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Annalaliath · 09-13-2004, 09:33 PM

My books just disintegrated before my eyes the last time I picked them up... I guess that's the bad thing when you don't have money and steal you mother's copies of LOTR. Yes, it's true. I wonder if she knows yet.

Hookbill the Goomba · 09-14-2004, 01:26 AM

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Do you realize the physical limitations on owning the one volume edition!? That thing weighs a ton! Must remeber to get single volumes...

Aaagh! Don't! Its more trouble than its worth! It’s nice to have the three volumes at home, but if you want to read Lord of the rings when you are out and about, it is MUCH easier to have the paperback full version! It's not as heavy as the hard back one and it’s good for checking forward as I do all too often. I don't know about you, but I always find myself going back and forth in the book. So it’s best to have the full version.

That's my opinion any way.

I usually bring my "Complete Tolkien companion" as well as Silm when I go to School and know I'll end up on the Downs at some point. They are always good to have around, Like a portable encyclopaedia of Arda!

mark12_30 · 09-14-2004, 06:50 AM

Or you can buy an e-text and put it on your PDA. Then it fits into a pocket.

Kath · 09-14-2004, 12:43 PM

Yes, if you're rich and can spend the extra money on such items.

Lhundulinwen · 09-14-2004, 06:08 PM

Yes a pocket version of the entire LOTR would be divine, but I do love my paperback one volume, its just very heavy on top of Biology, History, etc. books. I plan on collecting all the versions of the books over a period of years. Its a goal, anyway.

Nilpaurion Felagund · 09-15-2004, 01:38 AM

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My books just disintegrated before my eyes the last time I picked them up . . . (Annalalaith)

Mine, too . . . my paperback LotR was not able to handle all the stress of travel.

Annalaliath · 12-15-2008, 01:20 AM

Holy crap I should have replied to this 2 years ago... well its worse now, I can't find my copy of the FOTR. *cries*

09-13-2004, 09:33 PM	#1
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	My books just disintegrated before my eyes the last time I picked them up... I guess that's the bad thing when you don't have money and steal you mother's copies of LOTR. Yes, it's true. I wonder if she knows yet. __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

09-14-2004, 06:50 AM	#3
mark12_30 Stormdancer of Doom Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Elvish singing is not a thing to miss, in June under the stars Posts: 4,349	Or you can buy an e-text and put it on your PDA. Then it fits into a pocket. __________________ ...down to the water to see the elves dance and sing upon the midsummer's eve.

09-14-2004, 12:43 PM	#4
Kath Everlasting Whiteness Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Perusing the laminated book of dreams Posts: 4,533	Yes, if you're rich and can spend the extra money on such items. __________________ “If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

09-14-2004, 06:08 PM	#5
Lhundulinwen Wight Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wishin' and hopin' in the Shire Posts: 139	Yes a pocket version of the entire LOTR would be divine, but I do love my paperback one volume, its just very heavy on top of Biology, History, etc. books. I plan on collecting all the versions of the books over a period of years. Its a goal, anyway. __________________ ~Just call on me, and I'm there. I'll always be your Sam~

12-15-2008, 01:20 AM	#7
Annalaliath Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 380	Holy crap I should have replied to this 2 years ago... well its worse now, I can't find my copy of the FOTR. cries __________________ Bloody Stumps!!!

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