Collected by Tolkien's son, these tales further exlore the legendary Middle-earth, including its languages, legends, politics, and kings, and ranging temporally from the Elder Days through the War of the Rings.

Product Description: Unfinished Tales Deluxe Slipcase Edition

The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades -- since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977 -- The Children of Hurin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for the first time as a complete, standalone story, this stirring narrative will appeal to casual fans and expert readers alike, returning them to the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien. The Children of Hurin, begun in 1918, was one of three 'Great Tales' J.R.R. Tolkien worked on throughout his life, though he never realized his ambition to see it published. Though familiar to many fans from extracts and references within other Tolkien books, it has long been assumed that the story would forever remain an unfinished tale. Now reconstructed by Christopher Tolkien, painstakingly editing together the complete work from his father's many drafts, this book is the culmination of a tireless thirty-year endeavor by him to bring J.R.R.Tolkien's vast body of unpublished work to a wide audience. Having drawn the distinctive maps for the original The Lord of the Rings more than 50 years ago, Christopher has also created a detailed new map for this book. In addition, it will include a jacket and color paintings by Alan Lee, illustrator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Centenary Edition and Academy Award-winning designer of the film trilogy.

Amazon.com Review: The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades--since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977--The Children of Húrin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs...read more

A fantasy adventure saga set in the early days of Middle-Earth features humans and elves, dwarves and dragons, orcs and dark sorcerers clashing in an epic battle between good and evil.

Product Description: Book by TOLKIEN, J. R. R.-

Recounts the writing of the central section of the Lord of the Rings, and shows how Tolkien developed his maps of Middle Earth

Product Description: J.R.R. Tolkien’s THE LORD OF THE RINGS, now firmly acknowledged as one of the most popular books of the twentieth century, has captivated generations of readers with its completely convincing fantasy. In The History of The Lord of the Rings, the author’s son and literary heir, Christopher Tolkien, examines the creation of that epic from its inception to its finished form...read more

Product Description: In this sixth volume of The History of Middle-earth the story reaches The Lord of the Rings. In The Return of the Shadow (an abandoned title for the first volume) Christopher Tolkien describes, with full citation of the earliest notes, outline plans, and narrative drafts, the intricate evolution of The Fellowship of the Ring and the gradual emergence of the conceptions that transformed what J...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

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Exploring the creation of 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, this volume follows the War of the Ring to its finale before the Black Gate of Mordor (view table of contents)

Recounts the writing of the central section of the Lord of the Rings, and shows how Tolkien developed his maps of Middle Earth (view table of contents)

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A collection of essays from the beginning and end of the author's career shows how he began the story of Middle-earth's Second and Third Ages long before he explored them in The Lord of the Rings.

A fifth and final volume in the history of Middle-earth follows the original destruction of Númenor, a pivotal event of the Second Age of Middle-earth, and brings readers to the time at the writing of The Lord of the Rings, in a collection of fantasy writings that provides fresh insights in tot he creation of one of the world's most popular fantasy trilogies. Reissue.

Gathered from J. R. R. Tolkien's archives, this classic volume in the history of the Middle-earth offers a series of prose and poetry, maps, and chronologies and covers the creation myth through the fall of Morgoth and includes a description of the events in Beleriand and the first Silmarillion map. Reissue.

A analysis of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic story of Middle Earth returns readers to the ruinous wars of Elves and Men against Morgoth, provides the full record of the 'Grey Annals,' and offers a detailed study of Beleriand geography with revised maps.

Describes and documents the myths and legends of the Elder Days, as they were evolved and transformed by Tolkien and includes never-before-published documents in which the author struggles to examine the nature and destiny of his characters. 13,500 first printing.

Features an alternate ending, never before published, to the ninth volume in the history of Middle-earth and introduces Tolkien fans to 'The Notions Club' and 'Adunaic'--Tolkien's fifteenth invented language. 15,000 first printing.

Product Description: This landmark collection includes selections from Tolkien's beloved works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, The Road Ever Goes On, and Adventures of Tom Bambadil. 4 cassettes.