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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The complete four-book boxed set of the greatest fantasy epic of all time: The Lord of the Rings and its enchanting prequel, The Hobbit
 
When Thorin Oakenshield and his band of dwarves embark upon a dangerous quest to reclaim the hoard of gold stolen from them by the evil dragon Smaug, Gandalf the wizard suggests an unlikely accomplice: Bilbo Baggins, an unassuming Hobbit dwelling in peaceful Hobbiton.

Along the way, the company faces trolls, goblins, giant spiders, and worse. But as they journey from the wonders of Rivendell to the terrors of Mirkwood and beyond, Bilbo will find that there is more to him than anyone—himself included—ever dreamed. Unexpected qualities of courage and cunning, and a love of adventure, propel Bilbo toward his great destiny . . . a destiny that waits in the dark caverns beneath the Misty Mountains, where a twisted creature known as Gollum jealously guards a precious magic ring.
 
This boxed set includes:
THE HOBBIT
THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING
THE TWO TOWERS
THE RETURN OF THE KING

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The ultimate companion to The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings—a four-book collection of stories, translations, and archival material by the master of fantasy The extraordinary history of Middle-earth comes to life in this essential five-volume collection from the beloved author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Del Rey (September 25, 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 1728 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0345538374
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0345538376
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11+ years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 4.2 x 6.96 inches
Reviewer: AJ
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Take It from A Tolkien Convert
Review: I haven't read this new set I purchased; however, I have read the series. I ask that you, please, bear with me; there's a backstory as to why I purchased this series for myself.As a preteen, my father bought me a set of Tolkien—The Hobbit and LOTR—but, as I was into The Babysitter's Club and Nancy Drew, Fear Street and Sweet Valley Twins, my reaction was, basically, to turn up my nose at fantasy and science fiction. A few years later, probably when I was in high school or in my early twenties, I donated the set to my local library.But, when I was in the seventh grade, I had an English teacher, Mr. Phillips, whose mission was to get his students to try new genres. Seeing my penchant for reading and the fact that I was an A student in his class (I've always enjoyed and excelled in English class), he was mortified because I only ever chose any English teacher's nightmares in literature: the books I listed above! Oh, he didn't mind at first. I'd bring in my latest Nancy Drew, and he'd approve it. (The way he conducted the Reading portion of our Reading/English class was to give us a point system based on the books we’d read, and I had to have a certain number to maintain my A. He’d give us, say, 15 days to read a book and then he’d sit us down for a one-on-one interview, discussing the finer aspects of our chosen tomes.) At first, my picks netted me whatever were the highest points he'd give (say 30 points for a book). But, after a while, he started docking points (my 30 became 25 became 20…) because he just couldn't stand ANOTHER Babysitter's Club or Fear Street. I complained, and he, more or less, blackmailed me into trying other genres: Mr. P: "You're such a smart girl, and you love to read. I don't understand why you waste your time on this stuff." AJ: "Because I like them." Mr. P: "Be that as it may, I'll give you higher points again when you try something new" (or is that bribery?).Anyhow, he talked me into it. The problem was, he gave me the WORST stories to try. We're talking Isaac Asimov's science-fiction horror (and, by horror, I don't mean scary but a cataclysmic BORE), which, to this day, I don’t remember much of (I must’ve slept through most of it); all I recall was the story was about a guy who went through life with an imp or demon or something sitting on his shoulder. Ugh! It was a YAWNER for me. And, at the end of the book, Mr. P called me up for my interview. I grudgingly trod the steps from my desk in the back to his at the head of the class, book in hand, dreading this moment. I sat down at the chair he’d position right beside his at his adult desk. He took the book from me, smiling that smile that rarely ever left his face (this was a man who ADORED books and life in general), and skimmed the pages. “So, tell me about this book,” were his first words. What could I say but the truth? I hadn’t a clue what the story was about. His brow furrowed slightly as he questioned me further. “Yes, Mr. P. I read it all, but, honest, I don’t remember a thing! It was SO boring and confusing.” At the end of my sweaty-brow Asimov Inquisition, he gave me full points simply because I tried something new and was honest about my feelings, but he never got me to try fantasy or science fiction again.It was probably after this traumatic experience with science fiction that, when I came across my dad’s Tolkien gift, with trembling fingers of post-traumatic sci-fi revulsion, I picked up the set and hurried to my library to see them into the hands of those tin-foil-hat wearing weirdos who eat up fantasy and science fiction. (Don’t freak or get offended. Remember, I was a kid and vehemently AGAINST these genres, thanks to Asimov’s truly bizarre story.)Fast forward to 2001. All over the place, LOTR is being advertised. You couldn’t turn on the television without either the Fellowship’s being advertised for Burger King glasses or Sci-Fi channel’s hosting a behind-the-scenes look into the making of the movie. And, each time, I quickly turned the channel or muted it.And then something strange happened. One day, for whatever reason, movie one was playing on cable (a Bravo free-weekend trial or something), and I just decided, “What the heck?” and watched.I was hooked.After having seen all three, I was talking to a librarian and telling him that I’d never read the books and wondered aloud that the movies must’ve been in keeping with the novels since they’re so popular, “surely Peter Jackson wouldn’t have made changes, right?” The look on the librarian’s face told me how wrong I was. So, as a personal challenge to myself, I went straight for book one in the series. He was right. The movies varied greatly from the books. But I still liked the movies and, will wonders never cease, am now a fan of the books! I checked out The Hobbit after I’d finished the LOTR series and found I liked it, too! As of this writing, I not only have the series on DVD but own the books!So, I owe Mr. Phillips a thank you for trying to expand my reading horizons. Because of him, once I got old enough to appreciate what he was trying to do for me (and all the kids in my class), I made it my personal quest to venture out of mystery and suspense (though, I must confess, these are still my favored genres) once in a while and try something new. This new mission of mine led me to The House of Seven Gables, which, I was surprised to find, I liked, to The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, which I adore, and to The Count of Monte Cristo, which, though it dipped in areas, overall, I liked it. It also led me to Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, and, of course, Tolkien.I can’t say that I’m a convert to science fiction and fantasy, but I no longer hold up my nose or experience palpitations of revulsion at the sight of an Asimov book. But, no, I won’t be trying his stuff out again. Once was enough. (And I feel the same about Steinbeck! PLEASE don’t get me started on Old Man and the Sea!)Anyhow, very long story short, Tolkien’s quartet is a worthy read. The Hobbit’s perfect for kids. My dad was on to something, though I didn’t give them the chance they deserved. My advice to anyone who wants to expand his kid’s reading repertoire is, as with cooking and food, start your youngster on a varied diet early on. Don’t wait till he’s 13 and set in his literary epicure to foist Tolkien on him. Get his taste buds used to a literary smorgasbord from an early age. If you want his tastes to run the gauntlet later in life, why not read him The Hobbit as a bedtime story? How much fun will you two have right before bed, traveling with Bilbo and the Dwarves through Middle Earth, encountering Goblins and Spiders and Gollum? And how much fun for both of you when you act out the story in British accents? Your child will giggle when you hiss out a Cockney accent for the Spiders! And later, when he’s older, you’ll have primed his palette for a foray into LOTR. Yes, they’re long books, each one two volumes and VERY verbose in sections (especially when describing the scenery!), but the expedition will be worth it at the end for your kid simply because it will be a continuation of the Bilbo-Ring tale you started when he was a little boy.There are so many awful books being foisted on society today, but Tolkien’s quartet has stood the test of time. For a reason. They’re entertaining and have true-to-life lessons. The good people in the stories go through hell a time or two, weathering through the highs and lows of life. Just as in real life. No one’s exempt from facing challenges and hurdles, hardships, tests and trials. We all meet with pain and grief and confusion and sadness at least once in our lives. Just as the characters in the books. There are times when we have to decide: Is what I’m having to endure truly worth this hell? Usually, the answer is Yes, because you just have to believe that what’s on the other side will be so much better. So, as Frodo, as Aragorn, as Gandalf, we push on and make it through our valleys-of-the-shadow moments. Not a single character in the book is spared from having to endure the awful aspects of their quest: pain, struggle, lack, fear, death. And not a single person alive has escaped one or all of these. However, at the end of the quest lies the reward. For the characters in the book, the reward was a Ring-free world. In real life, depending on your beliefs, maybe the end of your hardship is simply a degree or a clean bill of health. Maybe you know that this life is only temporary, a dress rehearsal for what comes next, or, as Imhotep says in The Mummy, “death is only the beginning,” and your reward is a robe and a crown and a “Well done, My good and faithful servant” from your Savior. Whatever your beliefs, you will struggle in this life, but the good news is, if you stick with it, if you endure to the end, as the characters in these books, you come out of it stronger, better, wiser. What I’m trying to say is that, unlike too many stories today where Evil always wins, though Evil does have its moment in Tolkien’s quartet, at the end, Good triumphs. And so it is in life. Evil has its moment, yes, but, if we persevere, Good will triumph. It may not look as we thought it would look when all’s said and done, but Good triumphs nonetheless. Somehow. Frodo came out missing a finger, but the fact still remains: Frodo came out, triumphant. Éowyn may not’ve gotten Aragorn, but she did get Faramir. Gandalf faced death, but he conquered it and helped lead Middle Earth into victory. Maybe we face different challenges in real life, but the moral of the story stays the same: Fight the good fight, win your race, and you will come through. Stronger. Better. Wiser.Get your child started on Tolkien early so that, when life begins to rear its ugly head for him, he’ll be prepared to weather his burdensome quest against the traitorous Sarumon friends in his life, against the relentless pestering Gollum teachers in school, against the heinous Orc bosses in the workforce—right on through to the end. Just as Bilbo, Frodo, Sam, Aragorn, Gandalf, Legolas, and all the rest.

Reviewer: Dimitri
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Curious
Review: These books are interesting, excited to read the series. Overall, happy with the price point.

Reviewer: LittleMiss
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful set of books!
Review: This is a beautiful set of hardcover books! The size is great....large enough for easy reading and also sturdy for storage.

Reviewer: Dominque
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great price
Review: Great price and quality

Reviewer: Shopaholic 🛍️
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 📚♥️
Review: Estos libros los compre con la intención de mejorar mi ingles, la verdad me gustaron mucho me gusta como viene el diseño me gusta el tamaño son muy prácticos, el tamaño del texto y la fuente considero que son las adecuadas y me gusta la cajita en la que vienen ademas de que la historia es de mis favoritas así que si desean un buen libro para mejorar el inglés con buen diseño y buena historia les recomiendo estos libros. EXCELENTE SERVICIO ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewer: Ash Leopold
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for price, however
Review: The books are fantastic and for four books, the price is unbeatable. The only issue I have is some mistakes. For example, in The Hobbit, the author makes a note that some information in the book is inaccurate. Why not fix the mistakes themselves rather than making a note in the beginning?

Reviewer: Van
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Loved
Review: Loved the books

Reviewer: Vicki Gochenauer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Bought for my niece and she absolutely loves them!
Review: I bought these for my niece’s 11th birthday. I have bought her and her sisters books in the past (yes I am that aunt but in my defense I buy them something cool to go with it) and they have been destroyed. So I didn’t want to go overboard and bought these. So far they are still surviving. 😁

Reviewer: Maxime c
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: The books are not a regular size book which makes it hard to hold them, keep them open and read them especially the corners between pages where you can't even see the words properly. The quality is good but it's just not for me. You should think about it before you buy them, especially if you have big hands.

Reviewer: Alessandra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Os livros são bem menores do que eu esperava (padrão de livros de bolso mesmo), mas como é a edição econômica e eu comprei por um preço bacana, acho que vale a pena (e acredito que o tamanho esteja indicado no site, então foi desatenção minha).O box veio com algumas imperfeições mesmo estando envolto num plástico, elas são visíveis na primeira foto anexada (parte superior da lombada, cantos do box desgastados e amassados, etc). Gostei mesmo assim, acho que é difícil evitar certas coisas com o transporte internacional e mal posso esperar pra ler a saga no idioma original 🙂

Reviewer: Alberto López Sánchez
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Tenía curiosidad por leer la trilogía del Señor de los Anillos, el Hobbit ya lo había leído e incluso tenía otra edición. Esta edición por editorial DelRey es muy barata, la verdad es que me sorprendió el precio y cuando vi el paquete que incluía El Hobbit y los tres libros del Señor de los Anillos, no pude pasar la oportunidad.Son libros pequeños, de bolsillo básicamente, útiles para llevarlos cargando a todos lados, solamente con uno de ellos tuve un problema de que al estarlo leyendo se le zafó la cubierta y tuve que arreglarlo, pero de ahí en más no tuve ningún problema con ellos. En cuanto al contenido de los libros, no sé cómo pude pasar tanto tiempo sin leer más obras de Tolkien, me declaro fanático perdido del autor, son maravilloso los libros, te logran transportar a su mundo y te hacen querer leer más, no por nada son considerados como obras maestras de la literatura de ficción, la aventura de Frodo y la Comunidad es dramática, divertida pero sobre todo se siente humana, hay algo de esperanza en ella y eso es lo emocionante del asunto, que por tanto que se vea perdida la situación, nuestros héroes logran triunfar.Recomiendo ampliamente la compra de esta versión de los libros para quienes tengan la posibilidad de leerlos en inglés.

Reviewer: Vinnykin
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I got them discounted so very happy. If you want to see where the fantasy genre was truly born these are the books for you. I did read the Hobbit again but you can give that one to your kid if it's not grown-up enough for you.

Reviewer: Kitty salaerts
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Dochter was blij met de boeken