use of the BBC's long experience in dramatisations of classic literature, this adaptation is a landmark production. As epic fantasy it benefits, like the book, from the best of all possible visual imagery: that provided by the imagination of its audience.

Careful editing and selection by Brian Sibley retains all of the cardinal points in this epic adventure, while maintaining dramatic pace (and keeping the drama to an acceptable length. Fans of digressional characters - such as the "nature spirit" Tom Bombadil - may disagree with some of these editorial decisions.)

The tale's growth in scale from the little world of the Shire and its Hobbit population through to the heroic proportions of the final battle for the soul of the world of Middle-Earth is faithfully rendered, as is the parallel growth in stature and depth of the main characters. The powerful score and atmospheric effects by the Radiophonic Workshop make this a compelling and involving work, whether the listener is familiar with the book or a total newcomer.

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