The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien, published April 17, 2007 by Harper
Collins.
Signed by the illustrator, Alan Lee to the Title Page & Dated
4/21/2007.
At the same time Alan Lee made a full page drawing of a
beautiful elvish maiden, and also dated it 4/21/2007.
The Children of
Hurin, UK De Luxe Edition The first standalone tale of Middle-earth since
1977, and the first complete version of one of J.R.R. tolkien's 'Great
Tales', with many exclusive features:
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Drawing together J.R.R. Tolkiens
original manuscripts, using many sources spaced out over decades,
Christopher Tolkien has constructed a narrative without any editorial
invention.
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Includes a brand new red and black Map of Beleriand specially
drawn by Christopher Tolkien, which appears as a fold-out sheet.
- Contains eight colour paintings and twenty-five pencil sketches, specially
commissioned from award-winning artist, Alan Lee.
- Features an exclusive
colour frontispiece painting by Alan Lee.
- Includes a specially written
introduction and appendix on the history and writing of the tale by
Christopher Tolkien.
- Quarter-bound in blue with grey boards, stamped in
gold foil with a unique motif of the Helm of Hador created by Alan Lee, and
housed in a matching custom-built slipcase.
- Printed on superior quality
paper and including a silk ribbon marker.
- This edition available for a
limited time only. Don't expect to see many of these for sale, as most
will end up in private collections.
This Deluxe Edition is matched in style and design to The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition, and The Deluxe Hobbit that were concurrently issued in 2004.
Signed by
Illustrator. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. As New/No Jacket, as Issued. Illus.
by Alan Lee. 8vo - over 7≤" - 9≤" tall.
Digital photo's available, inquire if interested.
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