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Lalwendë · 09-01-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Legate of Amon Lanc

Whoa, that looks all too interesting - too promising from what I see, though, I am kind of afraid that I won't have the chance to obtain it

I'm hoping it might make for good thread topics! So some of it might be quoted, if it does!

Legate of Amon Lanc · 09-01-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

I'm hoping it might make for good thread topics! So some of it might be quoted, if it does!

Yup, I am pretty sure it might. Let's look forward to it...

Bêthberry · 09-01-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Whoa! Check out the contents of the Proceedings of Tolkien 2005:

http://www.tolkiensociety.org/2005/p...ngs/index.html

Stellar cast list plus a paper on just about everything. That should keep any reader going for a few months.

This is a must-have book for me.

Esty gets a virtual drink if she can spot the obvious omission. I wonder why that has been left out?

It's expensive, but a little less than many academic books. Pity I won't be at Oxonmoot to pick it up, as a $40 price tag for mailing it internationally is steep methinks.

Was this Oxonmoot the first meeting of Esty, Lal, and davem or was that 2006?

Lalwendë · 09-01-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bêthberry

It's expensive, but a little less than many academic books. Pity I won't be at Oxonmoot to pick it up, as a $40 price tag for mailing it internationally is steep methinks.

Was this Oxonmoot the first meeting of Esty, Lal, and davem or was that 2006?

Well, Birmingham was

In 2005 BC*. I remember when last year's Oxonmoot was on I was holed up in the Women's Hospital going stir crazy because they'd realised with much shock how large the young Prince was going to be and wouldn't let me go home. We went in 2006 and met Mithalwen! And narfforc, but the time he doesn't go to Oxonmoot we should all be worried

*Before Childe

Estelyn Telcontar · 09-02-2008, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Esty gets a virtual drink if she can spot the obvious omission. I wonder why that has been left out?

Dear me, now you have me curious! I wonder if the omission will be so obvious to me that I can find it without spending all day searching?

Of course, the Cambridge Society's live reading wouldn't be there - one of the events I enjoyed very much.

Lalwendë · 09-02-2008, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Estelyn Telcontar

Dear me, now you have me curious! I wonder if the omission will be so obvious to me that I can find it without spending all day searching?

Of course, the Cambridge Society's live reading wouldn't be there - one of the events I enjoyed very much.

Ah, just a certain well known critic's papers are NOT included!

Lalwendë · 11-18-2008, 05:07 PM

Whoo! The huge wodge of text that is the 2005 Proceedings arrived today, which look like they could provide a rich mine of thread topics. I've only had a chance to browse through so far but I'm looking forwards to reading all the papers I missed and revising those I attended but have gone all misty in the back of my memory (plus I had the added joy of thinking the Royal Mail van was going to drive through the front of the house as he screeched up diagonally onto the pavement instead of actually 'parking').

It all looks most thorough, the papers all have proper footnotes and bibliographies and everything and there is a proper index. And they look well bound, too.

Lalwendë · 01-06-2009, 06:58 AM

I forgot to add this one:

Tolkien's Oxford by Bob Blackham

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tolkiens-Oxf...1246335&sr=8-1

I got this one for Christmas and while I'm snowed under with dozens of new books (and distracted from ploughing through 'em by many other kinds of 'stuff'), I've had a good look through and it's packed solid with ace photos, both old and current, of Oxford and its surrounding area. It's typical Bob Blackham and very entertaining and informative, plus has maps and all that gubbins for exploration purposes.

It's even better than his one on Brum.

Beregond · 01-06-2009, 08:00 AM

Ooh, that one looks excellent! Could have used it when I visited Oxford.

davem · 01-07-2009, 03:35 PM

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Black & White Ogre Country, The Lost Tales of Hilary Tolkien

Description: Beautiful collection of short stories from a recently discovered notebook / scrapbook of Hilary Tolkien describing the childhhood adventures of himself and his brother JRR Tolkien. 80 pages including wonderful colour illustrations by Jef Murray. A must have for Tolkien fans, helps complete the biography, contains previously unseen extracts from letters by JRR Tolkien, his father, photo's of the brothers and family etc. Expertly and emotionally edited by Angela Gardner.

http://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/Bo...6vci%3D3185100

Not out till later this month - by which time it should be available via Amazon

(Those of us who are members of the Tolkien Society, & have attended Oxonmoot will know the lovely Angie of Daeron's Books. )

Lalwendë · 01-07-2009, 04:28 PM

That's one to snap up ASAP, going by the short appearance in bookshops of The Tolkien Family Album!

Bêthberry · 01-07-2009, 07:49 PM

I have long been curious to learn more about Hilary Tolkien--how fascinating that one brother became an Oxford don and the other a farmer--so this looks doubly interesting. I shall reserve my copy promptly.

davem · 01-11-2009, 04:12 AM

More info on the Hilary book (as found by me mate geordie over at the Plaza)

http://www.tolkienbooks.net/?p=121

Estelyn Telcontar · 07-28-2009, 02:29 PM

tolkien-buecher.de, a German news service about Tolkien-related books, has informed of the translation of a Danish book to English, making it available to most of us for reading. It concerns a Jungian interpretation of the LotR; if you're interested, you can read the introductory chapter here: CG Jung page. The author is Pia Skogemann.

Estelyn Telcontar · 11-08-2009, 01:25 PM

Today I read about a book scam that also involves allegedly new books about Tolkien. For more information, here is the Wikipedia link. Before anyone pays for a poor copy of free information, do check whether it is genuine! If the editors' names are John McBrewster, Frederic P. Miller, and Agnes F. Vandome, don't buy it.

Inziladun · 11-08-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the info. It's probably a matter of time before spambots selling them appear here.

narfforc · 11-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Apparently some bloke called J.K Tolkien or something like that, has written a story based on them films about The Lord of the Rings, is that new or what?

Lindale · 11-09-2009, 07:03 AM

I saw this this morning at a high-end bookstore. I've read the comments on Amazon, but before I buy this one I wanna know fellow Downers' opinions. It's a bit too pricey for me--over a thousand pesos for a person who buys mostly second-hands for fractions of that cost. Is it worth that much money?

Pitchwife · 11-09-2009, 12:58 PM

If you're into Norse mythology and/or alliterative verse, or interested in reading a poetical work by Tolkien set outside of Middle-earth, or interested in seeing the Prof rework some of the sources that inspired him in his own style and language, then yes, it's definitely worth reading. (About the money question - you might try to get it from a library and look for yourself before you decide whether to buy it or not. I was lucky to have it given to me as a birthday present, but I'd probably have bought it anyway.)
There's a thread with some comments and links to more reviews here.

narfforc · 12-19-2009, 04:05 PM

I met the author (Ethan Gilsdorf) at The Tolkien Society A.G.M in Chester a few years ago. He has since interviewed a number of Tolkien readers, myself amongst them. I haven't read it yet (on the xmas list), however I have read the reviews. I suggest you Google it and see what you think.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-31-2009, 05:26 AM

Many of you are familiar with Anke Eissmann's Tolkien illustrations. Walking Tree Publishers has now published a book, Beowulf and the Dragon, with her illustrations and the Old English text and Modern English translation of an episode of the tale side by side. It's a luxury edition which will primarily interest collectors and fans of the Beowulf legend. The above link also includes links to her website and to an interview.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-03-2010, 11:58 AM

As of today, the book Music in Middle-earth is available. More information on the Walking Tree website.

What a nice coincidence that today is Tolkien's birthday... (my precioussssss)

Bêthberry · 01-03-2010, 03:42 PM

Congratulations, Esty. Tremendous work. I look forward to reading it.

Faramir Jones · 01-15-2010, 09:32 AM

I ordered two copies of the above, which I received yesterday. They are very nice to look at; and some relatives who saw them were impressed at the high quality.

There's a lot to read in Music; so it'll be some time before I can give a review of it.

As Bêthberry said, congratulations Esty!

Mithalwen · 01-28-2010, 11:21 AM

For once Amazon has alerted to something I am genuinely interested in:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...8420851_snp_dp

As Poison Ivy can testify I am not gifted in spatial awareness and directions (still can't find her house without a map despite it being barely a mile away from where I have lived most of my life) and as a result I found Barbara Strachey's "Journeys of Frodo" a real boon when reading LOTR - particularly when the various companies diverge and I have never had a strong concept of the geography of Beleriand so I think I will break my "no more new books until I have read those I have already bought" resolution for this since I need to reread the primary works and I think this will be a great help.

Brian Sibley very kindly participated in our discussions of the BBC radio series (which we must complete sometime).

davem · 01-28-2010, 01:45 PM

I notice the Sibley/Howe Hobbit map http://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Back-A...4707515&sr=1-2 is out at the same time & the LotR map edition is available http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-Goes-Ev...d_bxgy_b_img_c.

All nice productions - actually there is a fourth - a map of Numenor, which as far as I'm aware is only available in the boxed set http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maps-Tolkien...4707998&sr=1-8

11-18-2008, 05:07 PM	#127
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Whoo! The huge wodge of text that is the 2005 Proceedings arrived today, which look like they could provide a rich mine of thread topics. I've only had a chance to browse through so far but I'm looking forwards to reading all the papers I missed and revising those I attended but have gone all misty in the back of my memory (plus I had the added joy of thinking the Royal Mail van was going to drive through the front of the house as he screeched up diagonally onto the pavement instead of actually 'parking'). It all looks most thorough, the papers all have proper footnotes and bibliographies and everything and there is a proper index. And they look well bound, too. __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-06-2009, 06:58 AM	#128
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	I forgot to add this one: Tolkien's Oxford by Bob Blackham http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tolkiens-Oxf...1246335&sr=8-1 I got this one for Christmas and while I'm snowed under with dozens of new books (and distracted from ploughing through 'em by many other kinds of 'stuff'), I've had a good look through and it's packed solid with ace photos, both old and current, of Oxford and its surrounding area. It's typical Bob Blackham and very entertaining and informative, plus has maps and all that gubbins for exploration purposes. It's even better than his one on Brum. __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-06-2009, 08:00 AM	#129
Beregond Playful Ghoul Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,251	Ooh, that one looks excellent! Could have used it when I visited Oxford. __________________ "Hope and memory shall live still in some hidden valley where the grass is green."

01-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#131
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	That's one to snap up ASAP, going by the short appearance in bookshops of The Tolkien Family Album! __________________ Gordon's alive!

01-07-2009, 07:49 PM	#132
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	I have long been curious to learn more about Hilary Tolkien--how fascinating that one brother became an Oxford don and the other a farmer--so this looks doubly interesting. I shall reserve my copy promptly. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-11-2009, 04:12 AM	#133
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	More info on the Hilary book (as found by me mate geordie over at the Plaza) http://www.tolkienbooks.net/?p=121 __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."

07-28-2009, 02:29 PM	#134
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	tolkien-buecher.de, a German news service about Tolkien-related books, has informed of the translation of a Danish book to English, making it available to most of us for reading. It concerns a Jungian interpretation of the LotR; if you're interested, you can read the introductory chapter here: CG Jung page. The author is Pia Skogemann. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-08-2009, 01:25 PM	#135
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Today I read about a book scam that also involves allegedly new books about Tolkien. For more information, here is the Wikipedia link. Before anyone pays for a poor copy of free information, do check whether it is genuine! If the editors' names are John McBrewster, Frederic P. Miller, and Agnes F. Vandome, don't buy it. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

11-08-2009, 02:57 PM	#136
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,037	Thanks for the info. It's probably a matter of time before spambots selling them appear here. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#137
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Apparently some bloke called J.K Tolkien or something like that, has written a story based on them films about The Lord of the Rings, is that new or what? __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

11-09-2009, 07:03 AM	#138
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	I saw this this morning at a high-end bookstore. I've read the comments on Amazon, but before I buy this one I wanna know fellow Downers' opinions. It's a bit too pricey for me--over a thousand pesos for a person who buys mostly second-hands for fractions of that cost. Is it worth that much money? __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

11-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#139
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	If you're into Norse mythology and/or alliterative verse, or interested in reading a poetical work by Tolkien set outside of Middle-earth, or interested in seeing the Prof rework some of the sources that inspired him in his own style and language, then yes, it's definitely worth reading. (About the money question - you might try to get it from a library and look for yourself before you decide whether to buy it or not. I was lucky to have it given to me as a birthday present, but I'd probably have bought it anyway.) There's a thread with some comments and links to more reviews here. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

12-19-2009, 04:05 PM	#140
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks I met the author (Ethan Gilsdorf) at The Tolkien Society A.G.M in Chester a few years ago. He has since interviewed a number of Tolkien readers, myself amongst them. I haven't read it yet (on the xmas list), however I have read the reviews. I suggest you Google it and see what you think. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

12-31-2009, 05:26 AM	#141
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Many of you are familiar with Anke Eissmann's Tolkien illustrations. Walking Tree Publishers has now published a book, Beowulf and the Dragon, with her illustrations and the Old English text and Modern English translation of an episode of the tale side by side. It's a luxury edition which will primarily interest collectors and fans of the Beowulf legend. The above link also includes links to her website and to an interview. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-03-2010, 11:58 AM	#142
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	As of today, the book Music in Middle-earth is available. More information on the Walking Tree website. What a nice coincidence that today is Tolkien's birthday... (my precioussssss) __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-03-2010, 03:42 PM	#143
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	Congratulations, Esty. Tremendous work. I look forward to reading it. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-15-2010, 09:32 AM	#144
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Music in Middle-earth I ordered two copies of the above, which I received yesterday. They are very nice to look at; and some relatives who saw them were impressed at the high quality. There's a lot to read in Music; so it'll be some time before I can give a review of it. As Bêthberry said, congratulations Esty!

01-28-2010, 11:21 AM	#145
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,455	For once Amazon has alerted to something I am genuinely interested in: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0...8420851_snp_dp As Poison Ivy can testify I am not gifted in spatial awareness and directions (still can't find her house without a map despite it being barely a mile away from where I have lived most of my life) and as a result I found Barbara Strachey's "Journeys of Frodo" a real boon when reading LOTR - particularly when the various companies diverge and I have never had a strong concept of the geography of Beleriand so I think I will break my "no more new books until I have read those I have already bought" resolution for this since I need to reread the primary works and I think this will be a great help. Brian Sibley very kindly participated in our discussions of the BBC radio series (which we must complete sometime). __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace

01-28-2010, 01:45 PM	#146
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	From our 'Thunder-stealing' dept: I notice the Sibley/Howe Hobbit map http://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Back-A...4707515&sr=1-2 is out at the same time & the LotR map edition is available http://www.amazon.co.uk/Road-Goes-Ev...d_bxgy_b_img_c. All nice productions - actually there is a fourth - a map of Numenor, which as far as I'm aware is only available in the boxed set http://www.amazon.co.uk/Maps-Tolkien...4707998&sr=1-8 __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."