The Lord of the Rings
Published on 6. November 2003
Book
Paperback/Softback
1168 pages
978-0-00-717200-9 (ISBN)
Description
Since it was first published in 1954, "The Lord of the Rings" has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in magic and otherworldliness, its sweeping fantasy has touched the hearts of young and old alike. This is a film tie-in edition of the popular, one-volume edition of this classic novel featuring an image from the film.
Reviews / Votes
'Masterpiece? Oh yes, I've no doubt about that.' Evening Standard 'Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the 20th century.' Sunday Telegraph 'An extraordinarily imaginative work, part saga, part allegory, and wholly exciting.' The Times 'When it comes to the nation's favourite books, one title runs rings round all the others. J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings was chosen by an astonishing 20 per cent of readers in the survey conducted by W H Smith.' Daily Mail, 4 August 2000More details
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
maps
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 130 mm
Weight
730 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-717200-9 (9780007172009)
Copyright in bibliographic data and cover images is held by Nielsen Book Services Limited or by the publishers or by their respective licensors: all rights reserved.
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
New editions
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings
Including: The Fellowship of the Ring / The Two Towers / The Return of the King
Book
05/1995
HarperCollins
€27.50
Available immediately
Person
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) 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. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.