J. R. R. Tolkien
Author
Series
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
[1986?], c1965
Edition
2nd ed.
Physical Desc
440 p., [1] folded leaf of plates ill. (some col.) 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
As the Shadow of Mordor grows, the companions find their way through danger and mystery as they defeat the Dark Lord and celebrate Aragorn's ascent to become King of the West. Includes appendices containing genealogical and historical information that form the background of the story.
Author
Series
Lord of the rings volume 1
Language
English
Description
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-earth, it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell by chance into the hands of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins.
From Sauron's fastness in the Dark Tower of Mordor, his power spread far and wide....
Author
Series
History of Middle-Earth volume 1-2
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
1992
Physical Desc
2 v. : ill. ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
Includes Beren and Luthien, Turin and the Dragon, and full narratives of the Necklace of the Dwarves and the Fall of Gondolin. Also includes commentary and poems associated with each tale.
Author
Series
History of Middle-earth volume 9
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin
Pub. Date
1992
Physical Desc
xi, 482 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Author
Publisher
Del Ray
Pub. Date
2020, c1983
Edition
Del Ray Mass Market edition.
Physical Desc
xxi, 345 p. : ill., map ; 18 cm.
Language
English
Description
The Book of Lost Tales stands at the beginning of the entire conception of Middle-earth and Valinor. Embedded in English legend and English association, they were set in the narrative frame of a great westward voyage over the ocean by a mariner named Eriol (or AElfwine) to Tol Eressea, the Lonely Isle, where Elves dwelt; from them he learned their true history, the Lost Tales of Elfinesse. In the Tales are found the earliest accounts and original...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date
1992 (2002 printing)
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
A poem from "Lord of the Rings" and primary illustrations follow the hobbit Bilbo Baggins on his final journey to the Grey Havens, while secondary illustrations at the bottom of each page depict his first journey on adventure as recounted in "The Hobbit."
Author
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Edition
First US edition.
Physical Desc
xxxi, 296 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
J.R.R. Tolkien famously described the Second Age of Middle-earth as a dark age, and not very much of its history is (or need be) told. And for many years readers would need to be content with the tantalizing glimpses of it found within the pages of The Lord of the Rings and its appendices, including the forging of the Rings of Power, the building of the Barad-dûr and the rise of Sauron. It was not until Christopher Tolkien published The Silmarillion...
Publisher
Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
2013
Edition
Special ed., widescreen.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (169 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The first in a trilogy of films based on the enduring masterpiece The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey follows the title character Bilbo Baggins, who - along with the Wizard Gandalf and 13 Dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield - is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Their Journey will take them into the Wild, through treacherous lands inhabited by Goblins, Orcs,...
Series
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
Special extended DVD ed.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (ca. 250 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The Fellowship divides to conquer, as Frodo and Sam, with the help and hindrance of Gollum, continue on their way to Mount Doom. Gandalf and Pippin ride to Minas Tirith to help defend Gondor, while Merry remains with Eowyn and the other Rohan fighters. Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli seek aid from those that live in the Cursed Mountains. All these battles have one ultimate goal in mind: to distract the Eye of Sauron and buy Frodo as much time as possible...
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2003]
Edition
Widescreen version (2.35:1)
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (175 min.) sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Join Frodo, Gandalf, Aragorn, and the brave members of the Fellowship as they continue their quest to destroy the Ring of Power. As darkness descends on Middle-earth, a strange creature named Gollum leads the heroes to the Black Gates of Mordor. The rest of Middle Earth prepares for a battle that will decide the fate of all.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2002, c2001
Edition
Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 178 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Frodo, a meek hobbit of Middle-earth, is enlisted by the wizard Gandalf in a harrowing quest to destroy the all-powerful One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron.
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2002
Edition
Special extended ed.; widescreen version (2.35:1).
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (208 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet ([10] p. ; 19 cm.)
Language
English
Description
In ancient times the Rings of Power were crafted by the Elven-smiths, and Sauron, the Dark Lord, forged the One Ring, filling it with his own power so that he could rule all others. But the One Ring was taken from him, and though he sought it throughout Middle-Earth still it remained lost to him. After many ages it fell, by chance, into the hands of the Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins. On his eleventy-first birthday, Bilbo disappeared, bequeathing to his young...
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2004]
Edition
2 disc widescreen theatrical edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (ca. 200 min.) sd., col. 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Frodo makes his way through the darkness to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring. Aragon learns of his destiny as the true King and the others prepare for a massive battle that will determine the fate of Middle-Earth.
Series
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2003
Edition
Widescreen format, Special extended ed.
Physical Desc
4 videodiscs (ca. 223 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 guide.
Language
English
Description
Presents a widescreen version of the film along with original documentaries covering the making of the book into a screenplay, commentaries by the director, writers, and cast, and two interactive maps.
Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship continue their quest to destroy the One Ring and stand against the evil of the dark lord Sauron. The Fellowship has divided and now find themselves taking different paths to defeating Sauron and his allies. Their destinies...
Publisher
[publisher not identified]
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
[Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD ultraviolet].
Physical Desc
2 Blu-ray discs (161 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD-video
Language
English
Description
Bilbo Baggins continues on in his journey with the wizard Gandalf and thirteen dwarves, led by Thorin Oakenshield, on an epic quest to reclaim their lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor.
Pub. Date
2015
Edition
DVD two-disc special edition.
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (144 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
The epic conclusion to the adventures of Bilbo Baggins. The dragon Smaug rains his fiery wrath down upon the defenseless men, women, and children of Lake-town. Obsessed above all else with his reclaimed treasure, Thorin sacrifices friendship and honor to hoard it as Bilbo attempts to make him see reason.