First ever publication of J. R.R. Tolkien’s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien’s magnificent world. It is well known that J. R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954–5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards! This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world’s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien’s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life. R. R.
First ever publication of J. R.R. Tolkien’s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien’s magnificent world. It is well known that J. R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954–5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards! This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world’s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien’s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life. R. R.
First ever publication of J. R.R. Tolkien’s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien’s magnificent world. It is well known that J. R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954–5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards! This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world’s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien’s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life. R. R.
First ever publication of J. R.R. Tolkien’s final writings on Middle-earth, covering a wide range of subjects and perfect for those who have read and enjoyed The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings, Unfinished Tales, and The History of Middle-earth, and want to learn more about Tolkien’s magnificent world. It is well known that J. R.R. Tolkien published The Hobbit in 1937 and The Lord of the Rings in 1954–5. What may be less known is that he continued to write about Middle-earth in the decades that followed, right up until the years before his death in 1973. For him, Middle-earth was part of an entire world to be explored, and the writings in The Nature of Middle-earth reveal the journeys that he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation. From sweeping themes as complex and profound as the metaphysics of Elvish immortality and reincarnation, and the Powers of the Valar, to the more earth-bound subjects of the lands and beasts of Númenor, the geography of the Rivers and Beacon-hills of Gondor, and even who had beards! This new collection, which has been edited by Carl F Hostetter, one of the world’s leading Tolkien experts, is a veritable treasure-trove offering readers a chance to peer over Professor Tolkien’s shoulder at the very moment of discovery: and on every page, Middle-earth is once again brought to extraordinary life. R. R.
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Beautiful book, great price, fast international delivery. It is a fantastice reference and gives more insight to Middle Earth.
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The edition quality is good bang-for-buck, like all the other HC Tolkien hardbacks it's got a dust jacket, sewn binding, etc. I assume the paper is sourced differently each printing - but I can confirm that my paper in decade-old books from the same series/line have not changed colour. It does not have illustrations like the rest of the HC hardbacks, however.The contents go so deep into areas that I (a big Silmarillion fan) found myself skipping some sections. But even if you only enjoy select chapters, that's okay. I think it's best to consider this as another volume of the history of Middle Earth series, or as info you can refer to as needed while reading Tolkien's other works.
originally posted on booktopia.com.au
I bought this as a gift for someone who is a Tolkien fan and he was very pleased with it.
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The Nature of Middle-earth by J.R.R. Tolkien | 9780008387945
Delivery $94.97
The Nature of Middle-earth by Tolkien, J. R. R.
Delivery $37.88
The Nature of Middle-earth J. R. R. Tolkien Paperback
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The Nature of Middle-earth J. R. R. Tolkien 9780008387945 Book
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The Nature of Middle-Earth J. R. R. Tolkien [New] [Softcover]
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Beautiful book, great price, fast international delivery. It is a fantastice reference and gives more insight to Middle Earth.
The edition quality is good bang-for-buck, like all the other HC Tolkien hardbacks it's got a dust jacket, sewn binding, etc. I assume the paper is sourced differently each printing - but I can confirm that my paper in decade-old books from the same series/line have not changed colour. It does not have illustrations like the rest of the HC hardbacks, however.The contents go so deep into areas that I (a big Silmarillion fan) found myself skipping some sections. But even if you only enjoy select chapters, that's okay. I think it's best to consider this as another volume of the history of Middle Earth series, or as info you can refer to as needed while reading Tolkien's other works.
I bought this as a gift for someone who is a Tolkien fan and he was very pleased with it.
I'd recommend this book to every Tolkien fan, it's got tons of very detailed info on pretty much everything you can think of the middle-earth.
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