The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien, published by Ballantine Books in 1998, is a mass market paperback edition of the first volume in Tolkien's epic The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This 30th printing spans 480 pages, immersing readers in the richly detailed world of Middle-earth as Frodo Baggins embarks on his perilous journey to destroy the One Ring.
 
This copy shows some shelf wear to the covers and minor page toning due to age, but it remains a classic, perfect for both long-time fans and new readers.