Marking exactly 70 years since The Hobbit was first published, this commemorative boxed set comprises hardback gift editions of The Hobbit and the two-volume companion work which includes the very different unpublished draft version of Tolkien's masterpiece. / Three-book slipcased edition comprising The Hobbit and the definitive companion work which examines the writing of this beloved children's classic as well as revealing a vast amount of previously unpublished material from Tolkien's archive. / Includes the complete original Hobbit manuscript and features previously unpublished and rarely seen maps and illustrations by Tolkien himself. / Includes for the first time anywhere Tolkien's attempt to write 'The Hobbit' in the more serious style of 'The Lord of the Rings'. / Marketing and Publicity will target the core Tolkien/fantasty fans. Activity includes online promotions through the newly redesigned Tolkien website www.tolkien.co.uk, 3rd party initiatives with the main Tolkien fan groups / websites and partnerships with key 'fantasy' media channels. / Competition: The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A Anderson
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John D. Rateliff moved to Wisconsin in 1981 to work with the Tolkien manuscripts at Marquette University. He has been active in Tolkien scholarship for many years, delivering papers on Tolkien and the Inklings. While at Marquette, he assisted in the collation of their holdings with those Christopher Tolkien was editing for his History of Middle-earth series. A professional editor, he lives in Seattle with his wife and three cats, only one of whom is named after a Tolkien character.
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Hardback, Slipcase. Zustand: Very Good+. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good+. Three volume hardcover boxed set: 'The Hobbit' fifth edition reset (1995), 'Mr. Baggins' and 'Return to Bag-End' both first editions (2007). Illustrated slipcase is bright though lightly shelf-marked, corners bumped; dust jackets are unmarked, front flap of 'The Hobbit' is creased at corner with front cover, lower corners bumped, 'Mr. Baggins' and 'Return to Bag-End' dust jackets are minimally worn at upper corners, all prices unclipped; black cloth boards are clean, titling bright, corners sharp, upper spine on 'Return to Bag-End' ever so slightly bumped; binding is tight; pages are unmarked with illustrative plates. With preface by Christopher Tolkein, all in very good condition. ; 5.8 X 4.25 X 8.9 inches; 960 pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 57232
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