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The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England's legendary hero, King Arthur. The Fall of Arthur, the only venture by J.R.R. Tolkien into the legends of Arthur King of Britain, may well be regarded as his finest and most skilful achievement in the use of the Old English alliterative metre, in which he brought to his transforming perceptions of the old narratives a pervasive sense of the grave and fateful nature of all that is told: of Arthur's expedition overseas into distant heathen lands, of Guinevere's flight from Camelot, of the great sea-battle on Arthur's return to Britain, in the portrait of the traitor Mordred, in the tormented doubts of Lancelot in his French castle. Unhappily, The Fall of Arthur was one of several long narrative poems that he abandoned in that period. In this case he evidently began it in the earlier nineteen-thirties, and it was sufficiently advanced for him to send it to a very perceptive friend who read it with great enthusiasm at the end of 1934 and urgently pressed him 'You simply must finish it!' But in vain: he abandoned it, at some date unknown, though there is some evidence that it may have been in 1937, the year of the publication of The Hobbit and the first stirrings of The Lord of the Rings. Years later, in a letter of 1955, he said that 'he hoped to finish a long poem on The Fall of Arthur'; but that day never came. Associated with the text of the poem, however, are many manuscript pages: a great quantity of drafting and experimentation in verse, in which the strange evolution of the poem's structure is revealed, together with narrative synopses and very significant if tantalising notes. In these latter can be discerned clear if mysterious associations of the Arthurian conclusion with The Silmarillion, and the bitter ending of the love of Lancelot and Guinevere, which was never written.

In der neu durchgesehenen Übersetzung von Margaret Carroux- Neuausgabe in rotem Leinen- in aufwendiger Ausstattung- enthält alle drei Teile des "Herrn der Ringe", samt Anhängen und Register- auf dem neuesten Stand der Tolkienforschung.

A hobbit a világ minden táján bevezetésül szolgál az olvasók számára A Gyűrűk Ura és A szilmarilok Középföldéjének varázslatos világába, tündék, mágusok, törpök, koboldok, sárkányok, orkok és még egy sereg más élőlény otthonába, mely történetek minden idők legkedveltebb írójának, J. R. R. Tolkiennak a fejéből pattantak elő. A hobbit szövegkritikai kiadása Douglas A. Andersontól, amely az alapszöveg javított, rekonstruált szövege mellett részletes jegyzetanyagot is tartalmaz, teljes körű magyarázatot nyújt Tolkien örökzöld klasszikusának forrásaihoz, szereplőihez, helyszíneihez és tárgyaihoz.

Smaug kétségkívül mélyen aludni látszott, jóformán halottnak és sötétnek rémlett, egy-egy láthatatlan gőzpamatnál több a hortyogására sem utalt, amikor Bilbó ismét bekukucskált az ajtónyíláson. Már éppen lelépett volna a padlóra, amikor megpillantotta a Smaug petyhüdt bal szemhéja alól feléje lövellő vékony, átható fénysugarat. Csak színlelte az alvást! Az alagút bejáratát figyelte!... Amikor gondtalan, minden becsvágy nélküli életéből, meghitt kis zsáklaki hobbitüregéből Gandalf, a mágus és egy csapat törp elragadja, Zsákos Bilbó egy kaland kellős közepébe csöppen: "betörési szakértőként" kell közreműködnie a kincs visszaszerzésében, amitől Smaug, a Rettenetes, egy igen nagy és veszedelmes sárkány fosztotta meg hajdanában a Hegymély Királyát. Noha nem szívesen vállalkozik erre a kellemetlen feladatra, Bilbó maga is lépten-nyomon meglepődik tulajdon ügyességén és leleményességén! J. R. R. Tolkien a gyermekeinek írta ezt a meseregényt, de amikor 1937-ben megjelent, azonnal óriási sikert aratott. Később megszületett monumentális folytatása is, és azóta "a világ két részre oszlik: azokra, akik már olvasták A HOBBIT-ot és A GYŰRŰK URÁ-t, és azokra, akik eztán fogják elolvasni őket." (Sunday Times)

This special slipcased edition is bound in red cloth with an exclusive wraparound dragon design in gold foil, and is the ideal Christmas gift for Tolkien fans and book collectors. The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations. Artist Jemima Catlin's charming and lively interpretation brings Tolkien's beloved characters to life in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance! Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves. Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon...

The first new illustrated edition of The Hobbit for more than 15 years contains 150 brand new colour illustrations. Artist Jemima Catlin's charming and lively interpretation brings Tolkien's beloved characters to life in a way that will entice and entertain a new generation of readers. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable and quiet life. His contentment is disturbed one day when the wizard, Gandalf, and the dwarves arrive to take him away on an adventure. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. He was just about to step out on to the floor when he caught a sudden thin ray of red from under the drooping lid of Smaug's left eye. He was only pretending to sleep! He was watching the tunnel entrance! Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves. Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon...

Special collector's film tie-in hardback of the first volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a sumptuous cover design and brand new reproductions of all of Tolkien's original drawings and maps.

Special collector's film tie-in hardback of the second volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a sumptuous cover design and brand new reproductions of all of Tolkien's original drawings and maps. Frodo and the Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in the battle with an evil spirit in the Mines of Moria; and at the Falls of Rauros, Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape the rest of the company were attacked by Orcs. Now they continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

Ilustrované vydání kultovní knihy s revidovaným překladem, která přináší pohádkový příběh o velké cestě družiny trpaslíků a hobita Bilba Pytlíka za uloupeným pokladem.

Special collector's film tie-in hardback of the third volume of J.R.R. Tolkien's epic masterpiece The Lord of the Rings. This edition features the complete story with a sumptuous cover design and brand new reproductions of all of Tolkien's original drawings and maps. The Companions of the Ring have become involved in separate adventures as the quest continues. Aragorn, revealed as the hidden heir of the ancient Kings of the West, joined with the Riders of Rohan against the forces of Isengard, and took part in the desperate victory of the Hornburg. Merry and Pippin, captured by orcs, escaped into Fangorn Forest and there encountered the Ents. Gandalf returned, miraculously, and defeated the evil wizard, Saruman. Meanwhile, Sam and Frodo progressed towards Mordor to destroy the Ring, accompanied by Smeagol - Gollum, still obsessed by his 'preciouss'. After a battle with the giant spider, Shelob, Sam left his master for dead; but Frodo is still alive - in the hands of the orcs. And all the time the armies of the Dark Lord are massing.

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power -- the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring -- the ring that rules them all -- which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Now published again in B format, J.R.R. Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail.

"A Gyűrűk Ura tündérmese. Mégpedig - legalábbis terjedelmét tekintve - alighanem minden idők legnagyobb tündérmeséje. Tolkien képzelete szabadon, ráérősen kalandozik a könyv három vaskos kötetében - vagyis abban a képzelt időben, mikor a világ sorát még nem az ember szabta meg, hanem a jót és szépet, a gonoszat és álnokot egyaránt ember előtti lények, ősi erők képviselték. Abban az időben, mikor a mi időszámításunk előtt ki tudja, hány ezer, tízezer esztendővel a Jó kisebbségbe szorult erői szövetségre léptek, hogy a Rossz erőit legyőzzék: tündérek, féltündék, az ősi Nyugat-földe erényeit őrző emberek, törpök és félszerzetek, erdő öregjei fogtak össze, hogy a jó varázslat eszközével, s a nagy mágus, Gandalf vezetésével végül győzelmet arassanak, de épp e győzelem következtében elenyésszen az ő idejük, s az árnyak birodalmába áthajózva átadják a földet új urának, az emberfajnak." (Göncz Árpád) "A mű első megjelenésének ötvenedik évfordulója alkalmából, az alaposan felújított angol kiadás nyomán mi is gondos ellenőrzésnek vetettük alá a könyvet, és kiegészítettük az Indexszel. Most pedig ezt a javított változatot adjuk közre Alan Lee csodálatos illusztrációival. Reméljük, minden Tolkien-rajongó örömét leli benne." (a Kiadó)

Középföldének vannak A Gyűrűk Ura előtti időről szóló regéi, és az ebben a könyvben elmesélt történet azon a nagy földön játszódik, amely a Szürkeréven túl feküdt Nyugaton: azokon a vidékeken, ahol egykor Szilszakáll kószált, ám amelyek alámerültek a Világ Első Korának véget vető nagy kataklizmában. Abban a távoli időben Morgoth, az első Sötét Úr Angband, a Vaspoklok hatalmas erősségében lakozott Északon; és Túrinnak meg a húgának, Nienornak a tragédiája Angband fenyegetésének és Morgothnak a tündék országai és titkos városai ellen viselt háborújának árnyékában bontakozott ki. Rövid és szenvedélyes életüket az az elementáris gyűlölet uralta, amellyel Morgoth viseltetett Húrin gyermekei iránt, mert Húrin volt az az ember, aki dacolt vele, és szemtől szemben kigúnyolta. Legrettentőbb szolgáját küldte ellenük, Glaurungot, az óriás, szárnyatlan tűzsárkány alakját öltött nagy hatalmú szellemet. A könyörtelen hódításnak és a menekülésnek, az erdei búvóhelyeknek és az üldözéseknek, az egyre csökkenő remény ellenére is kitartó ellenállásnak ebben a történetében ijesztően tiszta alakjában jelenik meg a Sötét Úr és a Sárkány. A keserűen gúnyos és kaján Glaurung ördögien ravasz és alattomos hazugságokkal manipulálta Túrin és Nienor sorsát, és Morgoth átka beteljesült. Szerkesztette Christopher Tolkien. Illusztrálta Alan Lee.

Special collector's film tie-in hardback of the best-selling classic, featuring the complete story with a sumptuous cover design inspired by THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY and brand new reproductions of all the drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there and back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon...The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

Film tie-in edition of the bestselling classic work of fantasy of Bilbo Baggins' adventures in Middle-earth, featuring the complete story as shown in the film trilogy, with a striking cover image from Peter Jackson's film adaptation and drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey 'there and back again'. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon...The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

Continuing the story of The Hobbit, this seven-volume paperback boxed set of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings is a collection to treasure. Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power; the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as the Ring is entrusted to his care. He must leave his home and make a perilous journey across the realms of Middle-earth to the Crack of Doom, deep inside the territories of the Dark Lord. There he must destroy the Ring forever and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose. Discover the incredible epic journey of Frodo in a celebratory seven-volume boxed set of fantasy classic, The Lord of the Rings. Box set contains: Book 1: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Ring Sets Out Book 2: The Fellowship of the Ring - The Ring Goes South Book 3: The Two Towers - The Treason of Isengard Book 4: The Two Towers - The Ring Goes East Book 5: The Return of the King - The War of the Ring Book 6: The Return of the King - The End of the Third Age Book 7: Appendices