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Christina Scull

    Christina Scull is a dedicated researcher and editor whose work centers on literary analysis and meticulous editorial practices, particularly concerning the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. Her contributions lie in her focused study and critical presentation of texts, establishing her as a significant figure in literary scholarship. Scull's approach involves detailed examination and thoughtful curation of literary material, fostering deeper understanding and appreciation among readers. Her commitment to precision and depth in literary exploration is evident throughout her contributions.

    The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide
    The J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide
    The Fellowship of the Ring
    The Art of the Hobbit
    The Art of the Lord of the Rings
    The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide
    • 2017

      The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide

      Reader's Guide Part 2 - Revised and Expanded Edition

      • 896 pages
      • 32 hours of reading

      Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available. The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide is a comprehensive handbook to one of the most popular authors of the twentieth century. One of two volumes comprising this definitive work, the Reader's Guide is an indispensable introduction to J. R. R. Tolkien's life, writings, and art. It includes histories and discussions of his works; analyses of the components of his vast 'Silmarillion' mythology; brief biographies of persons important in his life; accounts of places he knew; essays on topics such as Tolkien's interests and attitudes towards contemporary issues, ideas found in his works, adaptations, and invented languages; and checklists of his published works, his poetry, his pictorial art, and translations of his writings.

      The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide
    • 2017

      This two-volume slipcased set offers an extensive exploration of Tolkien's life and literary contributions, serving as a definitive companion for fans and scholars alike. The revised edition includes updated insights and analyses, making it an essential resource for understanding the depth of Tolkien's imagination and the impact of his works on literature and culture.

      The J. R. R. Tolkien Companion and Guide
    • 2017

      Volume 2 of the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien's life and works ever published. This volume includes a superlative day-by-day chronology of Tolkien's life, presenting the most detailed biographical record available.

      The J.R.R. Tolkien companion and guide
    • 2015

      A sumptuous full-colour art book containing the complete collection of almost 200 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps created by J.R.R. Tolkien for The Lord of the Rings.

      The Art of the Lord of the Rings
    • 2011

      The Art of the Hobbit

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.3(5843)Add rating

      When J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The hobbit, he had become an accomplished amateur artist, and he was keen to contribute visually to the work. The finished book contained eight black and white drawings, five colour plates, two maps and his own jacket design.

      The Art of the Hobbit
    • 2006

      The J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide

      • 1280 pages
      • 45 hours of reading

      A comprehensive guide to Tolkien's life and works, featuring synopses, a gazetteer, biographies, and analyses of his 'Silmarillion' mythology, along with discussions of significant places and people in his life.

      The J.R.R.Tolkien Companion and Guide
    • 2005

      An edition of the first part of the epic fantasy series THE LORD OF THE RINGS, in which a young hobbit is entrusted with making a dangerous journey across Middle-earth to the Cracks of Doom to destroy the Ruling Ring of Power. From the author of THE TWO TOWERS and THE RETURN OF THE KING.

      The Fellowship of the Ring