{"product_id":"tales-from-the-perilous-realm-9780358652960","title":"Tales from the Perilous Realm","description":"The definitive collection of Tolkien's classic \"fairie\" tales, in the vein of \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e, illustrated by Oscar winner Alan Lee. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien's often overlooked yet most creative storytelling. With dragons and sand sorcerers, sea monsters and hobbits, knights and dwarves, this collection contains all the classic elements for Tolkien buffs of all ages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoverandom\u003c\/i\u003e is the story of a toy dog who becomes enchanted by a sand sorcerer. He gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eFarmer Giles of Ham\u003c\/i\u003e is the tale of a fat, unheroic farmer who, having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant, is called upon to do battle when the dragon Chrysophylax comes to town. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Adventures of Tom Bombadil\u003c\/i\u003e tells, in verse, of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eSmith of Wootton Major\u003c\/i\u003e takes us on a journey to the Land of Faery, thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eLeaf by Niggle\u003c\/i\u003e recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle, who sets out to paint the perfect tree. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLee, Alan:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - ALAN LEE was born in Middlesex in 1947. His illustrated books include \u003ci\u003eFaeries\u003c\/i\u003e (with Brian Froud), \u003ci\u003eCastles and Merlin Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e, and the three 'Great Tales' of Middle-earth: \u003ci\u003eThe Children of Húrin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBeren\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLúthien\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Fall of Gondolin\u003c\/i\u003e. He has worked on such prestigious films as \u003ci\u003eErik the Viking\u003c\/i\u003e (Terry Gilliam), \u003ci\u003eLegend\u003c\/i\u003e (Ridley Scott), and the acclaimed NBC miniseries \u003ci\u003eMerlin\u003c\/i\u003e. He is best known, however, for his work on the books \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/i\u003e, and now the film versions.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTolkien, J. R. R.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - J.R.R. TOLKIEN (1892-1973) is the creator of Middle-earth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as \u003ci\u003eThe Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Silmarillion.\u003c\/i\u003e His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.","brand":"William Morrow \u0026 Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50605549420818,"sku":"9780358652960","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e019a1d6-395c-474d-abf0-d1fef0bb95d1.jpg?v=1732278894","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/tales-from-the-perilous-realm-9780358652960","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}