The second part of the History of The Lord of the Rings, a fascinating narrative about the writing of the Book of the Century, includes many additional scenes and the unpublished Epilogue in its entirety.

The Treason of Isengard continues the description of the creation of The Lord of the Rings that began in the previous volume, The Return of the Shadow.

It follows the major expansion of the story into new countries and peoples southeast of the Misty Mountains: the appearance of Lothlorien, the Ents, the Riders of Rohan, and Saruman the White at the fortress of Isengard.

In brief synopses and designs handwritten on scraps of paper appear the first entry of Galadriel, the initial ideas for the story of Gondor and the initial meeting of Aragorn and Eowyn, with its significance destined to be completely transformed.

The book also contains a full reference to the original map that would form the basis of the evolving geography of Middle-earth.

This series of captivating books has now been redesigned to complement the distinguished and classic style of the 'black cover' paperback format of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales.

Pages: 512, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm