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The Histories of Middle Earth, Volumes 1-5 20 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 2003
Histories of Middle Earth Tolkien
+ Not for the casual reader + Customer review + collected works
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Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham 19 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 1986
For the true lover of Fairy Tale.
+ Great read + Tolkien's Shorter Works + A most wonderful little book + This book, as the others of Tolkein, is fantastic
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The Tolkien Reader 20 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 1986
A Warning -- Book You Get Is Not What Is Pictured
+ Not Lord of the Rings, but Still Good + Aptly Named Tolkien Reader Touches on Four Facets of the Man + A collection of some of Tolkien's short works + The Tolkien Reader
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The War of the Jewels: The Later Silmarillion, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 11) 12 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 1994
Valuable tome of new lore
+ Drafts of 'The Silmarillion' Part II. Lesser of the two + so tolkien wanted to create a whole new mythilogical world, not the best, just one that he liked + A resource for true students of Tolkien
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The Monsters and the Critics 9 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, 1997
Good stuff for the serious student of Tolkien
+ Mind of the Maker + Essential Reading for Tolkienian Linguists + Great Collection from a Great Writer + The Mind Behind
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The Return of the Shadow: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 6) 17 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Vital exploration of Tolkien's work, but for fans only
+ Great Look behind the scenes. Far better than earlier volumes + I hate to give this only 4 stars, but too much repitition. + Warning-not a novel....but a great resource
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Morgoth's Ring: The Later Silmarillion, Part One (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 10) 15 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 1993
More in depth Silmarillion writings, and more depth than you could ever imagine
+ Drafts of 'The Silmarillion' Part I + Not for the casual reader + this really shows a lot of important stuff
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The Peoples of Middle-Earth (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 12) 12 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien, Christopher Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 1996
Great stuff for the hardcore fan...
+ Excellent reading for Tolkien fanatics + 12 volumes end on a high note. + Series ends on a High Note. Buy It! + not the best in the series, but still a great topperoffer.
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The Silmarillion 664 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2004
Must read
+ Tough read but well worth it + Gorgeous Production!! + Middle Earth Bible
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The Hobbit 1630 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2002
UNabr CD read by Rob Inglis is EXCELLENT!!!
+ Excellent book + Really Good MUST READ + The Lord of the Rings + Definitely There and Back Again
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The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition 36 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2005
Awesome book in a sturdy printing...
+ The best piece of fiction there is + Wonderful Read + Convenient + This is what all authors should strive to be
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Treason of Isengard: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 7) 13 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Great continuation of a great series
+ Excellent Examination of early drafts for Lord of the Rings. + I'm gonna be honest here, this book is not for EVERY fan of lord of the rings. + Essential reading for the Tolkien scholar + Important for Tolkien Scholars, not for movie fans
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The War of the Ring: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Three (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 8) 12 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Another study in Rings' creation
+ Awesome + Notes from Isengard to Mordor's Gates. Fabulous + I almost feel like giving this a 3, but it's tolkien for god's sake + Not for the faint of heart...
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Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth 82 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 1988
This is a great collection of Tolkien work!
+ Unfinished Tales + Unfinished Tales
I read this book very quickly because I was so fascinated by all the works that Tolkien left unfinished at the time of his death. His son did a beautiful job of compiling these works into an organized book and I really enjoyed it.
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Sauron Defeated: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Four (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 9) 10 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 1992
the past 3 books I had to give a 4 and I felt absolutely horrible doing that, but I am back on the 5 train for the rest of these
+ book purchase + From the slopes of Orodruin to the Gray Havens, plus more. + For the Scholarly Tolkien fan + Good Reference Material
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Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Pearl, Sir Orfeo 20 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 1988
The Great Magic
+ Who cares about Middle English? + Enter into late-Medieval Adventure and Piety + Arthurian Legend at its best
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The Children of Húrin 272 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2007
Very engaging. A book for Tolkien fans and lovers of Medieval style lore.
+ A Dark, Gripping Tragedy + Must read for Tolkien Fans + The Children of Hurin
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Smith of Wootton Major & Farmer Giles of Ham 19 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Del Rey, 1986
For the true lover of Fairy Tale.
+ Great read + Tolkien's Shorter Works + A most wonderful little book + This book, as the others of Tolkein, is fantastic
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The War of the Ring: The History of The Lord of the Rings, Part Three (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 8) 12 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 2000
Another study in Rings' creation
+ Awesome + Notes from Isengard to Mordor's Gates. Fabulous + I almost feel like giving this a 3, but it's tolkien for god's sake + Not for the faint of heart...
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The War of the Jewels: The Later Silmarillion, Part Two (The History of Middle-Earth, Vol. 11) 12 reviews J.R.R. Tolkien
Houghton Mifflin, 1994
Valuable tome of new lore
+ Drafts of 'The Silmarillion' Part II. Lesser of the two + so tolkien wanted to create a whole new mythilogical world, not the best, just one that he liked + A resource for true students of Tolkien
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