Best Selling Books by J.r.r. Tolkien

As the evil of Sauron swarms out to take over Middle-earth, Frodo Baggins and Sam travel deep into Mordor still trying to get the Ring of Power to Mount Doom where it can be destroyed.

A New York Times bestseller for twenty-one weeks upon publication, J.R.R. Tolkien''s Unfinished Tales is a collection of short stories ranging in time from the Elder Days of Middle-earth to the end of the War of the Ring, and further relates events as told in The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings. The book concentrates on the lands of Middle-earth and comprises Gandalf''s lively account of how he came to send the Dwarves to the celebrated party at Bag-End, the story of the emergence of the sea-god Ulmo before the eyes of Tuor on the coast of Beleriand, and an exact description of the military organization of the Riders of Rohan and the journey of the Black Riders during the hunt for the Ring. Unfinished Tales also contains the only surviving story about the long ages of Númenor before its downfall, and all that is known about the Five Wizards sent to Middle-earth as emissaries of the Valar, about the Seeing Stones known as the Palantiri, and about the legend of Amroth.

The final part of The History of The Lord of the Rings, Sauron Defeated: The End Of The Third Age is J.R.R. Tolkien''s enthralling account of the writing of the Book of the Century which contains many additional scenes and includes the unpublished Epilogue in its entirety. In the first section of Sauron Defeated Christopher Tolkien completes his fascinating study of The Lord of the Rings. Beginning with Sam’s rescue of Frodo from the Tower of Cirith Ungol, and giving a very different account of the Scouring of the Shire, this section ends with versions of the hitherto unpublished Epilogue, in which, years after the departure of Bilbo and Frodo from the Grey Havens, Sam attempts to answer his children’s questions. The second section is an edition of The Notion Club Papers. These mysterious papers, discovered in the early years of the twenty-first century, report the discussions of an Oxford club in the years 1986-7, in which after a number of topics, the centre of interest turns to the legend of Atlantis, the strange communications received by other members of the club from the past, and the violent irruption of the legend into the North-west of Europe.

Never before published in a single volume, Tolkien’s four novellas (Farmer Giles of Ham, Leaf by Niggle, Smith of Wootton Major, and Roverandom) and one book of poems (The Adventures of Tom Bombadil) are gathered together for the first time. This new, definitive collection of works — which had appeared separately, in various formats, between 1949 and 1998 — comes with an illuminating introduction from esteemed author and Tolkien expert Tom Shippey as well as Tolkein’s most celebrated essay, “On Fairy-stories,” which astutely addresses the relationship between fairy tales and fantasy. The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien’s often overlooked yet most creative storytelling. With dragons and sand sorcerers, sea monsters and hobbits, knights and dwarves, this collection contains all the classic elements for Tolkien buffs of all ages.

"Smith of Wootton Major: Illustrated" is a charming novella by J.R.R. Tolkien, accompanied by enchanting illustrations that enrich the magical world of the story. Set in the fictional village of Wootton Major, the narrative follows the adventures of Smith, a humble apprentice to the village blacksmith, as he embarks on a remarkable journey through the realm of Faery. When Smith is chosen to participate in the Great Cake Bake, a special event held only once in a generation, he discovers a mysterious silver star hidden within the cake. This magical token grants him access to the land of Faery, where he encounters a host of fantastical creatures, including elves, wizards, and even the enigmatic Queen of Faery herself. As Smith navigates the wonders and perils of Faery, he learns valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of imagination. Along the way, he embarks on a quest to find the lost star, encountering challenges and adversaries that test his resolve and ingenuity. Through Tolkien''s evocative prose and vivid imagery, readers are transported to a world of wonder and enchantment, where the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. The illustrations further enhance the magical atmosphere of the story, bringing to life the whimsical characters and landscapes of Wootton Major and Faery. "Smith of Wootton Major: Illustrated" is a timeless tale of adventure and discovery that will captivate readers of all ages. With its blend of fantasy, folklore, and profound insights into the human spirit, this edition is sure to enchant and inspire readers as they embark on a journey into the heart of Faery alongside Smith.

De nieuwe Prime Video-serie The Rings of Power is geïnspireerd op Tolkiens Midden-aarde – De Silmarillion in een nieuwe, prachtige uitvoering met geïllustreerde schutbladen en een omslagillustratie van J.R.R. Tolkien zelf J.R.R. Tolkien dacht voor de klassieker In de ban van de ring een complete wereld uit, met een eigen geschiedenis, geografie, taal en mythologie. Deze achtergronden verenigde hij in De Silmarillion. Hoewel het tijdens zijn leven nooit is gepubliceerd, beschouwde Tolkien dit boek als zijn eigenlijke levenswerk. In 1977 werd De Silmarillion postuum uitgegeven. Waar In de ban van de ring de geschiedenis van de Derde Era beschreef, voert De Silmarillion de lezer mee naar het begin van de oudste tijden: de Eerste Era van Midden-aarde. Het is de mythe van de schepping van de wereld en de grote oorlogen die werden gevoerd tussen de Elfen en de duistere Morgoth. In de pers ‘Tolkien schiep een fantasiewereld die ongekend knap in elkaar steekt.’ Visie ‘Wie eenmaal gegrepen is door de ontzagwekkende diepte van J.R.R. Tolkiens Midden-aarde en epische stijl waarin de oude heldendichten doorklinken, wil meer.’ Hebban.nl ‘Tolkiens boeken zijn ware klassiekers die tot op de dag van vandaag worden gelezen.’ Trouw

Akibat serangan Orc, rombongan pembawa cincin tercerai-berai. Aragorn, Legolas, dan Gimli, meneruskan perjalanan ke negeri orang-orang Rohan. Bersama Raja Theoden dan pasukannya mereka menuju Isengard untuk menghadapi Saruman. Pippin dan Merry tersesat ke hutan Fangorn dan bertemu Treebeard, penjaga pohon tertua yang masih hidup sejak awal terciptanya Middle Earth. Sementara itu, Frodo dan Sam melanjutkan berjalan ke Mordor untuk memusnahkan cincin Sauron. Tapi ada sosok misterius yang senantiasa mengikuti mereka dengan diam-diam, mengintai dengan sabar untuk mendapatkan cincin itu.

Dalam pertempuran terakhir melawan pasukan raja kegelapan, korban-korban kembali berjatuhan. Gondor dikepung. Denethor kehilangan akal sehatnya. Bantuan dari Rohan terhambat oleh pertempuran di padang Pelennor. Theoden gugur dan Eomer mengambil alih kepemimpinan. Saat harapan hampir padam, datanglah rombongan kaum Dunedain yang dipimpin Aragorn, Gondor, Rohan, dan kaum Dunedain bersatu menggempur pasukan Mordor. Namun masih ada perjalanan menuju jantungnya Mordor, sebab cincin itu belum dimusnahkan. Cincin itu kini berada di tangan Gollum, yang sangat menginginkannya untuk dirinya sendiri.