This is a 1st edition paperback of Bored of the Rings. It is a LOTR fantasy parody released in 1969 by the Harvard Lampoon Inc. Written by Henry M. Beard and Douglas C. Kenney, this book is in ACCEPTABLE condition. All pages and spine are intact. Readable with complete illustrations.
Note: A parody of Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. Printing: 16th. Condition: Very Good. Country: United States. Year: 1976. Publisher: Signet NAL. Author: Henry N. Beard; Douglas C. Kenney (as the Harvard Lampoon).
The illustrated table of contents makes browsing the book fun.
"Bored of the Rings" is a humorous parody of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" by the Harvard Lampoon, published in 1969 as a first edition. The illustrated paperback book, measuring 7 inches in length, 4.25 inches in width, and .5 inches in height, features a fictional narrative in English suitable for adult audiences. With a vintage appeal and fall within the genre of adventure and fantasy, this quirky fantasy novel is a unique addition to any book collection, offering a fresh perspective on the iconic fantasy world created by Tolkien.
Can they avoid death by hickey tree and escape the dread ballhog?. Yes, of course—this isn’t Hamlet, you know. Later printing of original Signet paperback. The Power almighty rests in this Lone Ring.
BORED OF THE RINGS by the Harvard Lampoon (1st Edition 1969) LOTR Tolkien Parody
Bored Of The Rings by TheHarvard Lampoon 1st Printing 1969 LOTR Tolkien Parody. Condition is Good. Shipped with USPS Media Mail.
Harvard Lampoon. A Parody of J.R.R Tolkien's "The Lord Of The Rings".
"Bored of the Rings" by the Harvard Lampoon is a 1969 parody novel that satirizes J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings." The book, a first edition paperback, features illustrations by Peter W. Johnson, William S. Donnell, and Michael F. Frith. With a narrative that combines elements of adventure and fantasy, this vintage book is intended for an adult audience and offers a humorous take on the original work. At 160 pages long, this illustrated novel is a must-have for fans of both Tolkien's fantasy world and parody literature.