Orcrist - US Tolkien Society Journal - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Lalwendë · 07-06-2007, 07:26 AM

Just having a poke on e-Bay and I spotted some old journals of the former US Tolkien Society for sale. Former as they joined with the Mythopoeic Society in the early 70s. The journal is called Orcrist. My curiosity is piqued because this is something I've never seen before in my life.

Are these any good? I know that ancient copies of Amon Hen can go for silly prices - and it is a good little publication, but not always containing stuff that's worth paying very much for, so it's a bit of a Curate's Egg. An old copy of Mallorn is always worth having though as you can guarantee some decent essays in there.

So, is Orcrist more of a Mallorn or an Amon Hen, and is it worth getting?

I have a feeling Child is after something (not this item) on there too, but I shall say no more - just offer her fingers crossed

07-06-2007, 07:26 AM	#1
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Orcrist - US Tolkien Society Journal Just having a poke on e-Bay and I spotted some old journals of the former US Tolkien Society for sale. Former as they joined with the Mythopoeic Society in the early 70s. The journal is called Orcrist. My curiosity is piqued because this is something I've never seen before in my life. Are these any good? I know that ancient copies of Amon Hen can go for silly prices - and it is a good little publication, but not always containing stuff that's worth paying very much for, so it's a bit of a Curate's Egg. An old copy of Mallorn is always worth having though as you can guarantee some decent essays in there. So, is Orcrist more of a Mallorn or an Amon Hen, and is it worth getting? I have a feeling Child is after something (not this item) on there too, but I shall say no more - just offer her fingers crossed __________________ Gordon's alive!