Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring based on a book?

Common questions

Is The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring based on a book?

Yes. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is based on the book The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien (1954).

Who wrote the book The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring is based on?

The Fellowship of the Ring was written by J. R. R. Tolkien and first published in 1954.

Is The Fellowship of the Ring part of a series?

Yes, it is book 1 in The Lord of the Rings series (4 books listed below in reading order).

Should I read the book before watching?

Start with The First Journey, book 1 of The Fellowship of the Ring. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.