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The Lord of the Rings

J. R. R. Tolkien

Illustrated by Eric Fraser and Ingahild Grathmer

Successive generations have been spellbound by the exploits of Frodo, Gandalf and their comrades as they journey towards Mordor to do battle with the Dark Lord Sauron.

US$230.00

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The original ‘fantasy’ series, and still the greatest, The Lord of the Rings has sold over 100 million copies, been translated into more than 40 languages, and has been voted the best book of the 20th century. If there is any work of fiction that deserves to be owned in a magnificent edition – this is surely it.

PRODUCTION DETAILS

Bound in paper blocked with a design by Francis Mosley

Set in Fournier with Omnia display

Illustrations by Ingahild Grathmer, drawn by Eric Fraser

Frontispiece and 67 black & white illustrations

Printed map endpapers

3 volumes

1,352 pages in total

Blocked slipcase

9˝ x 5¾˝

THE DEFINITIVE FANTASY EPIC

Successive generations have been spellbound by the exploits of Frodo, Gandalf and their comrades as they journey towards Mordor to do battle with the Dark Lord Sauron. There is something about the alluring world of elves, dwarves and old magic which has proved exceptionally popular, working on the imagination both as an enthralling adventure story and, at a deeper level, as ’a comprehensive counter-myth to the story of the 20th century’ (Independent). Tolkien’s treatment of the eternal struggle between good and evil, from stirring battles (‘as good as anything in Homer’, according to C. S Lewis) to the conflict within every individual, is subtle, lyrical and profound.

Since the dawn of time, storytelling and the fantastic have gone hand in hand. All cultures have their myths – tales of gods and giants, monsters and marvels. An increasing interest in the roots of culture, together with a recognition of the importance of myth and archetype in understanding the human condition, led to a reflorescence of myth-based literature in the 20th century.

J. R. R. Tolkien, the reclusive, pipe-smoking Oxford don, was in the vanguard, and so great was his achievement that his name became virtually synonymous with the literature of fantasy.

The strength of Tolkien’s work is in its fidelity to its roots, which lie in the legends of the Nordic world. Tolkien believed that the roots of myth and the roots of language are one and indivisible, and he demonstrated this belief by creating an entirely new language (Elvish) with its own grammar, its own beautiful script and its own mythology. it was a rarefied and highly personal world, yet it proved a fertile soil from which his great fantasy novels were to grow.

Eric Fraser was one of the foremost British illustrators of the 20th century. His images – a total of seven full-page images and 57 head-pieces – are based on original designs by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark. Tolkien had seen her sketches and was so impressed that his executors gave special permission for Fraser to interpret them for these Folio editions. Covers blocked in gold and maps of Middle Earth as endpapers complete this superb edition of one the world’s favourite stories.

‘A compelling grandeur of vision, a searing inventiveness and a depth of humanity give it a rare – and rewarding – greatness.’
Sunday Times

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I thought it was little more expensive than I wanted it to be, but this set was truly beautiful! It exceeded my expectations in so many ways! My friend was so surprised and loved it so much! I love this company! I just need them to do the Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis next and we will be great! ;)

Review by MISS KELSAN M WOLVERTON on 22nd January 2025
Books are classy and fancy AF! The colors, the font, the print, the binding, even the material used for the box is top notch quality! Definitely worth the money!

Review by ABRAHAM CABRERA on 19th January 2025
A perfect experience!

Review by MIKE TAZZEO on 9th January 2025
Beautiful product, proper luxury feel helps justify the price.

Review by Adam Packman on 11th December 2024
Stunning edition of Lord Of the Rings. Great gift and perfect show-off piece for your bookshelf.

Review by Christopher on 10th December 2024

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