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The Fellowship of the Ring

The journey begins in the heart of Middle-earth

J R R Tolkien author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:17th Oct '05

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In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo Baggins embarks on a dangerous quest to destroy the One Ring and thwart the Dark Lord Sauron’s plans.

This classic hardback edition of The Fellowship of the Ring showcases Tolkien’s original unused dust-jacket design, making it a collector's item for fans of the series. The edition includes special packaging and presents the definitive text, complete with nearly 400 corrections made in collaboration with Christopher Tolkien. Readers can enjoy the full experience with a fold-out map and a color plate section that enhances the journey through Middle-earth.

At the heart of The Fellowship of the Ring lies the struggle of Sauron, the Dark Lord, who has amassed the Rings of Power to dominate Middle-earth. His ultimate goal is to reclaim the One Ring, which has unexpectedly come into the possession of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins. This ring not only grants immense power but also binds the fate of all beings in the realm.

When Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his young cousin Frodo Baggins, an epic quest begins. Frodo must leave the comfort of his home in the Shire and embark on a treacherous journey to the Cracks of Doom, where he must destroy the Ring to thwart Sauron’s dark ambitions. This edition captures the essence of Tolkien's vision, with the original red and black map of the Shire and a special plate section featuring pages from the Book of Mazarbul, making it a must-have for any fantasy literature enthusiast.

‘The English-speaking world is divided into those who have read The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and those who are going to read them.’ Sunday Times

‘A story magnificently told, with every kind of colour and movement and greatness.’ New Statesman

‘Masterpiece? Oh yes, I’ve no doubt about that.’ Evening Standard

‘Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century.’ Sunday Telegraph

‘Here are beauties which pierce like swords or burn like cold iron.’ C.S. Lewis

ISBN: 9780007203543

Dimensions: 228mm x 149mm x 29mm

Weight: 640g

456 pages