The History of the Hobbit: Return to Bag-End v. 2

Science Fiction & Fantasy

John D. Rateliff

J.R.R.Tolkien

Fantasy

HarperCollins Publishers, Ltd

First published in 1938, The Hobbit is a story that “grew in the telling,” and many characters and events in the published book are completely different from what Tolkien first wrote to read aloud to his young sons as part of their “fireside reads.” For the first time, The History of the Hobbit reproduces the original version of one of literature’s most famous stories, and includes many little-known illustrations and previously unpublished maps for The Hobbit created by Tolkien himself. Also featured are extensive annotations and commentaries on the date of composition, how Tolkien’s professional and early mythological writings influenced the story, the imaginary geography he created, and how he came to revise the book in the years after publication to accommodate events in The Lord of the Rings.

Marking exactly 70 years since The Hobbit was first published, this commemorative boxed set comprises hardback gift editions of The Hobbit and the two-volume companion work which includes the very different unpublished draft version of Tolkien's masterpiece.

The History of The Hobbit

Reverse Dungeon offers players a new way to experience the Dungeons &amp; Dragons(r) game, reversing traditional roles in a way that will thrill D&amp;D(r) fans. 
Crawling through dungeons and combating powerful monsters are at the heart of the D&amp;D experience. Players and Dungeon Masters alike love monsters, and Reverse Dungeon allows them to actually play these monsters, intent on defending their lairs from pesky adventurers out to steal their treasure. This unique focus creates a whole new dimension in D&amp;D gaming. And Reverse Dungeon contains a pregenerated adventure that Dungeon Masters can use immediately to give their players a brand-new D&amp;D experience.

Reverse Dungeon (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D)

Bruce R. Cordell

Wizards of the Coast

Evil lurks in the forest What terror stalks the villagers of Ossington? Who is the ghostly horseman haunting the road, stopping anyone from leaving? Why are the wild elves slaying villagers from afar with their deadly stone-tipped arrows? What lies buried in the old Great Barrow, and why is it stirring anew? What secret do the ancient standing stones surrounding the village hold, and can the heroes solve the mystery before a foul plot comes to fruition? The Standing Stone is fourth in a series of stand-alone Dungeons &amp; Dragons adventures for 7th-level D&amp;D heroes. It presents a mystery for heroes to solve if they wish to save an isolated village from the dangers that threaten to overwhelm it. To use this adventure, a Dungeon Master also needs the Player's Handbook, the Dungeon Master's Guide, and the Monster Manual.

The Standing Stone: An Adventure for 7th-Level Characters (Dungeons & Dragons Adventure)

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The History of the Hobbit: Return to Bag-End v. 2

The History of the Hobbit: Return to Bag-End v. 2

The History of The Hobbit

Reverse Dungeon (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons/AD&D)

The Standing Stone: An Adventure for 7th-Level Characters (Dungeons & Dragons Adventure)