Comprising three oversized hardback volumes housed in a full-colour slipcase, this edition of Tolkien's classic masterpiece is fully illustrated in watercolour throughout by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee. 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. Well over 100 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and ...
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Comprising three oversized hardback volumes housed in a full-colour slipcase, this edition of Tolkien's classic masterpiece is fully illustrated in watercolour throughout by the acclaimed and award-winning artist, Alan Lee. 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. Well 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. With the epic trilogy now being released on film, images of the characters and landscapes have become eagerly sought after. Much of the look of the movies is based on Alan Lee's paintings, giving this Centenary edition of Tolkien's great work new relevance for the ever-growing number of fans.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A beautiful, three volume slipcased edition-all volumes are first printings in fine dustjackets (near fine slipcase)-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-ALL 3 VOLUMES SIGNED BY ALAN LEE-Pictures available upon request.
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Seller's Description:
Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. A beautiful, three volume slipcased edition-all volumes are first printings in fine dustjackets-All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days)-ALL THREE VOLUMES ARE SIGNED BY ALAN LEE WHO HAS KINDLY ADDED A SKETCH TO VOL 1-Pictures available upon request.
Its lord of the rings... why am i even rating this, it's amazing!!! duhhh
Terence P
Aug 16, 2012
Nice, but damaged in delivery
The books are very nice, came in new condition & shrink-wrapped. Pages & illustrations are beautiful. They look nice on the shelf. Unfortunately set was damaged slightly in shipping-dropped or something, causing the corner of a couple outer boards to be crumpled. Delivery also took some time.
MARIO S
Nov 10, 2011
The Odyssey of our time
"The Lord of the Rings" is certainly one of the most important works of modern times. It can be seen as a paradigm of 900. The mind of the excellent author manages to compress into a story that tells of ages and seemingly distant places, the basic essence of the transformation (which took place in 900) of human societies in the contemporary global society. This transformation has occurred through two world wars and a "cold war" and in Middle-earth they are transformed in the Battle of Helm's Deep and in the fields of Pelennor.
Tolkien is a visionary man. The Lord of the Rings work that leads us away.
Carole N
Apr 14, 2011
Fantasy Genre
This seller was great to work with! Excellent service, fast shipment and received in perfect condition. Highly recommend...
John H
Nov 27, 2010
Often read.
I have read this book very often and I always find something new with each read.