Carter lin revised updated adam (1 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First published in 1969, this is a first edition first impression of the revised and updated edition (published to coincide with the films) of 2003. Some slight edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners bruised, not price clipped (£6.99), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg++ copy. 188pp. Lin Carter introduces readers to Tolkien's epic trilogy then takes them on a scholarly yet populist journey through the massive web of myths and legends that Tolkien drew on for both imagery and themes during his life's work. Carter's book places Tolkien's trilogy in the context of world mythology and legend and is a tribute to Tolkien's power of assimilation and original vision. It is the ideal introduction to the background of the LORD OF THE RINGS for the legions of new fans. Jacket by Richard Carr (illustratore). …