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The Fellowship of the Ring

The first part of an epic adventure in Middle-earth

J R R Tolkien author Alan Lee illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers

Published:25th Jun '20

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In The Fellowship of the Ring, Frodo Baggins embarks on a perilous journey to destroy the One Ring and thwart Sauron’s evil plans.

The Fellowship of the Ring is the first installment in J.R.R. Tolkien’s monumental saga, The Lord of the Rings. It introduces readers to a world where Sauron, the Dark Lord, has amassed all the Rings of Power, essential for his quest to dominate Middle-earth. However, the One Ring, which holds the ultimate power to control the others, has unexpectedly come into the possession of a humble hobbit named Bilbo Baggins.

Set in the tranquil Shire, the story unfolds as young Frodo Baggins inherits the Ring from his cousin Bilbo. With the weight of this immense responsibility, Frodo learns that he must embark on a dangerous journey to destroy the Ring in the fires of Mount Doom, the only place where it can be unmade. Along the way, he is joined by a diverse group of companions, forming the Fellowship, each with their own strengths and struggles.

This edition of Fellowship of the Ring has been meticulously revised with the help of Christopher Tolkien, ensuring that the text remains true to the author's vision. Additionally, it features nineteen stunning watercolour paintings by Alan Lee, which beautifully enhance the narrative and draw readers deeper into the enchanting world of Middle-earth.

‘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: 9780008376123

Dimensions: 228mm x 149mm x 41mm

Weight: 1060g

412 pages

Illustrated edition