The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition) by J.R.R. Tolkien Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)
Book Review: The manufacturer and quality control suck
Summary: 2 Stars
I have attempted to buy this book 3 times from amazon,the two copies sent were both damaged ,so I went to other stores to order it,3 more copies from borders all damaged and I am wondering how poor the book companies employee attention must be to ship out damaged items at almost $100 a pop. I was attempting to give this as a gift and have been on a month journey trying to find just one book not ripped,ink stained,etc. This is pretty sad for a collectors edition LOTR item and totally looks down upon Tolkiens good name.
Unless you can personally inspect it dont bother .
Book Review: A Masterful Classic
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best books ever written presented in a way that will make it stand out on any bookshelf.Book Review: Proud Owner of this Wonderful J.R.R.Tolkien Collecter's Edition Book
Summary: 5 Stars
Almost all the purchase I make I look for collecter's item. When I was searching for The Lord of The Rings, I wanted the best available. And thanx a lot Amazon to fulfil my dream in a fantastic package.
This 50th Anniversary edition is a true marvel, in excellent condition and a piece to flaunt. I was in doubt to whether buy three books seperately or go for one volume edition. But as Tolkien had originally thought of a one volume book I cudn't astray the feeling.
I recommend every tolkien fan to save a little for this prize possession.
Book Review: Middle-earth Heaven +++
Summary: 5 Stars
LOTR [Lord of the Rings] has been rated for decades, by readers of the English language, as one of the best classic works of all time -- especially as a fantasy saga written in the early twentieth century. Readers in other languages seem to much appreciate this central master-work of J. R. R. Tolkien as well. To this reader it seems fun, rich, vivid, and very deep.
LOTR has most of the basic elements of a classic fantasy saga -- glorious characters, plots, dramas, settings, imagery, prose, poetry, and mystery. The LOTR saga seems to be a finely inter-woven tapestry of core Western cultural themes. Some of these are the interplay of Celto-Nordic, Greco-Roman, and Judeo-Christian aspects -- inspired, as well, by the Kalevala of the Finns and its language. However, LOTR seems to transcend even these sources to become a world classic.
LOTR, and associated works, such as the Silmarillion, has greatly inspired various fantasy sagas, games, and movies and their creators. The recent movie rendition of LOTR, by Peter Jackson and many helpers, is a wonderful example of Tolkien deeply inspiring creativity. The Medieval aspects, such as armor, arms, and action, are well done -- which may honor Tolkien very well.
Tolkien had wished for a quality edition of his "trilogy" as one saga in one book. This specific edition of the LOTR "trilogy" seems to go far in meeting this desire. My particular copy is a fine one indeed -- sturdy lovely leather-skinned book-case and book-cover, good semi-classic binding, semi-matte gilded pagination, sharp and clear font, classic place-marker ribbon, and a good choice of maps, pictures, and appendices +++
Book Review: Beautiful edition
Summary: 5 Stars
This edition is absolutely wonderful. The fold out maps are beautiful and incredibly helpful if referenced while reading. Tolkien's original design of the Eye and the Rings on the front cover is the most intense thing ever.
i dont know, simply put this is the best edition of this masterpiece that is now available.