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Journey deeper into the magical world of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, through exclusive interviews with director Peter Jackson, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and principal filmmakers and new cast members, including Stephen Fry as the Master of Lake-town, Evangeline Lilly, who plays Tauriel the Elf, and Benedict Cumberbatch, who reveals film-making secrets about playing the dragon, Smaug.Richly illustrated with a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes photos...
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For the first time ever, a special enhanced edition of the enchanting prelude to The Lord of the Rings, illustrated throughout with over 50 sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien himself.
Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on...
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In one volume for the first time, this revised and updated examination of how J.R.R. Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece The Hobbit includes his complete unpublished draft version of the story, together with notes and illustrations by Tolkien himself.
The Hobbit was first published on September 21,1937. Like its sequel, The Lord of the Rings, it is a story that "grew in the telling," and many characters and plot threads in the published...
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Smart Pop, an imprint of BenBella Books
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[2022]
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"If you're feeling lost on the way to Mordor, let Smart Pop be your guide---literally, with this handy crash course into the cinematic world of Hobbits and Orcs and Elves (oh my!) It's easy for new fans to get overwhelmed by the sprawling mythology and complexity of the six films that make up Peter Jackson's epic trilogies. Unlike encyclopedias and guides that offer diehard J.R.R. Tolkien fans trivia, details, and deep dives into every on-screen...
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In October 2004, a team of Australian and Indonesian anthropologists led by Mike Morwood and Raden Pandji Soejono stunned the world with their announcement of the discovery of the first example of a new species of human, Homo floresiensis, which they nicknamed the "Hobbit." This was no creation of Tolkien's fantasy, however, but a tool-using, fire-making, cooperatively hunting person. The more Morwood and his colleagues revealed about the find, the...
6) Human Energy
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A tale of global hobbits combating climate change with REScoops, breaking stereotypes about energy, and pursuing financial and energy independence in 12 countries.
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The definitive Tolkien companion-an indispensable guide to The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and more, from the author of The Road to Middle-earth. In a clear and accessible style, Shippey offers a new approach to Tolkien, to fantasy, and to the importance of language in literature. He breaks down The Lord of the Rings as a linguistic feast for the senses and as a response to the human instinct for myth. Elsewhere, he examines The Hobbit's counterintuitive...
8) Fool's Gold
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Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Hobbit in this rollicking fantasy adventure.
It's not easy to live in a world ruled by dragons. The taxes are high and their control is complete. But for one group of bold misfits, it's time to band together and steal back some of that wealth.
No one said they were smart.
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Patterns for Uhura's dress, Hobbit slippers, a Summer Queen shawl, and other projects for crafty geeks....
The best of science fiction, manga, and animaguiri meets knit one, purl two as knit siren and part-time roller derby girl Joan of Dark offers up an out-of-this-world assortment of knitting nerdiness. The patterns for thirty iconic clothing and accessory items inspired by popular TV shows, books, films, comics, and more-including “Star Trek”,...
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From The Hobbit to Heidi, this charming collection of "last pages" is a reminder that, if only in great literature, everything works out in the end. E. B. White's The Trumpet of the Swan, Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club, Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol, Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House in the Big Woods are all represented in this book. The last paragraph or two of the world's best loved books are brought together in this beautifully packaged gift...
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Legendlore volume 1
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"Journey of Silverfawn" Set in a fantastical world of majestic fantasy, Legendlore details the exploits of an elfin warrioress named Silverfawn. A recent tragedy forces her to embark on a journey both outward and inwards as she searches to relieve herself of a deep and gloom filled melancholy. Of course, any journey in the realm of A'zoth means adventure and an insidious plot that threatens the Elven city of Hyljardin is soon uncovered. For those...
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Legends of Aukera The Ascendants volume 1
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Dungeon and Dragons meets Legends of Korra! In the port city of Dagruum, pirates disrupt the peace of the city. Amidst the chaos, a new threat emerges, and the Dagruum Thieves Guild is quick to investigate. Meanwhile an elven mage named Felosial finds herself caught up in an adventure she hadn't intended on having. With the help of her dwarven friend Bakar and the flamboyant thief Dilavo, she discovers secrets about the city and its inhabitants that...
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The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised in paperback, explores J. R. R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and how he created a timeless charm for millions of readers. Examining the foundation of Tolkien's most popular work, The Lord of the Rings, Shippey also discusses the contribution of The Silmarillion and Unfinished...
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In The Wisdom of the Shire, Noble Smith sheds a light on the life-changing ideas tucked away inside the classic works of J. R. R. Tolkien and his most beloved creation-the stouthearted Hobbits.
How can simple pleasures such as gardening, taking long walks, and eating delicious meals with friends make you significantly happier? Why is the act of giving presents on your birthday instead of getting them such a revolutionary idea? What should you do...
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The McCaw Podcast Universe travels to Middle Earth to cover some of their favorite movies of all time. This not only includes Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy, but it also includes his more controversial The Hobbit series. Yes, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is arguably the most popular franchise in film history, but LOTR will always hold a special place in the hosts' hearts. In fact, one of their first memories together includes these very...
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Sir Ian Murray McKellen CH CBE (born 25 May 1939) is an English actor. His career spans six decades, having performed in genres ranging from Shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction. Over his career, he has received numerous awards including seven Laurence Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also received nominations for two Academy Awards, five Primetime Emmy Awards,...
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For fans of The Hobbit & Lord of The Rings looking to learn more about the genius behind their favorite epics. JRR Tolkien was not always the old Oxford professor pipe in the mouth, refining his extraordinary work. In 1915, at age 23, he leaves for the front with his high school friends, whom he loves like brothers. They take part in the Battle of the Somme, which ultimately kills 450,000 people. The horror of war will brand his relationships to friendship,...
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We live in an era marked by an accelerating rate of species death, but since the early days of the discipline, anthropology has contemplated the death of languages, cultural groups, and ways of life. The essays in this collection examine processes of-and our understanding of-extinction across various domains. The contributors argue that extinction events can be catalysts for new cultural, social, environmental, and technological developments-that...
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What are millions of readers all over the world getting out of reading the Lord of the Rings trilogy? Defending Middle-earth argues, in part, that the appeal for fans goes far deeper than just quests and magic rings and hobbits. In fact, through this epic, Tolkien found a way to provide something close to spirit in a secular age. This thoughtful book focuses on three main aspects of Tolkien's fiction: the social and political structure of Middle-earth...
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Eigentlich wollten sie nur mal weg von allem! Einen Traum verwirklichen und einfach mal losziehen. Sich eine Auszeit gönnen. Nur wo? Holland und Ostwestfalen-Lippe kennen sie schon. Warum dann nicht ans andere Ende der Welt? Auszeit! Drei Monate reist ein ganz normales Ehepaar um die Vierzig mit einem alten Camper, zwei Rucksäcken und einem Malkoffer durch Neuseeland. Dabei lernen sie das Land der langen weißen Wolke mit seiner wechselhaften Geschichte...