A companion reference to the film trilogy and the book presents changes made by the author and his son Christopher to the original novel, references to various illustrations and maps, explanations of unique words, and a primer on Tolkien's invented languages.

Examining the novels and other writings, Andrew Blake shows how J.R.R. Tolkien's mastery of language, his establishment of a fully-fledged alternative mythology, and his brave way of looking at difficult questions have helped to inaugurate a new way of writing which re-established "fantasy" as a late 20th century genre.

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Product Description: Tolkien's masterpiece is explained by an expert in this exploration of the inspirational power of language for all Tolkien enthusiasts, complete with original and atmospheric illustrations Dissecting the brilliant web of verbal hocus-pocus that J...read more

Provides background information on the filmed version of the first novel in J.R.R. Tolkien's trilogy 'The Lord of the Rings,' and discusses casting, sets, props, costumes, makeup, special effects, and related topics.

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