Christopher Tolkien

Christopher Tolkien
Editor • Author • Narrator21 November 1924 – 16 January 2020- Books
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Christopher John Reuel Tolkien, was born on November 21, 1924, to John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, and Edith Mary Tolkien (January 21, 1889-November 29, 1971), their third and youngest son. He has taught at Oxford University, where his father was a professor, and is sole literary executor of his fathers works, which he edits and provides commentary on.
He drew the original maps for his father's The Lord of the Rings, which he signed C. J. R. T. The J. stands for John, a baptismal name that he does not ordinarily use.
[Sources: Wikipedia, back flap(s) of his publications.]
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Fantasy Classics Fiction High Fantasy Epic Fantasy
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Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth
Christopher Tolkien
Unfinished Tales
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Contes et Légendes inachevés - Le Troisième Âge
J.R.R. Tolkien
Part of a book
Contes et Légendes inachevés #3
Tolkien Myths and Legends Box Set: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún, The Fall of Arthur, Beowulf
J.R.R. Tolkien
Several books
Tolkien: Myths and Legends (Boxed Sets)
J. R. R. Tolkien Illustrated Editions Set: Illustrated by the Author (3 Books): The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, The Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien

J. R. R. Tolkien Middle-earth Collector's Edition Set (5 Books): Hobbit, Silmarillion, Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
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Frequently asked questions
Christopher Tolkien is primarily known for his extensive work as the editor and publisher of his father J.R.R. Tolkien's posthumous writings, particularly those related to the mythology of Middle-earth.
For readers interested in the full scope of his editorial work on Middle-earth, a common approach is to read The Silmarillion first, followed by Unfinished Tales, and then the twelve volumes of The History of Middle-earth series.
Yes, Christopher Tolkien drew the original maps for The Lord of the Rings, which were included in the first editions of the book.

