Bilbo Baggins, a respectable, well-to-do hobbit, lives comfortably in his hobbit-hole until the day the wandering wizard Gandalf chooses him to share in an adventure from which he may never return.

As the remains of the Fellowship prepare for battle, Frodo and Sam, with Gollem in tow, make their way to Mount Doom to destroy the One Ring.

Christopher Tolkien chronicles his father's creation of the classic fantasy novel "The Lord of the Rings," presenting early notes, outlines, drafts, and sketches, discussing the story up to the arrival of the Company of the Ring at the tomb of Balin.

Experience Middle-earth like never before with over 75 recipes inspired by foods from J.R.R. Tolkien's epic LORD OF THE RINGS. Ever wondered what Lembas Bread, Cram, or Beorn's Honey Cakes might taste like? From Crickhollow Apple Loaf, Pippin's Minas Tirith Lunch, and Brandywine Fish Pie to Dwarven Spiced Pickled Beetroot, Westfarthing Fairings, and Beorn's Twice-Baked Cakes, RECIPES FROM THE WORLD OF TOLKIEN includes over 75 mouth-watering recipes...

Presents a collection of drawings and paintings culled from the illustrated edition of the "Lord of the Rings" and the film trilogy.

"The Hobbit and History uncovers the parallels between the Middle Ages and the intricate culture of Middle-earth that Tolkien created in The Hobbit, showing how historical cultures provided the models for Tolkien's characters, foods, riddles, and battle tactics. The book explores how European myths and legends inspired Tolkien's wizards, dragons, and the monsters he created. Seeing Middle-earth and its peoples against these historical backdrops shines...

This new collection, which has been edited by one of the world's leading Tolkien experts, presents J.R.R. Tolkien's final writings on Middle-Earth, revealing the journeys he took as he sought to better understand his unique creation.