The Lord of the Rings The first single volume edition (1968) The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King Author J.R.R. Tolkien Country United Kingdom Language English Genre Fantasy Adventure Publisher Allen & Unwin Published 29 July 1954 11 November 1954 20 October 1955 Media type Print (Hardcover and Paperback) OCLC 1487587 Preceded by The Hobbit Followed by The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
first book in the lord of the rings series
The Fellowship of the Ring