Carta 143d
Summary
In this letter to Rayner Unwin, Tolkien discusses the proposed cover design for The Fellowship of the Ring. He agrees with the idea of using the same central device for all three volumes, with each volume distinguished by a different colour. Tolkien believes this approach emphasizes the unity of the story, which he considers to be a single book rather than three separate volumes.
He expresses a preference for the design featuring three subsidiary rings, as this better represents the overarching symbolism of the story compared to the alternative design with a black centre and a red-jewelled ring symbolising Gandalf's opposition.
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