
The Two Towers
Being the second part of the Lord of the Rings
J. R. R. Tolkien(Author)
HarperCollins (Publisher)
Published on 18. August 2022
Book
Hardback
352 pages
978-0-00-856713-2 (ISBN)
Description
Special unjacketed hardback edition of the second part of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a unique cover design embellished with copper foil and the iconic maps appearing in red and black as endpapers.
Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.
Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs.
Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.
Reviews / Votes
'Extraordinarily imaginative, and wholly exciting'The Times
'The story itself is superb'
Observer
'A most remarkable feat'
Guardian
'Masterpiece? Oh yes'
Evening Standard
'An astonishing imaginative tour de force'
Daily Telegraph
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Series
Edition
Special Collector's edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Edition type
Special edition
Dimensions
Height: 219 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
446 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-856713-2 (9780008567132)
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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.