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For everyone who has delighted in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy masterwork-or anyone who's just looking for a good laugh-Bored of the Rings is the "all-in-one-volume" comic extravaganza that will convince lovers and haters of fantasy that they've finally experienced it all, and that they'll never need to read another fantasy parody again.
First published in 1969, Bored of the Rings quickly became a cult book for its relentless, slapstick pastiche of The Lord of the Rings. Gollancz's 2001 edition marks the first appearance in Britain and in hardback. Authors Beard and Kenny carry irreverence cheerfully beyond the borders of good taste.
- Henry N. Beard, Douglas C. Kenney, The Harvard Lampoon
1. Satire: Bored of the Rings is a humorous parody of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. Through its clever wordplay and absurd scenarios, the book satirizes the original epic fantasy novel and its conventions. 2.
Fleeing the Nozdrul, bored by acid-casualty Tim Benzedrine & harrassed by the minions of Sorhed the fellowship move thru a Middle Earth like no other. This short novel was written by Henry N. Beard & Douglas C. Kenney. It was published in 1969 by Signet for the Harvard Lampoon. The parody follows the general plot of The Lord of the Rings ...
First published in 1969, the New York Times bestseller Bored of the Rings is back--and just in time for the major motion picture release of The Hobbit. This classic parody of J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional universe is a timeless comedic masterpiece. The classic parody of The Lord of the Rings is back! With a brand-new "boreword" by Henry Beard.
- The Harvard Lampoon
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Bored of the Rings is a 1969 parody of J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings. This short novel was written by Henry Beard and Douglas Kenney, who later founded National Lampoon. It was published in 1969 by Signet for The Harvard Lampoon, and, unusually for a parody, has remained in print for over
