About this title: This four-volume, deluxe paperback boxed set contains Tolkien's epic masterworks "The Hobbit" and the three volumes of "The Lord Of The Rings" ("The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers, " and "The Return Of The King") in their definitive text settings, complete with maps and cover illustrations from the motion pictures.
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Binding: Trade Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey Books, New York, NY, USA
Date Published: 1986
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: GOOD in GOOD jacket. ~~Extra postage WILL be required for Expedited or International shipping of this set~~ Four books in cardboard display case. Book 1 has been read and has a mild spine curve and small corner creases; no tears. Books 2-4 have minor edge scuffs from being re-boxed. Display box has only minor scuffs to the corners. No previous owner names or gift inscriptions. 112209 (g122) read more
Edition: Box Set
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey
Date Published: 2001-01-01
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: Good in Good Plus Slip Case. jacket. Clean 'GOOD PLUS' copies with tight binding and crisp pages. Slight wear on extremities, some spine creasing. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: New Line
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: GOOD to VERY GOOD/Very Good. 4 book boxed set. Fellowship of the Ring-GOOD, worn corners, creased spine, 1" rip on hinge. The Two Towers & The Return of the King-VERY GOOD with slight edgewear and light reading crease to spine. The Hobbit-creased corners. Box has faint wear to corners and light rubbing. read more
Description: GOOD. Paperback-9780345340429 THE HOBBIT, THE RETURN OF THE KING, THE TWO TOWERS & THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. 4 BOOK BOXED SET [TOLKIEN, J. R. R. ] LORD OF THE RINGS, THE 4 BOOK BOXED SET. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey
Date Published: 2001-01-01
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: Very Good. All books in this set are Very Good or better condition. The last few pages of 'Return of the King' has some folding, otherwise, this is a beautiful 4 book set in factory box. read more
Binding: Softcover: Boxed
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Date Published: 1990-04-01
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: NEW. Softcover: Boxed. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780345340429. read more
Edition: First Thus First printing Stated
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey
Date Published: 1982
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: Near Fine. Book. 12mo-over 6"-7" tall. Welcome To Books From The Attic. We Are Specialists In Obtaining The Obsure, The Rare, Treasures From Attics, Private Libraries, And Vintage Estates. Our Books Come From Large Collections From Around The World. Ourbook Listings Range From the Out Of Print And Antiquarian To The Genres Which Make Great Reading And Wonderful Gifts. Please Feel Free To Inquire About Your Special Interests This Particular Find: read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9780345340429ISBN:0345340426
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
"Again, I can't do epics. I will watch the movie rather than read this again any day of the week. The writing's very dense, and it's clear that Tolkien was a major history buff. He's created a world that is fully, fully fleshed-out. He probably could have written you a tome that details every moment of Middle Earth for 5000 years (which may be "The Simarillion", actually -- I don't know, I only made it fifty pages into that one).
But I just don't have the patience for it. After reading these as a teenager, I've not really been tempted to go back. And each time I try, I'm quickly dissuaded; I'd rather read a new adventure than re-read an adventure I remember quite well. It's different with someone like Philip Pullman, whose writing is some sort of catnip to me. Tolkien just doesn't strike the same chord, so all hail Peter Jackson, and I'm afraid the books have largely been relegated to display-only on my bookshelf."
"As a fourth grader, my teacher read "The Hobbit" aloud to my class. It wasn't until two years later, though, that I discovered the "Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy and decided to start reading the books. In so many ways are the two different!
As a lover of literature (with a special passion for the fantasy genre), this trilogy is an excellent match for me! However, I've met several people (and am even related to a few) that can't stand Tolkien's writing style (for the most part, his descriptors are too excessive for their liking). If you enjoy Brit Lit and a wonderfully crafted fantasy world, LotR is for you!"
"Not being particularly inclined to the fantasy genre, I had to force myself to be persistent with this book, rereading passages and picking it up out of obligation time and time again. At times I felt like my struggles to push through this text rivaled those of the fellowship as they journeyed over hill, under mountain and through river. But I made it. And as with with The Hobbit, I'm so glad I did.
I occasionally enjoyed envisioning the troop making their adventure through the natural world (I don't think having seen the movie hurt my ability to imagine the picturesque landscapes). But many times I was a bit confused, and struggling just to follow all the names and landmarks, cross-referencing the map to get it all straight.
It wasn't until the very end (the last chapter in fact) when conflict within the group finally made the characters real, and suddenly I began to appreciate the world created as a representative humanity. The ring represents power and both its appeal and ability to corrupt. In the end, trusting the power in one, no matter how well-meaning, was deemed inferior to splitting the responsibility among a group representing nearly all of middle earth.
More than anything, I just love the little hobbits' simple, honest personalities. When viewing the struggles of the 9 adventurers symbolizing any number of troubles in the world at large, the charm of these honest, well-intentioned characters is emboldened. I think all people might be a bit more hobbit-like if they lived a bit out of the influence of modernity: entertainment media, technology and all. Sometimes when I look upon a conflict outside of middle earth (ie in the real world) I ask myself, what would a hobbit have to say about this? If it's not actually insightful, it at least lightens my mood.
In the end, I'd join them in hobbit-town if I could, and for that reason, I loved this book and will have to finish the others."
"The Fellowship of The Ring: On Bilbo Baggins birthday he felt like he needed to give his major possession that he had found years before, to his favorite cousin , Frodo Baggins. Although, Bilbo didn't understand what the ring's purpose was, the only thing he knew was that it turns him invisible. Bilbo had a great friend-his name was Gandalf- that suspected the ring was one of a legend. Bilbo then gave Frodo the ring and told him to take it away from the shire because he knew Sauron's power is increasing more and more. While some ring-wraiths were searching for a hobbit , frodo later knew that this ring he had in his possession was called the ring of power. This ring can give power to sauron, to destroy half of the earth that they lived on . Frodo ad his friends-were called the fellowship- then went on a journey to take it to mount doom where the ring can be destroyed.
The Two Towers: The Fellowship has been split up, because of new views towards sauron. Some of his friends felt that they should go to war with sauron. Before this statement that some of his friends had, Frodo and his servant sam separated from the rest of the fellowship to pursue their journey of reach Modor which, is in the middle of sauron's evil kingdom. While they travel into mount doom on their way to Modor, the found a slave that has been serving sauron to keep the ring safe. Frodo and Sam tamed the slave, which later told them that his name was gollum, and threatened Gollum to guide them to Modor. They encounter hobbits at the gate of modor, they go up the path to sauron's kingdom , and learn this ring can enable whoever is wearing it to speak Orc. Sam later realizes that the ring is taken by a guard in the two towers and he is seperated from Frodo.
The Return of the King: Gandalf and Pippin and the riders of rohan stumble upon a blanket of gloom , which can call the darkness of sauron's kingdom. In Gondor, gandalf sent Dethenor-a rider of rohan that was found on their way to mordor- to send his son to hold off the armies so Sam and frodo stop at Osgillaith, so they can distract the armies, to let frodo and sam countie on to destory the ring of power. That is their plan to help create a diversion to let sam and frodo complete their quest, but their's one problem, frodo is trapped in the the tower of cirth ongol. Later Sam rescues Frodo and goes to mount doo m where gollum bit off the ring of frodo's finger and takes his life to fall in the pit to break sauron's power. After the gollum falls into the pit the darkness of sauron's kingdom dissapears and the hobbits return to re-build their home to create a new life for all.
The Hobbit: Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who wants to live life in a comfort quiet place in his town . His friend Gandalf found a little crew of dwarves where they seek a quest to travel in unkwon places where dangoures spiders, wolves and orcs. After a huge battle through the lands, all but bilbo is alive and has to face the dragon Smaug at the end of the path, which was heard to be a huge terror to his whole town."
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