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J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography: Available Copies

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, reset and reissued in B format . In nearly 40 years since Tolkiens death in September 1973, millions have read The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and become fascinated about the very private man behind the books. Born in Bloemfontein in January 1892, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was orphaned in childhood, brought up in near-poverty and almost thwarted in adolescent romance. He served in the First World War, surviving the Battle of the Somme, where he lost some of his closest friends, and returned to academic life, achieving high repute as a scholar and university teacher, eventually becoming Merton Professor of English at Oxford. Then suddenly his life changed dramatically. One day while marking essay papers he found himself writing In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit and worldwide renown awaited him. Humphrey Carpenter was given unrestricted access to all Tolkiens papers, and interviewed his friends and family. From these sources he follows the long and painful process of creation that produced The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and offers a wealth of information about the life and work of the twentieth centurys most cherished author. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, reissued to mark Tolkiens 125th Anniversary.

Unread book in perfect condition.

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 9-10 days from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

A trade paperback with a photo of Tolkien on the front. This was the first major biography of Tolkien. Covers covered in plastic. Shelley and Son Books specializes in C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien & the Inklings. Full refund if not satisfied. Full refund if not satisfied.

Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections

First Edition Thus, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company, 2000. Octavo. Paperback. Book is like new with light toning to page ends. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

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2016. Paperback. The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, reissued to mark Tolkien's 125th Anniversary. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 b/w plates (8pp), Index. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 284. . . . . .

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2016. Paperback. The original authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, reissued to mark Tolkien's 125th Anniversary. Num Pages: 384 pages, 8 b/w plates (8pp), Index. BIC Classification: BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 26. Weight in Grams: 284. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Cover has wear, pages tanned, soft corners, small tear side edge of pages 103/9, otherwise clean and well bound. 5 X 7.5" 287 pages. In this full-length, authorized biography, Humphrey Carpenter tells the story of Tolkien's remarkable life. This biography follows the long and painful process of creation that produced The Lord of the Rings, charts the growith of The Simarillion and offers a wealth of information about Tolkien's life and work. With a collection of black/white glossy photographs.

reprint edition. 304 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

In English

pp. 288

New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Unread copy. Fine and unmarked beneath an undamaged cover. Essentially as new, save for some minor storage/transit wear. 384pp. Illustrated.

reprint edition. 304 pages. 8.25x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Unread book in perfect condition.