FOLLOW the story of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth, told through original newspaper reports as they were published at the time. From the very first review of The Hobbit in 1937, to the 1978 animated adaptation of LOTR, Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning film trilogy, and Amazon’s The Rings of Power series. Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your book with a name and message to create a lasting keepsake. A piece of Tolkien history to gift, share, and treasure.
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STEP into the story of Middle-earth with a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the cultural journey of J.R.R. Tolkien’s works — exactly as they were reported at the time. Relive landmark moments, including:
– The very first review of The Hobbit in 1937
– Reviews of The Lord of the Rings and the Silmarillion
– The bold 1978 animated adaptation of The Lord of the Rings by Ralph Bakshi
– Peter Jackson’s groundbreaking film trilogy in the early 2000s
– The arrival of Amazon’s The Rings of Power series
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong Tolkien enthusiast, a fantasy lover, or someone who remembers the films first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Middle-earth history ready to be treasured.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
Origin: printed in the UK
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid (29.8cm x 36.4cm)
Pages: 170+
Paper source: our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
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