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The Fellowship Of The Ring (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Lord of the Rings) Hardback - 1986
by Tolkien, J.R.R
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- Hardback
Frodo Baggins, bearer of the Ring of Power that would enable the evil Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle-earth, takes on the task of carrying the Ring to Mount Doom to oversee its destruction. A new cover features artwork from the upcoming film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, " starring Elijah Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, Cate Blanchett, and Liv Tyler, scheduled for release in December.
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- Title The Fellowship Of The Ring (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Lord of the Rings)
- Author Tolkien, J.R.R
- Binding Hardback
- Edition Turtleback Scho
- Condition New
- Pages 458
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Ballantine
- Publication date 1986-08-12
- Features Maps, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # Q-0808520768
- ISBN 9780808520764 / 0808520768
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 6.6 x 4.4 x 1.4 in (16.76 x 11.18 x 3.56 cm)
- Reading level 860
- Category Literature - Classics / Criticism
- Library of Congress subjects Fantasy fiction, Middle Earth (Imaginary place)
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
- Quantity available 1
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About this book
The Fellowship of the Ring is the first of three volumes of the epic novel The Lord of the Rings by the English author J. R. R. Tolkien. It takes place in the fictional universe Middle-earth. It was originally published on July 29, 1954 in the United Kingdom. The volume consists of a Prologue "Concerning Hobbits, and other matters" followed by Book I and Book II.
Tolkien's publisher worried that the 'high-fantasy' novel wouldn't sell, and broke the text into three volumes to cut costs: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King. Because the popularity had not been tested, initial print runs on the trilogy were low, making first states scarce and valuable.
Reader reviews for The Fellowship Of The Ring (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Lord of the Rings)
Review summary
Across reviews, readers praised Tolkien’s meticulous world-building—its languages, lore, and lived-in history—and saw The Fellowship of the Ring as a landmark of modern fantasy. Many admired the lyrical prose and themes of friendship, courage, and sacrifice, with Sam often singled out as a standout. The main complaints were the slow, meandering pace, dense descriptions, an overload of names and places, and mixed feelings about the many songs; some also noted dated language and limited female presence. Audiobooks, especially those by Andy Serkis and Rob Inglis, were widely credited with bringing clarity and vitality to the text, while movie-first readers split between preferring the films’ momentum and finding the book deeper. Overall, readers described a demanding but rewarding opening to the trilogy that offers resonance and comfort if approached with patience.
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From the rear cover
THE GREATEST FANTASY EPIC OF OUR TIME
The dark, fearsome Ringwraiths were searching for a hobbit. Frodo Baggins knew they were seeking him and the Ring he bore -- the Ring of Power that would enable evil Sauron to destroy all that was good in Middle-earth. Now it is up to Frodo and his faithful servant, Sam, with a small band of companions, to carry the Ring to the one place it could be destroyed -- Mount Doom, in the very center of Sauron's dark kingdom.
THUS BEGINS J.R.R. TOLKIEN'S CLASSIC THE LORD OF THE RINGS, WHICH CONTINUES IN THE TWO TOWERS AND THE RETURN OF THE KING.
First edition identification
The first edition, first printing of The Fellowship of the Ring was published in the UK by George Allen and Unwin. Only 3,000 copies were initially published. A fold out map in the read includes a red dot off the coast of Umbar as a first state point and 21s pricepoint on dustjacket.
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Citations
- USA Today, 12/18/2002, Page 1
