The first of two companion volumes which documents the later writing of The Silmarillion, Tolkien’s epic tale of war.
‘Christopher Tolkien shows himself to be his father’s son… Tolkien devotees will rejoice’ The New York Times Book Review
‘Illustrates the development, depth and richness of J R R Tolkien’s personal mythology’ Vector
J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 30 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.