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| The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition | 
| Author: J.r.r. Tolkien
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Category: Book
List Price: $20.00
Buy Used: $2.16
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Avg. Customer Rating:  35 reviews
Sales Rank: 13012
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 1216
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.3
Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.7 x 1.2
ISBN: 0618640150
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.912
EAN: 9780618640157
ASIN: 0618640150
Publication Date: October 12, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: DIFFERENT EDITION.Trade paperback. DIFFERENT COVER featuring movie art. Not anniversary edition. Shelf and edgewear, creasing. Binding tight, text unmarked.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Convenient October 2, 2008
I have read the Lord of the Rings over and over since I was about 12. It's handy finally having it all in one volume. This version of the book is not quite as nice as I would like, but it isn't bad, especially for the price.
 Awesome book in a sturdy printing... September 5, 2008
Everyone knows this book is one for the ages, and the subject matter need not be rehashed by me. So, this review is regarding this version -- this edition/printing only.
For a very large book this is a remarkably good paperback edition. It is a pleasure to hold and read because the cover is beautiful and the binding is strong. The pages are of sturdy paper, not flimsy tissue stuff, and the print is clear and legible. The book is solid enough that it doesn't flop loosely when held, but not too stiff either because it will remain open when laid down. I prefer hardbacks, but this paperback was a wise purchase I don't regret. AMAZING BOOK, UNFORGETTABLE STORY AND A COMPLETELY RECOMMENDED EDITION.
This is what all authors should strive to be June 7, 2008
Admittedly, when I began this book (as a freshman in high school) I thought it was a bit too long.
But a good friend of mine had repeatedly recommended it to me and finally insisted that I read it (after reading The Hobbit, of course). So I pushed on through it, because even though I wasn't quite used to the wordy style of Tolkien, I wanted to know what was going to happen next. I couldn't have made a better choice.
The Fellowship of the Ring took me about two weeks, which makes me blush with shame to think about now that I can read it in about two days (if I am left relatively uninterrupted). Of course, I had foolishly not thought to grab copies of The Two Towers and The Return of the King at the same time, so I found myself making another trip to the library as soon as I could. A little put off by the cover illustration of Shelob - a giant spider - on the cover of The Two Towers, I was nevertheless determined to conquer my arachnophobia in the interest of the story. That one only took me one week or so, and then I promptly continued to The Return of the King. The last installment of the trilogy has always been my favorite, ever since that first read, and it was after I finished it that I fell in love with the story. Then I saw the Extended Editions of the films with the same friend who'd recommended the book to me and fell even more deeply in love, if that was possible. Now I, who had to ask my fellow Tolkienite what "FOTR" stood for, probably know more about the world of Middle-earth than she does. Many thanks to Tolkien for creating such a beautiful tale - my hope is to one day be a fraction as good a writer as he was.
A Classic in Every Way June 1, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Full disclosure: I'm a fan that was brought in by the movies. Normally, I try to read a book before seeing it in movie form, but I was actually convinced not to in this case (more on that in a moment). Eventually, though, I watched the Peter Jackson film adaptations, loved them, and decided I'd like to get the full story. As a first-time LOTR reader, this edition looked like the best choice, as opposed to buying a fully-annotated or illustrated edition or the three parts individually (also, books with pictures from the film version on the cover is a pet peeve of mine, so I always avoid those editions). And the price of the 50th Anniversary edition is a true bargain.
Though this isn't the annotated edition, there's no shortage of notes here. A lengthy introduction, footnotes sprinkled throughout the volume, and a series of mostly interesting, at times overwhelming appendices supplement the epic story. The book itself is bound well, using good paper, and is surprisingly manageable for a 1000+ page volume.
But the real attraction here, of course, is the story itself. I had to agree with my friend who had stopped reading the book when she reached the section featuring Tom Bombadil. That character did not have the same substance as the others, and the frequent rhymes and poetry in those early chapters did not appeal to me. It drove my friend away from the book, but I continued on. Some of the poetry is pretty interesting, and I found that it was better in smaller doses, and in fact they do occur less frequently as the book goes on, achieving a better balance with the prose.
The story is divided first by volume (3, like the films), then by book (each volume has 2 books), then manageably-sized chapters. Of the six books into which Lord of the Rings is divided, my favorites were Books III, IV, and VI. I felt that the emotions of the characters and the scope of the story were best realized in these sections, though there is certainly much to sink one's teeth into throughout the novel's entirety. One of the things I like best about the later Books is the way the characters, particularly the Hobbits, grow, the writing style becoming more emotionally real as the characters' conflicts become increasingly amplified.
It's been said that LOTR could be seen as a parable for life in and after World War I, though Tolkien denied it. Still, that seems very much to be the case in the book's final chapters. I don't want to give away any spoilers, so I'll say only that Frodo and Sam provide two very interesting perspectives on this idea.
(Also, though this is not a review of the films, I'd like to point out that I frequently could see images from the films in my mind while reading the book - not because it had tainted my experience of the novel, but because they had so accurately portrayed what had been written. This is a rare case of the films actually rewarding a comparison with the source text.)
Overall, I can say that this book proved itself to me as a true classic, not just in the fantasy genre, but of classic literature. It works on countless levels, and has been a wonderfully rewarding experience. Someday, I hope to convince my friend to pick up the book where she left off - she doesn't know what she's missing!
Excellent! Simply Perfect! May 27, 2008
Hello.
This product is simply great. I am a huge fan of Lord of The Rings, and as a Fan I am very strict and critic on what I buy.
This book is simply perfect. It has the 3 books in one. The quality of the paper is excellent, it is not the normal paper and it is a type of glossy thin paper.
Also, the book includes additional references and content like Poems, songs, glossary ... and many other things that will make your experience with Lord of The Rings even better.
If you want to buy the books, do not buy them separate, this book will do more than just fulfill all your requirements.
I will completely recommend this book.
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