Unfinished Tales by J.R.R. Tolkien - 40th Anniversary Illustrated Deluxe Slipcased Hardback with 18 Colour Paintings by Alan Lee, John Howe & Ted

Details: Condition: Brand New Format: Hardback (Illustrated Deluxe Slipcased Edition) ISBN: 9780008387969 Publisher: HarperCollins Age Range: 12+ (Adult/Young Adult Fantasy Readers) Overview Unfinished Tales is J.R.R. Tolkien's essential companion to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, gathering unfinished narratives edited by Christopher Tolkien. This stunning 40th-anniversary illustrated edition features 18 full-colour paintings from acclaimed Tolkien artists Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith, presented in a matching illustrated slipcase with two removable full-colour posters. A must-have collector's hardback for any Middle-earth library. About the Book Unfinished Tales is a rich collection of narratives ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth right through to the end of the War of the Ring, offering readers of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings a wealth of background material and untold stories. The book delves deep into the realm of Middle-earth, covering elements such as The Quest of Erebor, in which Gandalf gives his own lively account of how he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End; the dramatic emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand; and a detailed description of the military organisation of the Riders of Rohan. Unfinished Tales also contains the only surviving story of the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, along with everything known about the mysterious Five Wizards, the Palantíri, and the legend of Amroth. Each tale is accompanied by a short commentary from editor Christopher Tolkien, helping readers connect the fragments to the wider tapestry of his father's legendarium. This special 40th-anniversary edition elevates the reading experience further, with 18 breathtaking full-colour paintings from three of the most celebrated Tolkien illustrators working today, revealing the First, Second and Third Ages of Middle-earth as never before, all housed with