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12-13-2002, 02:06 PM

Hello everybody. I'm new to this forum and also new to the book of the Lord of the Rings. I first read the book a year ago, the movie was coming out and I decided to read it before watching the movie. I thought it was going to be just another fantasy book. I was wrong. I got completely captivated by the passion and the vast and beautiful world of Tolkien. I thought where had this book been in my whole life without me noticing it. Well, I'm from México and unfurtunately people here don't care a lot about reading, so I think that's the reason.
I also loved the movie and I'm waiting impatiently for The Two Towers which is going to be premiered in México on Dec. 19th
Now I'm reading it again in english, though slowly because I need to improve my english. I'm also reading The Silmarillion and I'm loving it too.
I have a lot of questions about the books, I hope that all of you help me clear my doubts as we talk about the greatest book of the century.

Helkahothion · 12-13-2002, 02:18 PM

A good day to you and welcom Fair E?rendil
. My name is Helkahothion, but I like to call myself Anuion.(long story don't ask unless you like boring story's)

I have read your tread but so far there are no questions on it. So just burn away and ill try to answer them.(if I don't know I have a lot of secret sources so I can get to know a lot)

Greetings

Anuion
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Tigerlily Gamgee · 12-13-2002, 02:21 PM

Hullo! Nice to see a new fan (as I myself am fairly new).
Everyone here is great and any questions you have will be answered. We have quite a few scholars here [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Arwen Imladris · 12-13-2002, 02:24 PM

Welcome to the downs Fair Eärendil! Post well. There is no such thing as a dumb question! However, it may have already been asked, always do a search before you start a new topic. Have fun! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Helkahothion · 12-13-2002, 02:27 PM

Yes Arwen Imladris I could not agree more.
Anuion's law rule nr.4:There are no stupid questions, just stupid people.
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Arathiriel · 12-13-2002, 02:44 PM

Fair Eärendil:

Welcome to the fantastic, wonderful, and sometimes horrifying world that Middle Earth is!

Like you, I too am new to LOTR, only have read it at the start of this year (in January) I have completely fallen in love with the places and people and storylines that are found within this world of wonder!

Ask your questions and if I know the answer, I'll speak up!

Well, namarie for now!

12-13-2002, 06:04 PM

Thank you guys, I appreciate your responses. I'll post my questions as soon as I can, but for now I would just like to know what edition of books do you all have and wich you like the most. I know there are a lot of editions in english, but here in México there's only two: the three separated books on paperback edition with paintings from John Howe on the cover(Gandalf on the first, the tower of Isengard on the second and Minas Tirith on the third) and the one volume edition with paintings from Alan Lee, I have both editions but I like better the big one volume edition, it's goregeous and I like how it looks on my bookshelf.

the witch king · 12-13-2002, 07:05 PM

Welcome im shure youl enjoy the downs il try my best to help with any questions you may have, have fun postin! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie · 12-14-2002, 02:28 AM

I just want to say welcome! And I'm very glad to know that some people read the books before the movie, even if they are introduced because of the movies. What I mean by introduced is that when the movies are coming out, LotR is really advertised.

Helkahothion · 12-17-2002, 01:32 PM

Ife got the tirth press with no pic's at all. All the books combined. It's a pity that it is in Dutch.
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Auriel Haevasawen · 12-17-2002, 04:29 PM

Mae govannen.
I have been a reader of Tolkien for 19 years and would never call myself knowledgable. I regularly have to turn to the experts of this site for help and stuff. Top tip, try 'faq' and do a search first before starting a new thread. What you want may have already been covered and it stops the Barrow Wight getting cross about the site being filled with repeats. (Just like TV at Christmas). Have fun, there are lots of lovely dead people here.

dragoneyes · 12-17-2002, 05:17 PM

Call yourself new to Tolkien? PAH! I read it in October [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]. Hey I have to find something to boast about. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] I don't know what picture is on the front of my book, it's not got a cover (it was left out in the rain [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) in fact, it's pretty much falling apart, I think we need a new one.

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12-18-2002, 05:51 PM

Well, I'm not that new, Dragoneyes. But considering that the book has been out for more than fifty years I think I'm relatively new.
How many times have you read it? this is the third time I'm reading it and each time I read it I enjoy it the most.

Airehiriel · 12-19-2002, 08:34 AM

Welcome, welcome!
I too am relatively new to the Lord of the Rings. The first time I read it was a month or two before the movie came out. Though I had heard about it before, for some reason I thought it was going to be not that interesting to me. I was so very wrong. Now I am sad that I wasted all this time not enjoying one of the best books on earth.
Ah well, can't change the past.
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12-13-2002, 02:06 PM	#1
Fair Eärendil Guest Posts: n/a	New to Lord of the Rings Hello everybody. I'm new to this forum and also new to the book of the Lord of the Rings. I first read the book a year ago, the movie was coming out and I decided to read it before watching the movie. I thought it was going to be just another fantasy book. I was wrong. I got completely captivated by the passion and the vast and beautiful world of Tolkien. I thought where had this book been in my whole life without me noticing it. Well, I'm from México and unfurtunately people here don't care a lot about reading, so I think that's the reason. I also loved the movie and I'm waiting impatiently for The Two Towers which is going to be premiered in México on Dec. 19th Now I'm reading it again in english, though slowly because I need to improve my english. I'm also reading The Silmarillion and I'm loving it too. I have a lot of questions about the books, I hope that all of you help me clear my doubts as we talk about the greatest book of the century.

12-13-2002, 02:18 PM	#2
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	A good day to you and welcom Fair E?rendil . My name is Helkahothion, but I like to call myself Anuion.(long story don't ask unless you like boring story's) I have read your tread but so far there are no questions on it. So just burn away and ill try to answer them.(if I don't know I have a lot of secret sources so I can get to know a lot) Greetings Anuion ________ New mexico medical marijuana Last edited by Helkahothion; 03-07-2011 at 02:04 AM.

12-13-2002, 02:21 PM	#3
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	Hullo! Nice to see a new fan (as I myself am fairly new). Everyone here is great and any questions you have will be answered. We have quite a few scholars here [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~

12-13-2002, 02:24 PM	#4
Arwen Imladris Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: In a box with a fox Posts: 1,347	Welcome to the downs Fair Eärendil! Post well. There is no such thing as a dumb question! However, it may have already been asked, always do a search before you start a new topic. Have fun! [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Wake up! Wake up! Wake up, sleepies, we must go, yes, we must go at once."

12-13-2002, 02:27 PM	#5
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Yes Arwen Imladris I could not agree more. Anuion's law rule nr.4:There are no stupid questions, just stupid people. ________ HONDA CT SERIES SPECIFICATIONS Last edited by Helkahothion; 03-07-2011 at 02:05 AM.

12-13-2002, 02:44 PM	#6
Arathiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: The Blessed Realm Posts: 284	Fair Eärendil: Welcome to the fantastic, wonderful, and sometimes horrifying world that Middle Earth is! Like you, I too am new to LOTR, only have read it at the start of this year (in January) I have completely fallen in love with the places and people and storylines that are found within this world of wonder! Ask your questions and if I know the answer, I'll speak up! Well, namarie for now! __________________ 'I love him. He's like that, and sometimes it shines through, somehow. But I love him, whether or no.' - Samwise Gamgee

12-13-2002, 06:04 PM	#7
Fair Eärendil Guest Posts: n/a	Thank you guys, I appreciate your responses. I'll post my questions as soon as I can, but for now I would just like to know what edition of books do you all have and wich you like the most. I know there are a lot of editions in english, but here in México there's only two: the three separated books on paperback edition with paintings from John Howe on the cover(Gandalf on the first, the tower of Isengard on the second and Minas Tirith on the third) and the one volume edition with paintings from Alan Lee, I have both editions but I like better the big one volume edition, it's goregeous and I like how it looks on my bookshelf.

12-13-2002, 07:05 PM	#8
the witch king Wight Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Minas Morgul, Morgul Vale, Mordor Posts: 201	Welcome im shure youl enjoy the downs il try my best to help with any questions you may have, have fun postin! [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ 'Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.'~ Che Guevara.

12-14-2002, 02:28 AM	#9
MLD-Grounds-Keeper-Willie Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 573	I just want to say welcome! And I'm very glad to know that some people read the books before the movie, even if they are introduced because of the movies. What I mean by introduced is that when the movies are coming out, LotR is really advertised. __________________ Do Not Touch -Willie

12-17-2002, 01:32 PM	#10
Helkahothion Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The inside of Legolas' lungs Posts: 1,005	Ife got the tirth press with no pic's at all. All the books combined. It's a pity that it is in Dutch. ________ Iolite vaporizer review Last edited by Helkahothion; 03-07-2011 at 02:05 AM.

12-17-2002, 04:29 PM	#11
Auriel Haevasawen Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Nowhere of importance Posts: 240	Mae govannen. I have been a reader of Tolkien for 19 years and would never call myself knowledgable. I regularly have to turn to the experts of this site for help and stuff. Top tip, try 'faq' and do a search first before starting a new thread. What you want may have already been covered and it stops the Barrow Wight getting cross about the site being filled with repeats. (Just like TV at Christmas). Have fun, there are lots of lovely dead people here. __________________ Auriel

12-17-2002, 05:17 PM	#12
dragoneyes Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Completely lost track, sorry! Posts: 733	Call yourself new to Tolkien? PAH! I read it in October [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img]. Hey I have to find something to boast about. [img]smilies/confused.gif[/img] I don't know what picture is on the front of my book, it's not got a cover (it was left out in the rain [img]smilies/rolleyes.gif[/img] ) in fact, it's pretty much falling apart, I think we need a new one. [ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: dragoneyes ] [ December 17, 2002: Message edited by: dragoneyes ] __________________ "We might succeed in roasting Pippin alive inside." - Frodo.

12-18-2002, 05:51 PM	#13
Fair Eärendil Guest Posts: n/a	Well, I'm not that new, Dragoneyes. But considering that the book has been out for more than fifty years I think I'm relatively new. How many times have you read it? this is the third time I'm reading it and each time I read it I enjoy it the most.

12-19-2002, 08:34 AM	#14
Airehiriel Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 470	Welcome, welcome! I too am relatively new to the Lord of the Rings. The first time I read it was a month or two before the movie came out. Though I had heard about it before, for some reason I thought it was going to be not that interesting to me. I was so very wrong. Now I am sad that I wasted all this time not enjoying one of the best books on earth. Ah well, can't change the past. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Can you fathom the mysteries of God? Can you discover the limits of the Almighty? Job 11:7