--- product_id: 253769824 title: "The Fall of Gondolin" brand: "j. r. r. tolkien" price: "1560037₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/253769824-the-fall-of-gondolin store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Fall of Gondolin **Brand:** j. r. r. tolkien **Price:** 1560037₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Fall of Gondolin by j. r. r. tolkien - **How much does it cost?** 1560037₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/253769824-the-fall-of-gondolin) ## Best For - j. r. r. tolkien enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted j. r. r. tolkien brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Fall of Gondolin ## Images ![The Fall of Gondolin - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/916PFzND0+L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful illustrations, not smyth-sewn, poor paper quality *by T***G on Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 18 May 2021* This review refers to The Fall of Gondolin published by HarperCollins (ISBN: 9780008302757). I purchased this item along with The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set also published by HarperCollins (ISBN: 9780008376109). I was very happy to find quality paper and smyth-sewn binding in all four volumes. They open well and lay flat.However, with this particular volume of The Fall of Gondolin, the paper is noticeably worse and is sadly glue binding. It doesn't open well and the spine struggles with sounds of cracking. An odd choice for an edition that was published with a focus on the illustrations. Disappointing. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not a novel but another literary lesson *by W***N on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2018* As with 2017's "Beren and Luthien," this is not a previously unpublished Tolkien story but a systematic study of various incomplete texts previously published by Christopher Tolkien in "The History of Middle Earth." His purpose is to show how his father's conception of one of the major tales in "The Silmarillion" evolved over time.So what do we get for our money?1. There are two beautifully written narratives of some length that together go a long way in telling the story published in "The Silmarillion" as the chapter "Of Tuor and the Fall of Gondolin." Whereas that chapter was only 8 published pages, however, these two narratives make for more than 130. Rich with detail, they will delight those who love "The Silmarillion" but probably hold no interest for those not already familiar with that book.2. Included also are sketches of how JRRT saw the story unfolding after the fall of Gondolin when Tuor's son Eärendil becomes the principal character. There are some interesting surprises such as the information that Eärendil voyaged south and slew Ungoliant, the mother of all spiders who had poisoned the Two Trees in Valinor. We are also informed of the ultimate fate of Arda including the final recovery of the Silmarills and the restoration of the Two Trees.3. Tolkien fans who are as fascinated by the names of things as the Master himself will enjoy seeing how character and place names evolved or were recycled. For example, we come across what may be the first usage of the name Legolas Greenleaf, which JRRT ultimately used for a major character in The Lord of the Rings. An extensive glossary of names at the end of the book provides further information.So there you have it. This book is intended and recommended only for the hardcore Tolkien fan already deeply familiar with the mythology of the First Age of Middle Earth. For those, however, who prefer to stick to Hobbits—a view JRRT himself quite understood and approved of—this is probably a pass. Yet it might also prove for such readers an intriguing gateway to the great tales of the First Age. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book for Tolkien enthusiasts *by E***R on Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2018* Firstly, buyer beware. This is a book for real Tolkien enthusiasts and not casual readers. Do not buy this book expecting to find a new complete Tolkien story. The Fall of Gondolin was never finished. What you have here is an unfinished story that has already been in print, parts of it are spread over various books (The Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales, The History of Middle Earth). Tolkien wrote and rewrote the story several times. These fragments are now gathered together in one place for the first time and presented in the order that Tolkien wrote them. This book is more about the evolution of Tolkien's writing, which is quite fascinating. The hardback version is beautifully illustrated with Alan Lee's paintings and pencil sketches. (Personally I think these are worth the price of the book on their own.) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/253769824-the-fall-of-gondolin](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/253769824-the-fall-of-gondolin) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*