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The Biography of J. R. R. Tolkien: Architect of Middle-Earth by Grotta, Daniel - 1978

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The Biography of J. R. R. Tolkien: Architect of Middle-Earth

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Running Press, Philadelphia , 1978. Reprint. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: The Brothers Hildebrandt -- Cover art. Acknowledgements, author's note, reference notes, further readings and index. Colour illustrated paperback binding, by the Brothers Hildebrandt, with yellow coloured titles to the front panel and black and yellow coloured titles to the back script. The personal life of J. R. R. Tolkien (at the time of the book's publication) was not well-known, though his fantasy novels of the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit were worldwide phenomena. In this biography the author uncovers Tolkien's life, being kidnapped as a young child in South Africa, being raised by a Catholic priest in Birmingham as a young man and finally the horror of trench warfare in World War I; and, how much these formative experiences had on his writing and his life. Creasing of the book corners with rubbing of the book edges and panels. Some fading of the back strip with age toning of the text block edges. Faint foxing is also present to the text block edges. The free front end page is missing. Remnants of a sticker and removal of same can be seen to the lower edge of the rear panel. Black pen marker to the top left-hand corner of the same panel. Second Edition. Size: Trade Paperback. [2], III, [5], 9 - 197, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: The Brothers Hildebrandt -- Cover art. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Science Fiction & Fantasy. ISBN: 0894710354. ISBN/EAN: 9780894710353. Inventory No: 0125583. . 9780894710353
  • Bookseller Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 AU (AU)
  • Illustrator The Brothers Hildebrandt -- Cover art
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  • ISBN 10 0894710354
  • ISBN 13 9780894710353
  • Publisher Running Press
  • Place of Publication Philadelphia
  • Date Published 1978
  • Keywords BZDB2 J. R. R. Tolkien, Fantasy, Lord of the rings, Biography Biography & Autobiography; Science Fiction & Fantasy. The Biography of J R R Tolkien Architect of MiddleEarth

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