When was the first volume of The History of Middle-earth released?
George Allen & Unwin released the first volume of The History of Middle-earth in 1983. Houghton Mifflin published the same series in the United States that year.
Questions about The History of Middle-earth
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who edited and published the twenty-four volumes of The History of Middle-earth?
Christopher Tolkien edited and published twenty-four volumes of his father's writings in total. This included the twelve volumes of The History plus other works like The Silmarillion.
Why did Christopher Tolkien move to the south of France after 1975?
Christopher Tolkien resigned from New College Oxford in September 1975 to focus entirely on editing. He moved to the south of France where he worked for forty-five years.
What dates mark the publication run of The History of Middle-earth?
The final volume appeared in 1996, completing a twelve-year run. Three limited edition omnibus volumes followed in 2000 to consolidate the set.
How many volumes make up The History of Middle-earth series?
Christopher Tolkien edited and published twenty-four volumes of his father's writings in total. This included the twelve volumes of The History plus other works like The Silmarillion.