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Advance Reading Copy of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 2001. Includes original laid-in promotional press release.
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Advance Reading Copy of J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century by Tom Shippey. Published by Houghton Mifflin in 2001. Includes original laid-in promotional press release.

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J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century (Advance Reading Copy with Press Letter)


Tom Shippey. Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2001.


An uncommon *Advance Reading Copy* of Tom Shippey’s celebrated critical biography, *J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century*, issued by Houghton Mifflin in May 2001. This ARC includes the original laid-in press release sheet marked “For Immediate Release,” addressed to media and reviewers.

A leading Tolkien scholar, Shippey examines the linguistic, literary, and cultural dimensions of Tolkien’s major works, including *The Hobbit*, *The Lord of the Rings*, and *The Silmarillion*, with penetrating insight. This edition was timed to coincide with the renewed public interest around the release of Peter Jackson’s film trilogy.

Published by Houghton Mifflin, 2001 — Advance Reading Copy of *J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century* by Tom Shippey. This ARC includes the original promotional press release laid in, issued by the publisher and dated May 2001.

Perfect-bound in pale blue wraps with printed titling. The proof shows moderate spotting to the front panel but remains tight and clean internally. Promotional material is crisp and complete.

A highly collectible Tolkien proof with excellent provenance — seldom offered with its original publicity letter.

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