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Adventures Of Tom Bombadil Pocket Edtn [TOLKIEN, J R R] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Adventures Of Tom Bombadil Pocket Edtn Review: The Adventures of Tom Bomb aol by J.R.R. Tolkien - While there is poetry galore in this book, it is far more dissecting each poem. History, language, definitions and more follow each one. I personally am not interested in all this, so I found myself skipping many pages. But hey, you might want to know all this, so read the book! Review: More writings from J. R. R. Tolkien - Tom Bombadil was one of the most beloved characters from the Lord of the Rings, and this represents a posthumous collection of Tolkien's classics. My only disappointment was that subject of the book only appeared in a few chapters. Still is a worthwhile read.
| ASIN | 0007557272 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #424,219 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #562 in Action & Adventure Fantasy (Books) #852 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #1,328 in Literary Fiction (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,702) |
| Dimensions | 4.57 x 1.22 x 6.18 inches |
| Edition | Pocket edition |
| ISBN-10 | 9780007557271 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0007557271 |
| Item Weight | 10.4 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 304 pages |
| Publication date | October 9, 2014 |
| Publisher | GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006 |
P**E
The Adventures of Tom Bomb aol by J.R.R. Tolkien
While there is poetry galore in this book, it is far more dissecting each poem. History, language, definitions and more follow each one. I personally am not interested in all this, so I found myself skipping many pages. But hey, you might want to know all this, so read the book!
J**M
More writings from J. R. R. Tolkien
Tom Bombadil was one of the most beloved characters from the Lord of the Rings, and this represents a posthumous collection of Tolkien's classics. My only disappointment was that subject of the book only appeared in a few chapters. Still is a worthwhile read.
O**B
Perfect
There is no problem whatsoever. I am fairly new to Tolkien. Just started enjoying his books. Tom Bombadil is an extremely interesting character, and here it was a toy his children and grandchildren played with, and you see or even begin to understand ól Tom's charm. It is a most wonderful tome, not what I perceived, but a excellent literary work all the same, thoroughly enjoyed, even if I didn't totally understand. As for the purchasing and receiving, not problems at all. Everything was on time in excellent condition. Will definitely purchase from here again.
D**R
Nice collection of stories
This book has many early writings by JRR Tolkien regarding the enigmatic character Tom Bombadil. The stories are cute and provide background on the character and Tolkien's original thoughts on him.
R**D
A Delight for Tolkien Fans!
In J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil", editors Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond reprint Tolkien's 1962 volume, "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil and Other Verses from the Red Book" complete with Pauline Baynes' original illustrations. As part of Tolkien's mythology, these poems and stories represent part of the cultural background of Middle Earth. Bombadil himself appears in "The Lord of the Rings" while this also includes "Oliphaunt," a poem Samwise Gamgee recites in that volume. Tolkien's joy in language and styles of verse are sure to delight those who enjoy his writing while Scull and Hammond's commentary explores the evolution of the various poems. A little over half of this edition focuses on earlier versions of the poems and Tolkien's references, either to his own mythology or to Britain's history and languages. This edition will entertain fans of Tolkien as well as those who enjoy poetic stories.
S**R
Perfect
Perfect condition
A**R
A Fun Read!
A good addition to any Tolkien collection.
B**R
The adventures of Tom Bombadil
An interesting collection of Tolkien stories which gives further insight into some of the minor characters of the Lord of the Rings triology. It was fun and I learned more about Tolkien mythology.
A**H
🍃“Old Tom Bombadil was a merry fellow. Bright blue his jacket is, and his boots are yellow.”🍃 👉The first read and review of the year👍 2026 took off on a jolly good note, eh, matey?😍 🎉✨️As part of #TolkienMonth Essential Reading, I picked up 'The Adventures of Tom Bombadil' and it reminded me again why Tolkien’s world feels so alive even after all these years of reading and rereading them. 🍃In 'The Adventures of Tom Bombadil', we come across the creative genuis of Tolkein who was also apt at poems, verses, and ballads. Each poem gives the reader a glimpse into Middle-earth, from a rather gentler perspective. 🍃 🍃 “The Adventures of Tom Bombadil” introduces us to its most carefree soul, while “Bombadil Goes Boating” shows his quiet place in a changing world. “Errantry” is playful and fast, almost musical, and “The Man in the Moon Stayed Up Too Late” feels like a fireside tale passed down for generations. Then poems like “The Sea-Bell” and "Perry-the-Winkle", "Cat", "Oliphaunt", turn dreamlike and comic, in a way only Tolkien can manage.🍃 🍃This book may not have epic quests or rings, elves or dwarves, but it’s essential reading if you want to feel Tolkien’s initial world before diving into his bigger works such as LOTR, Silmarillion, or The Hobbit. It’s folklore, melodic, humorous, and light, all that make Middle-earth feel ancient, loved, and endlessly worth returning to. 🍃And honestly, it’s another reminder of why my admiration for Tolkien, and my love for his worlds, will never fade 🍃📖
J**O
Beautiful edition, arrived in perfect condition.
M**N
No me gusta el formato, gordo y grueso, empequeñecido que no encaja bien con otros libros de tamaño normal. Es parte de una caja con varios libros de tolkien y aquí lo venden suelto. Me gusta más la versión tapa blanda que es más manejable, grande y se ve mejor o la española de minotauro.
Y**C
good
H**S
Amazing! It arrived on time and it is such great quality. I got it as a Christmas gift for a friend and definitely recommend this book. Very well made and perfect size, it is smaller than a regular book but I love the size!
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