Concluding the story of The Hobbit, this is the final part of Tolkien’s epic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, featuring a striking black cover based on Tolkien’s own design, the definitive text, and a detailed map of Middle-earth. The armies of the Dark Lord Sauron are massing as his evil shadow spreads even wider. Men, Dwarves, Elves and Ents unite forces to do battle against the Dark. Meanwhile, Frodo and Sam struggle further into Mordor, guided by the treacherous creature Gollum, in their heroic quest to destroy the One Ring… JRR Tolkien’s great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition

Small-time circus magician Oscar Diggs's life suddenly changeswhen he's hurled away in a hot air balloon from uneventful Kansasinto the enchanting Land of Oz. The inhabitants there see Oscar asthe Great Wizard, and they shower him with the fame and fortune hehas always imagined would be his. That is, until three verypowerful witches start to question Oscar's abilities. Drawn into anincreasingly dangerous world, Oscar must quickly figure out who isgood and who is evil in order to combat the wicked forces at large.Putting his limited magical arts to use through illusion,ingenuity-and even a bit of wizardry - Oscar transforms himself notonly into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better manas well.

This is the first authorized graphic adaptation of one of the world's most beloved novels, printed on matte-coated stock with a sleek film-laminated cover. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon… The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's thrilling tale of lovetorn apart by history. With notes on Shakespeare and the Globetheatre and Love and Death in Anthony and Cleopatra.

The Two Towers' is the second part of JRR Tolkien's epic masterpiece 'The Lord of the Rings'. This paperback edition has the classic black cover featuring Tolkien's own design and includes the definitive edition of the text. The Company of the Ring is sundered. Frodo and Sam continue their journey alone down the great River Anduin - alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go...JRR Tolkien's great work of imaginative fiction has been labelled both a heroic romance and a classic fantasy fiction. By turns comic and homely, epic and diabolic, the narrative moves through countless changes of scene and character in an imaginary world which is totally convincing in its detail. Tolkien created a vast new mythology in an invented world which has proved timeless in its appeal. Part of a set of three paperbacks, this popular edition is once again available in its classic black livery designed by Tolkien himself.

Ged was the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, but oncehe was called Sparrowhawk, a reckless youth, hungry for powerand knowledge, who tampered with long-held secrets and looseda terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of histesting, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamedan ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.

Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdombetween his two wicked daughters, disowns his honest youngestdaughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart andLear's humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what hehas done? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Chaosand Old Age in King Lear.

Introducing the third book of the newly designed Narnia classics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on The Chronicles of NarniaThe Horse and his Boy is a stirring and dramatic fantasy story that finds a young boy named Shasta on the run from his homeland with the talking horse, Bree. When the pair discover a deadly plot by the Calormen people to conquer the land of Narnia, the race is on to warn the inhabitants of the impending danger and to rescue them all from certain death.

Film tie-in edition of the bestselling classic work of fantasy of Bilbo Baggins’ adventures in Middle-earth, featuring the complete story as shown in the film trilogy, with a striking cover image from Peter Jackson’s film adaptation and drawings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. But his contentment is disturbed when the wizard, Gandalf, and a company of thirteen dwarves arrive on his doorstep one day to whisk him away on an unexpected journey ‘there and back again’. They have a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon… The prelude to The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit has sold many millions of copies since its publication in 1937, establishing itself as one of the most beloved and influential books of the twentieth century.

Ged was the greatest sorcerer in all Earthsea, but oncehe was called Sparrowhawk, a reckless youth, hungry for powerand knowledge, who tampered with long-held secrets and looseda terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tale of histesting, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamedan ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance. From the Paperback edition.

Rome's greatest general, Julius Caesar, returns to the citycelebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds agroup of conspirators are determined to prevent Caesar becomingking...With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Libertyand Power in Julius Caesar.

There's a ruined castle on Finniston Farm, but only thedungeons remain - and nobody knows where they are! The Famous Fiveare determined to find them - and whatever is hidden in them - butthey are not alone. Someone else wants to know, too. The questionis: can the Five get there first? These classic editions featureEnid Blyton's unchanged text and Eileen A. Soper's originalillustrations.

Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero—Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris—on a thrilling anddangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live inthe ocean’s depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel thathad not yet been invented: the submarine.

Introducing the second book of the newly designed Narniaclassics. Perfect for those seeking a contemporary take on TheChronicles of Narnia.The most loved of all the Chronicles, thiswonderful tale can be enjoyed again and again. Lucy steps into theProfessor's wardrobe but steps out again into a snowy forest. She'sstumbled upon the magical world of Narnia, land of unicorns,centaurs, fauns! and the wicked White Witch, who terrorises all.Lucy soon realises that Narnia, and in particular Aslan, the greatLion, needs her help if the country's creatures are ever going tobe free again.

In this World Fantasy Award-winning novel, the sorcerer Alderfears sleep.He dreams of the land of death, of his wife, who diedyoung and longs to returnto him so much that she kissed him acrossthe low stone wall that separatesour world from the Dr)/Land--wherethe grass is withered, the stars nevermove, and lovers pass withoutknowing each other. The dead are pulling Alderto them at night.Through him they may free themselves and invade Earthsea. Alder seeks advice from Ged, once Archmage. Ged tells him to go toTenar,Tehanu, and the young king at Havnor. They are joined byamber-eyedIrian, a fierce dragon able to assume the shape of awoman. The threat canbe confronted, only in the Immanent Grove onRoke, the holiest place in theworld--and there the king, hero,sage, wizard, and dragon make a last stand. With millions ofcopies sold worldwide, Ursula K. Le Guin's EarthseaCycle has earneda treasured place on the shelves of fantasy loverseverywhere,alongside the works of such beloved authors as J. R. R.Tolkien and C.

There are strange happenings indeed at Torling Castle! Someoneis hiding out in the ruined tower, making the resident jackdawsvery unsettled. Who is it, and what do they want? The Secret Sevenare on it...

"There is, in short, everything in the Moon books: giantcomets and secret caves and tree houses and stilts and magic-carpetclouds and amusement parks run by despotic practical-joking kingsand time machines and ski instructors." -"Harper's ""We need Moominland for its gentle pace, its sense of beauty andawe, and its spirit of friendliness and empathy--now more thanever." -"The Horn Book ""These charming fantasies are propelled by a childlike curiosityand filled with quiet wisdom, appealing geniality, and a satisfyingsense of self-discovery." -School Library Journal.com "If you had no shame reading "Harry Potter" on the subway,there's no need to hide Tove Jansson's witty, whimsicallyillustrated Finnish series." -Daily Candy "The Moomin books make for both splendid bedtime read-alouds andsolitary savoring." -"Wall Street Journal" "It's more than fortyyears since Jansson's Moomintrolls first appeared. I found thewriting and invention as appealing