A Tolkien Treasury

The record-breaking film trilogy The Lord of the Rings of the early 2000s developed an entire new fan base. The Tolkien Treasury is set to release to coincide with the release of the trilogy's prequel, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey on December 12, 2012.

J.R.R. Tolkien's admirers form an international community of writers, scholars, and artists. This richly illustrated anthology gathers together three decades of work dedicated to the master of fantasy. With poems, stories, songs, and dozens of illustrations, A Tolkien Treasur, y is a unique celebration of the author and his creations,the mythical world of Middle-Earth and the magical creatures who inhabit it. Critical essays by W.H. Auden, Edmund Wilson, Colin Wilson, and others explore Tolkien's imaginative world. Scenes from , The Hobbit, and , Lord of the Rings, are brought to life in drawings by Michael Green and full-colour paintings by Tom Kirk. Also included is a concise biography that offers insights into the author's life, quizzes, recipes, and more.