Reading The Lord of the Rings – In Lieu of Galleys

Continuum, 2005 – Edited by Robert Eaglestone

An unusual **advance reading copy** of *Reading The Lord of the Rings: New Writings on Tolkien’s Classic*, bearing a printed “IN LIEU OF GALLEYS” sticker on the front cover. This format was likely produced for promotional or internal use before the finalized galleys were printed.

Rare "In Lieu of Galleys" advance reading copy of Reading The Lord of the Rings, edited by Robert Eaglestone. Issued by Continuum in 2005, this pre-publication proof features early interior layouts and mockup sticker.

Issued by Continuum in 2005, this uncorrected proof predates the published edition and contains early layout formatting, with simplified typesetting and minimal front matter. The content includes contributions by noted Tolkien scholars such as Michael Drout, Verlyn Flieger, and Tom Shippey.

The cover design replicates the published trade edition, but internal clues — including blank sections, the lack of ISBN on the verso of the title page, and placeholder production notes — confirm its pre-publication status.

A rare glimpse into the publishing process and an interesting collectible for those tracking academic Tolkien studies. Light shelfwear and minor edge curling, otherwise clean and well-kept.

Scarce: this copy format is very rarely seen on the market.

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