The Book Depository The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A Anderson
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Description: The Annotated Hobbit : Hardback : HOUGHTON MIFFLIN : 9780618134700 : 0618134700 : 04 May 2012 : As a reader's introduction to Tolkien's Middle-earth, this guide contains references to the ancient history of this imaginary world which, though rarely explained, contribute greatly to the effect of Tolkien's art. This edition authoritatively illuminates the novel's antecedents and curiosities. Illustrations. The Book Depository The Annotated Hobbit by Douglas A Anderson - shop the best deal online on thebookbug.co.uk
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Product ID: 9780618134700
MPN: 0618134700
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Author: R. Sinclair
Rating: 5
Review: This is a wonderful book and so much more than a definitive text if such could exist, as it contains a wealth of information in the annotations that make it a must read for anyone interested in folklore, mythology or the origin of obscure words and phrases. Tokein fans sould already have it on their shelves. It provides a wealth of background info on Tolkeins sources as well as details of various non-english editions including many illustrations that are unlikely to be seen anywhere else. The annotations are presented in a convenient way that does not interfere with a straight reading of the text but allows simple and straightforward reference to them without losing the flow of the text Far from detracting, as heavy annotations can so often do, the annotations here seem to bring the story even more to life and add depth and character and perhaps explains why Tolkeins tales are so popular as new dimensions are added to myths we are all to some degree already probably familiar with. As someone who used the phrase to 'bag off' when skipping off for an extra snack at lunchtime when younger I was delighted to discover the origin of the surname Baggins. An absolute delight.
Author: ELENA Davison
Rating: 1
Review: This is NOT the item stated in the headline and the image. The seller is misleading their buyers. This book is NOT worth £25, this is outrageous