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History of the Hobbit

  • History of the Hobbit Vol. 1: Mr. Baggins
  • History of the Hobbit Vol. 1: Return to Bag-End

This two-volume examination of how Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece, reproduces for the first time the complete unpublished draft and little-known illustrations and unpublished maps, along with a new edition of the classic work itself.

About The Author

John D. Rateliff

John D. Rateliff is a writer, editor, and independent scholar. For many years, he worked with the Tolkien manuscripts at Marquette University and has written extensively on Tolkien and the Inklings. He lives in Seattle with his family.

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Events & Appearances

  • Saturday, May 9, 2009 @ 1:30 PM
    Tolkien's 'On Fairy-Stories'
    Roundtable discussion moderated by Douglas A. Anderson & Verlyn Flieger, with Jennifer Culver, Deanna Delmar Evans, Dimitra Fimi, Sandra Hordis, Kristine Larsen, John D. Rateliff, & Ted Sherman.
    44th International Congress on Medieval Studies, Tolkien Track
    Kalamazoo, MI