The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, Waynes G. Hammond & Christina Scull — 1st Edition

£149.50

The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, Waynes G. Hammond & Christina Scull — 1st Edition

Name: The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion, Waynes G. Hammond & Christina Scull — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4139
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Publication: London, HarperCollins Publishers, 2005

Formatting: 8vo, pp. lxxxii, 894.

Condition Report Near Fine. This copy presents exceptionally well, housed in a crisp dust jacket that retains its deep, unrubbed black finish and bright, unoxidised metallic lettering. The jacket shows almost no edge wear, protected in a clear plastic sleeve. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, and the hinges are perfectly sound. The page block is notably bright, crisp, and completely free from any foxing or toning. Board corners are sharp and unbumped, and the spine ends show no discernible signs of shelf-wear.

Catalogue Note Published to coincide with the standard anniversary editions of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, this volume serves as an indispensable, chapter-by-chapter annotated guide to the author's magnum opus. It was originally conceived as a much shorter work before expanding into a remarkably comprehensive scholarly resource.

The text includes previously unpublished materials by J.R.R. Tolkien, most notably the 'Nomenclature of The Lord of the Rings,' originally prepared as a guide for translators, as well as portions of a 1951 letter concerning the colossal labor of the text. The dust jacket also features an authentic cover illustration by J.R.R. Tolkien. Highly preserved first-printing hardcovers in the UK market have become increasingly sought after by dedicated Tolkien collectors, standing as an essential companion piece to any fine Middle-earth library.

An essential key to unlocking the depths of Middle-earth, The Lord of the Rings: A Reader's Companion takes fans and scholars alike on a masterful journey through J.R.R. Tolkien's epic. Hammond and Scull painstakingly unravel the rich tapestry of Tolkien's world, examining the author’s evolving manuscripts, correcting historical textual errors, and exploring the linguistic roots of his constructed languages. Brimming with unpublished letters, intricate time-schemes, and Tolkien's own extensive notes, this companion offers a breathtakingly detailed and engaging look into the creative genius behind the greatest fantasy work of the twentieth century.

ISBN: 000720308X

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Wayne G. Hammond & Christina Scull

Book Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Criticism & Essays

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 976

Book Publication Year: 2005

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: J.R.R. Tolkien (Cover Illustration)

Book Series: The Lord of the Rings Reference

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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