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J. R. R. Tolkien

A Biography

Language EnglishEnglish
Book Hardback
Book J. R. R. Tolkien Humphrey Carpenter
Libristo code: 50021949
Publishers HarperCollins Publishers, February 2026
The only authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien... Full description
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The only authorised biography, and the only one written by an author who actually met J.R.R. Tolkien, now reissued as a deluxe edition housed in a matching custom-built slipcase and featuring the original 16 pages of photographic plates illustrating the author's life.

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About the book

Full name J. R. R. Tolkien
Author Humphrey Carpenter
Language English
Binding Book - Hardback
Date of issue 2026
Number of pages 384
EAN 9780008805296
Libristo code 50021949
Publishers HarperCollins Publishers
Weight 270
Dimensions 149 x 228 x 21

Categories

Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: arts & entertainment
Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: historical, political & military
Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: literary
Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Biography: general > Biography: religious & spiritual
Biography, Literature & Literary studies > Biography & non-fiction prose > Diaries, letters & journals
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