I was introduced to the books many years ago by my boyfriend at that time. I lived in Middle-earth for three days while reading them, doing only what was absolutely necessary and reading every spare minute. He then gave me a set of my own for Christmas. I still have - and use! - that set of Ballantine's paperbacks, though they are gradually disintegrating and should be replaced for daily use. However, the boyfriend became legend, and I have no idea if he's still a fan of the books and/or movies and active in any way.
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'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth.. .'
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