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'''''Tales from the Perilous Realm''''' is a compilation, first published in [[1997]], of several stories and poems by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], which had been previously published separately.
 
Its only major relation to [[Middle-earth]] is ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]'', which features the character [[Tom Bombadil]].
 
==First edition==
The first edition of the book ([[1997]]) includes:


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* ''[[Leaf by Niggle]]''
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* ''[[Smith of Wootton Major]]''
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'''''Tales from the Perilous Realm''''', first published in 1997, is a compilation of several short stories and poems by [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], which had been previously published separately or in other compilations:
==Expanded edition==
An expanded edition was published in September [[2008]], followed by the [[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|full-cast dramatization]] in October. In this edition is included the story ''[[Roverandom]]'', essay ''[[On Fairy-Stories]]'', as well as an introduction and afterword. It is illustrated by [[Alan Lee]].


* Introduction by [[Tom Shippey]]
* ''[[Roverandom]]''
* [[Farmer Giles of Ham]]
* [[Farmer Giles of Ham]]
* [[Leaf by Niggle]]
* ''[[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]''
* [[The Adventures of Tom Bombadil]]
* ''[[Leaf by Niggle]]''
* [[Smith of Wootton Major]]
* ''[[Smith of Wootton Major]]''
* Appendix: ''[[On Fairy-Stories]]''
* Afterword by [[Alan Lee]]


== From the publisher ==
==From the publisher==
The fat and unheroic Farmer Giles of Ham is called upon to do battle with the dragon Chrysophylax; Niggle the painter sets out to paint the perfect tree in Leaf by Niggle; hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls partake in The Adventures of Tom Bombadil; and Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery via the magical ingredients of a giant cake.
{{blockquote|The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.<br>
* Roverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.<br>
* Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;<br>
* The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;<br>
* Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree;<br>
* Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.}}


==Editions==
==Publication history and gallery==
* [[HarperCollins]] First edition,[[1997]] ([[3 February]]),ISBN: 9780261103429
;UK editions
* [[HarperCollins]] First Paperback edition,[[1998]]([[3 August]]),ISBN:9780261103436
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* [[HarperCollins]] Second edition, [[2008]] ([[1 October]]),ISBN:9780007257546
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* [[HarperCollins]] De Luxe edition [[2008]] ([[17 November]])ISBN: 9780007237159
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* [[HarperCollins]] Paperback edition [[2002]] ([[1 December]])ISBN: 9780007149124
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* [[HarperCollins]] Paperback edition [[2009]],([[2 April]]) ISBN: 9780007280599
|File:Perilous Realm 1997.jpeg|1997 hardcover first edition
 
|File:Perilous Realm 1998.jpeg|1998 paperback
==2008 edition==
|File:Perilous Realm 2002 silver.jpeg|2002 paperback
A new edition was published in September [[2008]], followed by the [[Tales from the Perilous Realm (1992 radio series)|full-cast dramatization]] in October. ''Tales from the Perilous Realm'' was 2008's "flagship book"; ''[[Roverandom]]'' was added to the compilation.<sup>[http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php]</sup>
|File:Perilous Realm 2002.jpeg|2002 paperback 5th impression
|File:Perilous Realm 2008.jpg‎|2008 hardcover expanded edition
|File:Perilous Realm 2008 deluxe.jpeg|2008 hardcover deluxe edition
|File:Perilous Realm 2009.jpg|2009 paperback
|File:Perilous Realm 2021.jpg|2021 hardcover
|File:Perilous Realm 2024.png|2024 paperback
}}
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[1997]]), pp. 178. ISBN 0261103423 - (first edition, cover art by [[Roger Garland]])
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[1998]]), pp. 192. ISBN 0261103431
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[2002]]), ISBN 0007149123 - (cover based on [[J.R.R. Tolkien]]'s artwork)
** 2002 paperback edition, 5th impression
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2008]]), pp. 432. ISBN 0007257546 - (expanded edition, cover art by [[Alan Lee]])
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover with slipcase ([[2008]]), ISBN 000728618X
* [[HarperCollins]] paperback ([[2009]]), ISBN 0007280599
* [[HarperCollins]] hardcover ([[2021]]), ISBN 0008453349
** 2009 paperback edition, 18th impression ([[2024]])


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Latest revision as of 14:23, 10 March 2024

Tales from the Perilous Realm
Perilous Realm 1997.jpeg
AuthorJ.R.R. Tolkien
IllustratorAlan Lee (since 2008 edition)
PublisherHarperCollins
ReleasedJanuary 1997
FormatHardcover; paperback; deluxe edition
Pages178
ISBN0261103423

Tales from the Perilous Realm is a compilation, first published in 1997, of several stories and poems by J.R.R. Tolkien, which had been previously published separately.

Its only major relation to Middle-earth is The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, which features the character Tom Bombadil.

First edition[edit | edit source]

The first edition of the book (1997) includes:

Expanded edition[edit | edit source]

An expanded edition was published in September 2008, followed by the full-cast dramatization in October. In this edition is included the story Roverandom, essay On Fairy-Stories, as well as an introduction and afterword. It is illustrated by Alan Lee.

From the publisher[edit | edit source]

The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made The Hobbit a classic. Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are finally together in a volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for readers young and old.

  • Roverandom is a toy dog who, enchanted by a sand sorcerer, gets to explore the world and encounter strange and fabulous creatures.
  • Farmer Giles of Ham is fat and unheroic, but – having unwittingly managed to scare off a short-sighted giant – is called upon to do battle when a dragon comes to town;
  • The Adventures of Tom Bombadil tells in verse of Tom's many adventures with hobbits, princesses, dwarves and trolls;
  • Leaf by Niggle recounts the strange adventures of the painter Niggle who sets out to paint the perfect tree;
  • Smith of Wootton Major journeys to the Land of Faery thanks to the magical ingredients of the Great Cake of the Feast of Good Children.

Publication history and gallery[edit | edit source]

UK editions
1997 hardcover first edition  
1998 paperback  
2002 paperback  
2002 paperback 5th impression  
2008 hardcover expanded edition  
2008 hardcover deluxe edition  
2009 paperback  
2021 hardcover  
2024 paperback  
Tales from the Perilous Realm
Farmer Giles of Ham · The Adventures of Tom Bombadil · Leaf by Niggle · Smith of Wootton Major
Roverandom (since 2008) · On Fairy-Stories (since 2008)
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The Road Goes Ever On · Bilbo's Last Song
Edited by Christopher Tolkien The Silmarillion · Unfinished Tales · The History of Middle-earth series
(i.The Book of Lost Tales: Part One · ii.The Book of Lost Tales: Part Two · iii.The Lays of Beleriand · iv.The Shaping of Middle-earth · v.The Lost Road and Other Writings · vi.The Return of the Shadow · vii.The Treason of Isengard · viii.The War of the Ring · ix.Sauron Defeated · x.Morgoth's Ring · xi.The War of the Jewels · xii.The Peoples of Middle-earth · Index) ·
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Leaf by Niggle · Farmer Giles of Ham · Smith of Wootton Major · The Adventures of Tom Bombadil ·
Letters from Father Christmas · Mr. Bliss · Roverandom ·
Tree and Leaf (compilation) · Tales from the Perilous Realm (compilation)
Fictional works The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún · The Fall of Arthur · The Story of Kullervo · The Lay of Aotrou and Itroun
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The Monsters and the Critics, and Other Essays · Beowulf and the Critics · Tolkien On Fairy-stories ·
Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary · A Secret Vice · The Battle of Maldon
Collected letters and poems The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien · The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien
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