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The Ultimate ‘Lord of the Rings’ Fan Collection

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The reach of J.R.R. Tolkien’s writing is hard to surpass. With millions of books sold, his literary creations have spawned several blockbuster hits, a new TV series, and the naming system for an entire genus of wasps. More than 80 years after The Hobbit was first published, countless devoted fans—bookish teenagers, Hollywood producers, and Pocket editors alike—are self-professed Tolkienites with a seemingly insatiable thirst for Middle-earth discourse.

To celebrate the fandom and the timelessness of all things Tolkien, cozy up with this epic collection of great writing about the beloved author’s work and legacy.

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