{"product_id":"9780008453343_tales-from-the-perilous-realm","title":"Tales From The Perilous Realm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is the definitive collection of Tolkien’s five acclaimed modern classic ‘fairie’ tales in the vein of \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e, fully corrected and reset for this edition and all beautifully illustrated in pencil by the award-winning artist, Alan Lee.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFarmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis new collection is fully illustrated throughout by Oscar-winning artist, Alan Lee, who provides a wealth of pencil drawings to bring the stories to life as he did so memorably for \u003cem\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Children of Húrin\u003c\/em\u003e. Alan also provides an Afterword, in which he opens the door into illustrating Tolkien's world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken together, this rich collection of tales from the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Children of Húrin\u003c\/em\u003e will provide the reader with a fascinating journey into lands as wild and strange as Middle-earth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J R R Tolkien","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46897520902293,"sku":"9780008453343","price":39.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008453343_ca2750b8-93be-4c77-a54f-6dab1123b858.jpg?v=1776888330","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008453343_tales-from-the-perilous-realm","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}