Myth & legend told as fiction
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Myth & legend told as fiction
Paperback. The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England's legendary hero, King Arthur. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: DCF; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22. Weight in Grams: 228.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007557301
- ISBN
- 9780007557301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 12.99€ 9.45
€ 12.99
€ 9.45
Hardcover. Unavailable for more than 70 years, this early but important work is published for the first time with Tolkien's 'Corrigan' poems and other supporting material, including a prefatory note by Christopher Tolkien. Editor(s): Flieger, Verlyn. Num Pages: 128 pages, 5 b/w illus, 1 col plates. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 253 x 19. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780008202132
- ISBN
- 9780008202132
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 16.99
€ 24.99
€ 16.99
Hardcover. Deluxe collector's edition featuring the first edition text and containing a facsimile page of Tolkien's original manuscript. The book is quarterbound with a gold motif stamped on the front board and is presented in a matching slipcase. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 238 x 38. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007489893
- ISBN
- 9780007489893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.73€ 55.40
€ 88.73
€ 55.40
Hardcover. The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the extraordinary story of the final days of England's legendary hero, King Arthur. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 406.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007489947
- ISBN
- 9780007489947
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 19.82
€ 29.99
€ 19.82
Hardcover. The translation of Beowulf by J.R.R. Tolkien was an early work, very distinctive in its mode, completed in 1926: he returned to it later to make hasty corrections, but seems never to have considered its publication. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 448 pages, 1 b/w illus, 3 col plates. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 158 x 47. Weight in Grams: 1224.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780007590070
- ISBN
- 9780007590070
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.99€ 48.14
€ 92.99
€ 48.14
hardcover. Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien's Middle-earth. Illustrator(s): Lee, Alan. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 b/w illus, 8 col plates, Index. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149. Weight in Grams: 270. Dustjacket has some scuffs at the base; otherwise new
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780008214197
- ISBN
- 9780008214197
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 32.99€ 16.68
€ 32.99
€ 16.68
Hardcover. Painstakingly restored from Tolkien's manuscripts and presented for the first time as a continuous and standalone story, the epic tale of Beren and Luthien will reunite fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, Dwarves and Orcs and the rich landscape and creatures unique to Tolkien's Middle-earth. Illustrator(s): Lee, Alan. Editor(s): Tolkien, Christopher. Num Pages: 288 pages, 20 b/w illus, 8 col plates, Index. BIC Classification: FM; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 149. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780008214203
- ISBN
- 9780008214203
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 89.99€ 48.14
€ 89.99
€ 48.14
Paperback. Num Pages: 236 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; VXWM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Weiser Books
- Number of pages
- 236
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781578632893
- ISBN
- 9781578632893
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 18.14
€ 18.99
€ 18.14
Paperback. "Endlessly powerful.. Here is one you should not miss, a gratifying feast in lush, lyrical, and full-throated form."-NPR.org Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781631491948
- ISBN
- 9781631491948
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.32
€ 16.99
€ 15.32
Paperback. In this selection of plays by the editor, the reader is taken into the romantic world of the gallant knights of the round table and their courageous and chivalrous deeds, fair maidens, castles steeped in history, the quest for the holy grail, and tragic love for Guinevere. Editor(s): Lang, Andrew. Series: Wordsworth Children's Classics. Num Pages: 144 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ; YFJ; YNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 127 x 10. Weight in Grams: 102. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KHN0002095
- ISBN
- 9781853261152
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.74
€ 5.74
Paperback. Now as sumptuously packaged as they are critically acclaimed-new deluxe trade paperback editions of the beloved stories. Editor(s): Mahdi, Muhsin. Translator(s): Haddawy, Husain. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: DQ; FC; FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Edition
- New Deluxe Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393332469
- ISBN
- 9780393332469
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 16.43
€ 17.99
€ 16.43
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 130 x 8. Weight in Grams: 133.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Dover Publications Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 128
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780486493817
- ISBN
- 9780486493817
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.99€ 8.54
€ 8.99
€ 8.54
Paperback. Comes out of the tradition of evening storytelling, a popular form of entertainment in traditional African societies. This volume offers a collection of 23 Yoruba trickster tales. It includes Ajapa, notable for his strikingly human habits, abilities, weaknesses and disposition, and presents his different aspects including his amusing relations. Num Pages: 218 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 139 x 14. Weight in Grams: 318.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- University of Nebraska Press United States
- Number of pages
- 218
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780803286115
- ISBN
- 9780803286115
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.11
€ 40.11
Paperback. River Gods, snake spirits, mountain and Immortals, Chinese mythology is alive with ancient passions. China's unique set of tales are derived from its vast expanse, diverse culture and the endless internal wars. This brilliant new book introduces the key themes of Chinese legend before plunging into the fascinating stories themselves. Editor(s): Jackson, Jake. Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 15. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Flame Tree Publishing
- Edition
- New edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783614035
- ISBN
- 9781783614035
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.23
€ 11.99
€ 10.23
Paperback. The Celtic roots of Irish folklore are enriched with Nordic legend and colour. Here gathered in this collection are tales of giants and warriors, of old hags and fair maidens, and of the boyhood of the great hero Fionn Mac Uail (Finn MacCool). Illustrator(s): Batten, John D. Series: Wordsworth Children's Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; FQ; YDC; YFJ; YNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160. Clean copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0220286
- ISBN
- 9781840224344
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 7.99€ 4.99
€ 7.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The Celtic roots of Irish folklore are enriched with Nordic legend and colour. Here gathered in this collection are tales of giants and warriors, of old hags and fair maidens, and of the boyhood of the great hero Fionn Mac Uail (Finn MacCool). Illustrator(s): Batten, John D. Series: Wordsworth Children's Classics. Num Pages: 240 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBR; FQ; YDC; YFJ; YNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 196 x 129 x 14. Weight in Grams: 160. Clean copy
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Wordsworth Editions
- Edition
- illustrated edition
- Condition
- Used, Like New
- SKU
- KEX0220375
- ISBN
- 9781840224344
Paperback
Condition: Used, Like New
€ 7.99€ 4.99
€ 7.99
€ 4.99
Paperback. The Tailor never travelled further than Scotland, yet the breadth of the world could not contains the wealth of his humour and fantasy. All human life is here - marriages, inquests, matchmaking, wakes - and always the Tailor, his wife and their black cow. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 16. Weight in Grams: 214 224pp. Introduction by Frank O'Connor
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1981
- Publisher
- Mercier Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780853420507
- ISBN
- 9780853420507
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 13.21
€ 15.99
€ 13.21
Hardcover. Offering reader much more than friendly advice, this collection - closely related to the world-famous "Pancatantra" or "Five Discourses on Worldly Wisdom" features numerous animal fables that are interwoven with human stories, all designed to instruct wayward princes. It also contains the compact version of "King Vikrama's Adventures". Translator(s): Torzsok, Judit. Series: Clay Sanskrit Library. Num Pages: 737 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 172 x 116 x 30. Weight in Grams: 444.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- NYU Press
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780814783054
- ISBN
- 9780814783054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 33.39
€ 33.39
Paperback. Series: The Radical Novel Reconsidered. Num Pages: 216 pages. BIC Classification: FA; FQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 204 x 140 x 16. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252064357
- ISBN
- 9780252064357
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.19
€ 34.19
Paperback. Populated by gods, High Kings, willful Queens, noble warriors, fairies, goblins and wizards the Celtic myths are unsurpassed in their variety and power. This new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping Celtic tales, vividly retold, gathering together the legends and sagas of this ancient culture. Editor(s): Jackson, Jake. Series: The World's Greatest Myths and Legends. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: FQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 17. Weight in Grams: 184.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Flame Tree 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780857758224
- ISBN
- 9780857758224
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 9.70
€ 11.99
€ 9.70