The first part of the history of the creation of "The Lord of the Rings" is a study of Tolkien's work from its inception to the end of the first volume, "The Fellowship of the Ring". In "The Return Of The Shadow" (the abandoned title of the first volume of "The Lord of the Rings") we see how Bilbo's "magic ring" evolved into the supremely dangerous Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord; and the precise and astonishingly unforeseen moment when a Black Rider first rode into the Shire. The character of the hobbit called Trotter ...
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The first part of the history of the creation of "The Lord of the Rings" is a study of Tolkien's work from its inception to the end of the first volume, "The Fellowship of the Ring". In "The Return Of The Shadow" (the abandoned title of the first volume of "The Lord of the Rings") we see how Bilbo's "magic ring" evolved into the supremely dangerous Ruling Ring of the Dark Lord; and the precise and astonishingly unforeseen moment when a Black Rider first rode into the Shire. The character of the hobbit called Trotter (afterwards Strider or Aragorn) is developed, though his true identity seems to be an insoluble problem. Frodo's companions undergo many changes of name and personality and other major figures appear in unfamiliar guises - a sinister Treebeard, in league with the Enemy, and a ferocious, malevolent Farmer Maggot. The book comes complete with reproductions of the first maps and facsimile pages from the earliest manuscripts.
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Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $54.35, very good condition, Sold by Alpha 2 Omega Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southampton, HANTS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by Unwin Hyman.
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Very good in Very good jacket. VGC. Unwin Hyman, 1988. Second reprint. Black hardback (gilt lettering to the spine, small nicks and light shelf wear on the edges of the cover) with Dj (small tear, chips, nicks and scratches on the edges of the front Dj cover), both in VGC. Illustrated with b/w drawings, colour map. Nice and clean pages with two small ink marks on the outer edges, light shelf wear on the Dj cover. 499pp including List of illustrations, index. Price un-clipped. Heavy book.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow to cart. $16.89, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Contains: Illustrations. History of Middle-Earth, 6. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow to cart. $22.07, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 512 p. Contains: Illustrations. History of Middle-Earth, 6. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $22.68, new condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $36.88, very good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1988 by HarperCollins Publishers Ltd.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. Reprint, 1989. Owner's name on front pastedown; otherwise a clean, tidy copy in tight binding. Dust jacket not price-clipped; protected in removable clear film. The History of Middle-Earth, vol. 6.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $9.51, fair condition, Sold by Goodwill of the Olympics rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from TACOMA, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
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Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.
Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $9.81, very good condition, Sold by Goodwill Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hillsboro, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
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Add this copy of The Return of the Shadow: the History of the Lord of to cart. $20.89, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by William Morrow & Company.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. (Middle Earth, Fantasy) A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
