The Tolkien Audio Collection

CD-Audio

Main Details

Title The Tolkien Audio Collection
Authors and Contributors      By (author) J. R. R. Tolkien
Read by Christopher Tolkien
Physical Properties
Format:CD-Audio
Dimensions(mm): Height 125,Width 142
Category/GenreClassic fiction (pre c 1945)
Fantasy
ISBN/Barcode 9780007147014
ClassificationsDewey:823.912
Audience
General
Edition Unabridged edition

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Ltd
Publication Date 15 July 2002
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

For generations, J R R Tolkien's words have brought to thrilling life a world of hobbits, magic, and historic myth, woken from its foggy slumber within our minds. Here, he tells the tales in his own voice. Of historic note, these selections from 'The Hobbit' and 'The Lord of the Rings' are based on a tape recording Tolkien made in 1952, which inspired him to continue his own quest to see his vision in print. Also included is a never-published poem, "The Mirror of Galadriel," originally intended for inclusion in the trilogy, yet edited out. And, finally, Tolkien's son, Christopher, reads slections from his father's 'The Silmarillion', the epic foundation upon which rests the whole of his work.

Author Biography

J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.