The Children of Hurin (edit title)

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Children of Hurin 2 weeks ago.

• Added a contributor: J. R. R. Tolkien: (Primary Author)

Shelfari edited the ridiculously simplified synopsis of The Children of Hurin Saturday, November 14 2009.

• Added: Set in the first age, this book describes the rise and fall of the family of Hurin

Timothy Gray approved Ulrich’s request to combine 2 books, including The Children of Hurin, Saturday, November 14 2009.

Timothy Gray approved Ulrich’s request to change the contributors of The Children of Hurin Saturday, November 14 2009.

• Edited a contributor: Alan Lee: (Primary NoneCover Artist)

Ulrich edited the contributors of The Children of Hurin Saturday, November 14 2009.

• Edited a contributor: Alan Lee: (Primary NoneCover Artist)

Ulrich submitted a request to combine 2 books, including The Children of Hurin, Saturday, November 14 2009.

Shelfari edited the description of The Children of Hurin Thursday, September 17 2009.

• The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades -- since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977 -- The Children of Hurin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for the first time as a complete, standalone story, this stirring narrative will appeal to casual fans and expert readers alike, returning them to the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien. The Children of Hurin, begun in 1918, was one of three 'Great Tales' J.R.R. Tolkien worked on throughout his life, though he never realized his ambition to see it published. Though familiar to many fans from extracts and references within other Tolkien books, it has long been assumed that the story would forever remain an unfinished tale. Now reconstructed by Christopher Tolkien, painstakingly editing together the complete work from his father's many drafts, this book is the culmination of a tireless thirty-year endeavor by him to bring J.R.R.Tolkien's vast body of unpublished work to a wide audience. Having drawn the distinctive maps for the original The Lord of the Rings more than 50 years ago, Christopher has also created a detailed new map for this book. In addition, it will include a jacket and color paintings by Alan Lee, illustrator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Centenary Edition and Academy Award-winning designer of the film trilogy.

Shelfari edited the contributors of The Children of Hurin Wednesday, July 22 2009.

• Added a contributor: J. R. R. Tolkien: (Primary Author)
• Added a contributor: Alan Lee: (Primary None)