Tolkien's Back
April 18 2007
Although suffering the minor hindrance of being dead, J.R.R Tolkien has still managed to publish a ‘new’ book this year. The Children of Hurin is illustrated by Alan Lee and was completed by Christopher Tolkien from his father’s unfinished manuscripts.
Darker than other Tolkien work, the story takes place in Middle Earth, long before the events of The Lord of the Rings, andfollows a brother and sister, Turin and Nienor, who are victims of a curse, placed upon them by the first Dark Lord, Morgoth.
The reaction from fans has been overwhelming, with many not hesitating to line-up for hours to get a copy. The book is on sale now through Harper Collins.
Have a look at some of Alan Lee's drawings from The Children of Hurin here.
