Lord of the rings and hobbit box set books

The lord of the rings paperback set housed in slipcase with artwork based on a design by j. Tolkien immerse yourself in middleearth with tolkiens classic masterpiece, telling the complete story of bilbo baggins and the hobbits epic encounters with gandalf, gollum, dragons and monsters, in the quest to destroy the one ring. This new boxed set, published to mark the 75th anniversary of the publication of the hobbit, offers readers a new opportunity to discover tolkiens remarkable world of middleearth and to follow the complete story of bilbo baggins and the hobbits part in the epic quest for the ring beginning with bilbos fateful visit from gandalf and. The hobbit and lord of the rings complete gift set. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil. Tolkien duly set pen to paper and began what would be the first chapter of the lord of the rings, but it would be another twelve years before he would complete it, stating my work has escaped from my control. The hobbit the lord of the rings box set 75th anniversary. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. It does not include the introductory text from that edition and it still has some of the mistakes which have since been corrected. The outer box on my copy has the marks from the shrink wrap that many others have reported. One of the best middleearth artists, renown for his work on the hardcover editions of the lord of the rings and the hobbit. That lord of the ringshobbit megabluray set is really. At the core of these books are many early drafts and unpublished passages by tolkien, which contribute to.

It was first written as a sequel to tolkiens fantasy novel the hobbit, published. Nov 22, 2012 the hobbit text is based on the 1995 harper collins edition. The lord of the ring series consists of the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king. The lord of the rings is an epic fantasy novel written by english author j. The lord of the rings, and this is supposed to be the sequel to the hobbit from what i have gathered. It was first written as a sequel to tolkiens fantasy novel the hobbit, published in 1937, but it developed into its own three book series. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the retu paperback. The illustrations on the box and on the book covers themselves, are done by alan lee. The hobbit and the lord of the rings box set of four paperbacks by j. Unfollow lord of the rings box set to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Holy crap wtf lord of the rings hobbit bluray box sets. Fourvolume boxed set edition of the lord of the rings in hardback, featuring tolkiens original unused dustjacket designs, together with fourth hardback volume, the lord of the rings.

The lord of the rings trilogy hobbit gold foil box set j. The hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, the return of. In this video i will show you guys a very inexpensive tolkien collection that i adore. Buy a discounted boxed, slipcased or casebound of the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books. Slipcased in a sturdy, attractive box with eye of sauron emblem, this collection includes the hobbit, the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the fellowship of the ring. Instead i got 4 miniature books that look more like. Tolkien books sold by the tolkien library rare book store. Tolkiens son and literary heir, christopher tolkien, examines the creation of the lord of the rings epic from its inception to its finished form. The hobbit and the lord of the rings boxset pocket. I thought this was gonna be average sized book collection. Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the rings the fellowship of. The first is the hobbit then the next three books is actually considered only one book.

The hobbit and the lord of the rings box set 3 books. What is the best edition of the lord of the rings book set. The hobbit and lord of the rings complete gift set unabridged. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. If you would like one please send me an email and i will get. Unless you have been on a deserted island for the last five years there really is no need for a description. The hobbit and the lord of the rings, 4 volume boxed set. Tolkien 18921973 was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing the hobbit, the lord of the rings, the silmarillion and the children of hurin, plus other stories and essays. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Lotr was broken up into three books due an apparent paper shortage in the 50s when the books came out, each book of the last three here actually contains 2. Now, the new hardback editions of these beautifully illustrated works have been collected together into one boxed set of four books. Tolkiens masterpieces brought serious, widespread recognition to and appreciation of the fantasy genre, which. Since it was first published in 1954, the lord of the rings has been a book people have treasured.

The hobbit and lord of the rings trilogy boxed set by j. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Tolkien 1997, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The lord of the rings maintains the breaks between the 3volume set, as well as tolkiens division of the text into six books. Tolkien 30 a nice set of the hobbit and the lord of the rings, with the scarce blue slipcase with tolkiens art. This collection of the lord of the rings will sit perfectly on any bookshelf. I have a giant love for hard cover books, but with this economy you sometimes have to cut back. The lord of the rings is a timeless classic consisting of the three books. At the core of these books are many early drafts and unpublished passages by tolkien, which contribute to a thorough understanding of his masterpiece. Buy a discounted boxed, slipcased or casebound of the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books online from australias leading online bookstore. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. In the box you get the cornerstones of middleearth, the hobbit and the. Oct 21, 2014 this fourvolume, deluxe pocket boxed set contains j. The lord of the rings tells of the great quest undertaken by frodo baggins and the fellowship of the ring.

The lord of the rings boxed set the official tolkien. The hobbit and the lord of the rings boxed set by j. The lord of the rings a sumptuous onevolume edition of tolkiens classic masterpiece that is fully illustrated throughout in watercolour by the acclaimed artist, alan lee, and housed in a special transparent slipcase. For example, gandalfs inconsistent knowledge of the palantir has been corrected. Dec 01, 2012 the outer box on my copy has the marks from the shrink wrap that many others have reported. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. This fourvolume, deluxe pocket boxed set contains j. We offer it in a 3volume set with custom jackets that feature an illustration of the doors of durin from the fellowship of the ring. When they were first published, the hobbit and the lord of the rings became instant classics. The lord of the rings archives the official tolkien.

Booktopia has the lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books, including the fourth book, a readers companion by j. If it was simply a matter of the hobbit looking different, fine but i would have expected at least all 3 volumes of the lord of the rings to be identical, and they were not. Fine collectable copies of the lord of the rings by j. Fourvolume boxedset edition of the lord of the rings in hardback, featuring tolkiens original unused dustjacket designs, together with fourth hardback volume, the lord of the rings. The lord of the rings text is however not the 50th anniversary edition. That lord of the ringshobbit megabluray set is really 800. Arguably the most famous and beloved fantasy series of all time, j. The fourvolume boxed set includes the lord of the rings. Deluxe pocket boxed set the hobbit and the lord of the rings. The lord of the rings boxed set 4 x hardcover books. A readers companion, a unique annotated guide to the text, fully updated since its first publication in 2005, and is a book which will enhance the readers enjoyment and understanding of one of the most influential books of the 20th century.

The tolkien embossing on my copy is also not straight. The lord of the rings, a highly collectible set that presents beautifully. Tolkiens the lord of the rings is a musthave for any bookworm. Tolkien series collection box set 4 books ebooks quantity add to cart sku.

The lord of the rings custom book sets juniper books. The hobbit text is based on the 1995 harper collins edition. Tolkiens epic masterworks the hobbit and the three volumes of the lord of the rings the fellowship of the ring, the two towers, and the return of the king. This fourvolume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains j. His books have been translated into over 50 languages and have sold. All three books in the series have been made into awardwinning movies. Tolkien from someone who is new to this series this is the complete book set. Fellowship of the ring, two towers, return of the king.

Buy the hobbit the lord of the rings box set online at. Immerse yourself in middleearth with tolkiens classic masterpieces behind the films. The lord of the rings series collection 4 books set. Each book features a leatherette cover with stamped title and all four books are held in a leatherette bound box with gold foil stamping. Tolkiens three volume masterpiece is at once a classic myth and a modern fairy talea story of high and heroic adventure. Tolkien 18921973 was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing the hobbit, the lord of the rings and the silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. The hobbit and the lord of the rings box set abebooks.