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Publisher's Synopsis

Continuing the story begun in The Hobbit, this is the first part of Tolkien's epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien's own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth.

Sauron, the Dark Lord, has gathered to him all the Rings of Power - the means by which he intends to rule Middle-earth. All he lacks in his plans for dominion is the One Ring - the ring that rules them all - which has fallen into the hands of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins.

In a sleepy village in the Shire, young Frodo Baggins finds himself faced with an immense task, as his elderly cousin Bilbo entrusts the Ring to his care. Frodo must leave his home and make a perilous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom, there to destroy the Ring and foil the Dark Lord in his evil purpose.

Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition is once again available in its classic black livery designed by Tolkien himself.

About the Publisher

HarperCollinsPublishers

Book information

ISBN: 9780261102354
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub date:
Edition: International edition
DEWEY: 823.912
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 544
Weight: 300g
Height: 177mm
Width: 112mm
Spine width: 35mm