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The Road to Middle Earth: Available Copies
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The Road to Middle-Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology by Shippey, Tom
Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Good
Book Price: $12.36
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Good condition. This is the average used book, that has all pages or leaves present, but may include writing. Book may be ex-library with stamps and stickers. 1.15
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Seller: HPB-Diamond (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.79
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Seller: HPB-Emerald (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $8.79
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The Road to Middle-Earth by Tom Shippey
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618257607
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin June 2003 (2003)
Seller: Firefly Bookstore (Kutztown, PA, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $6.99
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Light wear to cover, slightly bumped corners, pages clean and unmarked. Edges of page have light brown discoloration (tanning), but does not affect readability. Firefly sells new and used books through our store front. We try to add a detailed description to as many titles as possible. If you have questions regarding this title, please contact us. Photos available on request.
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Seller: HPB-Ruby (Dallas, TX, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Very Good
Book Price: $10.99
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The Road to Middle-earth (Paperback) by Tom Shippey
Paperback
ISBN: 9780261102750
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, London (1992)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail (Fairfield, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $17.65
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Paperback. The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry.The Road to Middle-Earth is a fascinating and accessible exploration of J.R.R.Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Tom Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a work of timeless charm for millions of readers. He discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales to Tolkien's great myth-cycle, showing how Tolkien's more complex' works can be read enjoyably and seriously by readers of his earlier books, and goes on to examine the remarkable 12-volume History of Middle-earth by Tolkien's son and literary heir Christopher Tolkien, which traces the creative and technical processes through which Middle-earth evolved. The core of the book, however, concentrates on The Lord of the Rings as a linguistic and cultural map, as a twisted web of a story, and as a response to the inner meaning of myth and poetry.By following the routes of Tolkien's own obsessions the poetry of languages and myth The Road to Middle-earth shows how Beowulf, The Lord of the Rings, Grimm's Fairy Tales, the Elder Edda and many other works form part of a live and continuing tradition of literature. It takes issue with many basic premises of orthodox criticism and offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy, and to the importance of language in literature.This new edition is revised and expanded, and includes a previously unpublished lengthy analysis of Peter Jackson's film adaptations and their effect on Tolkien's work. A comprehensive guide to the making of Tolkien's classics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: Book Deals (Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.)
Used Book—Condition: Fine
Book Price: $22.20
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Like New condition. Great condition, but not exactly fully crisp. The book may have been opened and read, but there are no defects to the book, jacket or pages. 1.15
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $18.86
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $22.85
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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Seller: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd. (Galway, GY, Ireland) New Book
Book Price: $15.93
Shipping: $11.43
TOTAL Cost: $27.36
2005. Revised Enlarged Third edition. Paperback. The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry. Num Pages: 432 pages, With index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 356. . . . . .
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Seller: Kennys Bookstore (Olney, MD, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $17.42
Shipping: $10.50
TOTAL Cost: $27.92
2005. Revised Enlarged Third edition. Paperback. The definitive guide to the origin of J.R.R. Tolkien's books, from The Hobbit to The History of Middle-earth series - includes unpublished Tolkien extracts and poetry. Num Pages: 432 pages, With index. BIC Classification: 2AB; BG; DSRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 129 x 31. Weight in Grams: 356. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.
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Seller: Lakeside Books (Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $26.87
Shipping: $3.99
TOTAL Cost: $30.86
Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books!
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The Road to Middle-Earth: How J.R.R. Tolkien Created a New Mythology by Tom Shippey
Paperback
ISBN: 9780618257607
Publisher: Mariner Books June 2003 (2003)
Seller: BookMarx Bookstore (Steubenville, OH, U.S.A.) New Book
Book Price: $27.97
Shipping: $6.00
TOTAL Cost: $33.97
Support Small Business by buying this book! Family owned bookshop in Steubenville, Ohio: BookMarx Bookstore. New and unread! About the book: The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippeyâs classic work, now revised in paperback, explores J.R.R. Tolkienâs creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkienâs professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a timeless charm for millions of readers. Examining the foundation of Tolkienâs most popular work, The Lord of the Rings, Shippey also discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales to Tolkienâs great myth cycle, showing how Tolkienâs more âdifficultâ books can be fully appreciated. He goes on to examine the remarkable twelve-volume History of Middle-earth, written by Tolkienâs son and literary heir Christopher Tolkien, which traces the creative and technical processes by which Middle-earth evolved.
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