Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien (English) Hardcover Book

Description: Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien This beautiful, deluxe slipcased edition of Tolkiens famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children includes for the first time every available letter, picture and envelope that he sent them, reproduced in glorious colour. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This beautiful, deluxe slipcased edition of Tolkiens famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children includes for the first time every available letter, picture and envelope that he sent them, reproduced in glorious colour. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. This classic festive book of Tolkiens amazing Father Christmas letters written to his children between the 1920s and the 1940s has been reworked into a sumptuous, new deluxe edition. It contains brand new high-quality digital reproductions of his wonderful letters and pictures, including a number of them that have never been printed before, a revised introduction by Baillie Tolkien, and a special full-colour, foldout frontispiece.My dear children, I am more shaky than usual this year. The North Polar Bears fault. It was the biggest bang in the world, and the most monstrous firework there has ever been. It turned the North Pole black!Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J. R. R. Tolkiens children. Inside would be a letter in strange spidery handwriting and a beautiful coloured drawing or some sketches. The letters were from Father Christmas.They told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole:• How all the reindeer got loose and scattered presents all over the place.• How the accident-prone Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmass house into the dining-room• How he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden• How there were wars with the troublesome horde of goblins who lived in the caves beneath the house!Sometimes the Polar Bear would scrawl a note, and sometimes Ilbereth the Elf would write in his elegant flowing script, adding yet more life and humour to the stories. From the first note to Tolkiens eldest son in 1920 to the final poignant letter to his daughter in 1943, this book collects all the remarkable letters and pictures in one enchanting edition. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by the inventiveness of Tolkiens Letters from Father Christmas. Author Biography J.R.R.Tolkien (1892-1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. Review Will appeal to any kids whose appreciation of new worlds hasnt been blighted by Action Man and enlightened schoolteachers.TERRY PRATCHETT, Bath and West Evening ChronicleTolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best.The Times Long Description This beautiful, deluxe slipcased edition of Tolkiens famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children includes for the first time every available letter, picture and envelope that he sent them, reproduced in glorious colour. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. This classic festive book of Tolkiens amazing Father Christmas letters written to his children between the 1920s and the 1940s has been reworked into a sumptuous, new deluxe edition. It contains brand new high-quality digital reproductions of his wonderful letters and pictures, including a number of them that have never been printed before, a revised introduction by Baillie Tolkien, and a special full-colour, foldout frontispiece. My dear children, I am more shaky than usual this year. The North Polar Bears fault. It was the biggest bang in the world, and the most monstrous firework there has ever been. It turned the North Pole black! Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J. R. R. Tolkiens children. Inside would be a letter in strange spidery handwriting and a beautiful coloured drawing or some sketches. The letters were from Father Christmas. They told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole: * How all the reindeer got loose and scattered presents all over the place. * How the accident-prone Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmass house into the dining-room * How he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden * How there were wars with the troublesome horde of goblins who lived in the caves beneath the house! Sometimes the Polar Bear would scrawl a note, and sometimes Ilbereth the Elf would write in his elegant flowing script, adding yet more life and humour to the stories. From the first note to Tolkiens eldest son in 1920 to the final poignant letter to his daughter in 1943, this book collects all the remarkable letters and pictures in one enchanting edition. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by the inventiveness of Tolkiens Letters from Father Christmas. Review Quote Will appeal to any kids whose appreciation of new worlds hasnt been blighted by Action Man and enlightened schoolteachers.TERRY PRATCHETT, Bath and West Evening Chronicle Tolkien at his relaxed and ingenious best.The Times Feature 150 col illus * Brand new deluxe edition featuring for the first time all the letters, pictures and envelopes sent by Father Christmas. * Contains previously unpublished images as well as new scans that show more detail than ever before seen in print. * Fold-out colour frontispiece and revised introduction by Baillie Tolkien. * A Christmas classic for all the family. * Also available as a multi-voice audiobook CD starring Sir Derek Jacobi as Father Christmas - ISBN 978-0-00-719552-7. Competition: The;Chronicles of Narnia;His Dark Materials;Harry Potter;a jolly christmas postman;night before christmas;grinch;hobbit;lord of the rings;paddington. George R R Martin;C S Lewis;Philip Pullman;Neil Gaiman;J K Rowling;Suzanne Collins;Alan Lee;Christopher Tolkien;john howe;ted nasmith;roald dahl Description for Sales People This beautiful, deluxe slipcased edition of Tolkiens famous illustrated letters from Father Christmas to his children includes for the first time every available letter, picture and envelope that he sent them, reproduced in glorious colour. The perfect Christmas gift for Tolkien lovers of all ages. This classic festive book of Tolkiens amazing Father Christmas letters written to his children between the 1920s and the 1940s has been reworked into a sumptuous, new deluxe edition. It contains brand new high-quality digital reproductions of his wonderful letters and pictures, including a number of them that have never been printed before, a revised introduction by Baillie Tolkien, and a special full-colour, foldout frontispiece. My dear children, I am more shaky than usual this year. The North Polar Bears fault. It was the biggest bang in the world, and the most monstrous firework there has ever been. It turned the North Pole black! Every December an envelope bearing a stamp from the North Pole would arrive for J. R. R. Tolkiens children. Inside would be a letter in strange spidery handwriting and a beautiful coloured drawing or some sketches. The letters were from Father Christmas. They told wonderful tales of life at the North Pole: * How all the reindeer got loose and scattered presents all over the place. * How the accident-prone Polar Bear climbed the North Pole and fell through the roof of Father Christmass house into the dining-room * How he broke the Moon into four pieces and made the Man in it fall into the back garden * How there were wars with the troublesome horde of goblins who lived in the caves beneath the house! Sometimes the Polar Bear would scrawl a note, and sometimes Ilbereth the Elf would write in his elegant flowing script, adding yet more life and humour to the stories. From the first note to Tolkiens eldest son in 1920 to the final poignant letter to his daughter in 1943, this book collects all the remarkable letters and pictures in one enchanting edition. No reader, young or old, can fail to be charmed by the inventiveness of Tolkiens Letters from Father Christmas. Gold title * Brand new deluxe edition featuring for the first time all the letters, pictures and envelopes sent by Father Christmas. * Contains previously unpublished images as well as new scans that show more detail than ever before seen in print. * Fold-out colour frontispiece and revised introduction by Baillie Tolkien. * A Christmas classic for all the family. * Also available as a multi-voice audiobook CD starring Sir Derek Jacobi as Father Christmas - ISBN 978-0-00-719552-7. Competition: The;Chronicles of Narnia;His Dark Materials;Harry Potter;a jolly christmas postman;night before christmas;grinch;hobbit;lord of the rings;paddington. George R R Martin;C S Lewis;Philip Pullman;Neil Gaiman;J K Rowling;Suzanne Collins;Alan Lee;Christopher Tolkien;john howe;ted nasmith;roald dahl Details ISBN0008327726 Author J.R.R. Tolkien Year 2019 ISBN-10 0008327726 ISBN-13 9780008327729 Publication Date 2019-10-17 Format Hardcover Audience Age 7 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 826.912 Pages 208 Language English UK Release Date 2019-10-17 Illustrations 150 col illus Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition Description Deluxe Slipcased edition Alternative 9780007195527 Audience General Imprint HarperCollins AU Release Date 2019-10-20 NZ Release Date 2019-10-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160750468;

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