Tolkien : a look behind "The lord of the rings"
Lin Carter (Author), Baslove (Illustrator)
The one book that details the origins of Tolkien's work and relates this modern masterpiece to the long and inspired history of the glorious epics of the past. From the ancient Sumerian hero-sagas to the Greek myths... from the Eddas of Norse mythology and on down through Beowulf and the Niebelungenleid, Lin Carter's critically acclaimed book is fascinating reading. A must for all confirmed Tolkien enthusiasts... and for new readers, this delightful book is the perfect introduction to the wonders of Middle Earth!
Print Book, English, 1969
Ballantine Books, New York, 1969