The Lord of the Rings (3 Books)

J. R. R. Tolkien

ISBN 10: 0261102389 / ISBN 13: 9780261102385

Published by HarperCollins, 1999

About this Item

2007. 2nd Revised ed. Paperback. Three-volume paperback boxed set of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, packaged in the classic black covers designed by Tolkien himself. Num Pages: 1664 pages, With index. BIC Classification: FM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 179 x 118 x 108. Weight in Grams: 954. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Seller Inventory # V9780261102385

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Lord of the Rings (3 Books)
• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0261102389
• ISBN 13: 9780261102385
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

About this title

Synopsis

Continuing the story of The Hobbit, this three-volume boxed set of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, features striking black covers based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and three maps including a detailed map of Middle-earth.

Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power – the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring – the ring that rules them all – which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

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 has touched the hearts of young and old alike.

About the Author

J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892. After serving in the First World War, he embarked upon a distinguished academic career and was recognised as one of the finest philologists in the world. He is best known as the creator of Middle-Earth and author of the classic works The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings. His books are translated into over 24 languages and have sold many millions of copies world-wide. He was awarded a CBE, and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University in 1972. He died in 1973 at the age of 81.