The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set): Boxed Set

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Times bestselling series that inspired the hit ABC Family TV show Pretty Little Liars with this box set. Author: Sara Shepard. Format: Boxed, Slipcased or Casebound One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them. In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, The Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. I recently completed #LOTR with my little boy, seven years old. Stretching him, to be sure, for the vocabulary that Tolkien brings to bear is prodigious indeed. But that is good for my son. And better for him yet, is the need to wrestle with right and wrong, giving him a sense of good and evil and the epic fight to do what is right in a society that tends to sell facile answers in response to life’s intractable questions. Why would Frodo choose to go on, to the bitter end, without even a mouthful of “lembas” with which to begin the journey home? Who cares what happened to the world, if he were to die in the process of saving it? Why not try and put the ring to the service of Boromir of Gondor – after all power is amoral, is it not? Nothing is ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ – perhaps Sauron was being misjudged after all or perhaps the perfect beautiful dictatorship of Galadriel, an ice queen beautiful and terrible as the night – might be better than the bumbling Gandalf always concerned with ideas of restraint and propriety.

We love to see how the movies and the books come together in this latest release of the books. The Lord of the Ringsmovies have really set the tone for how many of us think about Tolkien’s work these days. So to unite the two always feels especially fun. The Folio SocietyThe Lord of the Rings trilogy, a literary masterpiece, took me on an unforgettable quest to destroy the One Ring, Sauron’s malevolent creation. This epic tale of heroism, sacrifice, and the battle between good and evil was as relevant today as it was when first published. Tolkien’s intricate world-building and the sheer depth of his storytelling skills were awe-inspiring, making Middle-earth feel like a living, breathing realm. Exclusive new seven-volume edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's masterwork, voted Book of the Century in major polls The ultimate companion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings—a four-book collection of stories, translations, and archival material by the master of fantasy One of Tolkien’s greatest strengths lay in his ability to craft languages and cultures that felt authentic and lived-in. Elvish, Dwarvish, and the languages of men transported me to the heart of each culture, enriching the immersive experience. The meticulously detailed appendices at the end of The Lord of the Rings offered further insights into the world’s history, enhancing my appreciation for the author’s unparalleled creativity.

A unique, wholly realized other world, evoked from deep in the well of Time, massively detailed, absorbingly entertaining, profound in meaning." The New York Times From his fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, Sauron's power spread far and wide. He gathered all the Great Rings to him, but ever he searched far and wide for the One Ring that would complete his dominion. Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring. A masterful story — an epic in its own way — with elements of high adventure, suspense, mystery, poetry and fantasy. Boston Herald ALAN LEE was born in Middlesex in 1947. His illustrated books include Faeries (with Brian Froud), Castles and Merlin Dreams, and the three ‘Great Tales’ of Middle-earth: The Children of Húrin, Beren and Lúthien, and The Fall of Gondolin. He has worked on such prestigious films as Erik the Viking (Terry Gilliam), Legend (Ridley Scott), and the acclaimed NBC miniseries Merlin. He is best known, however, for his work on the books The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and now the film versions.

The characters in The Lord of the Rings were beautifully developed and incredibly relatable, each facing their own trials and tribulations. Frodo Baggins, the unlikely hero burdened with the Ring’s weight, demonstrated the strength of will and resilience necessary to resist the temptation of its power. Samwise Gamgee, Frodo’s loyal companion, exemplified unwavering loyalty and unconditional friendship. Aragorn, the rightful heir to the throne, evolved from a rugged ranger to a noble king, embodying the epitome of self-discovery and leadership. This three-volume boxed set of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings—including The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King—is lavishly illustrated in full color by renowned Tolkien artist Alan Lee. 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 As a preteen, my father bought me a set of Tolkien—The Hobbit and LOTR—but, as I was into The Babysitter's Club and Nancy Drew, Fear Street and Sweet Valley Twins, my reaction was, basically, to turn up my nose at fantasy and science fiction. A few years later, probably when I was in high school or in my early twenties, I donated the set to my local library.