New Tolkien Books:updates - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

davem · 02-09-2007, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuruharan

I think this is supposed to be the final cover of the Children of Hurin.

http://tolkiengateway.net/w/images/8...urin_cover.jpg

I'm not a tremendous fan of Alan Lee's work, but I have to admit I quite like that picture.

Must praise Alan Lee's choice of cover picture - the 'old' one (with Glaurung crossing the Narog) was a bit too 'sword & sorcery' for me, & gave the wrong impression of the work. This one fits a work of great literature. (And not an emu or Christmas tree in sight )

The Squatter of Amon Rûdh · 02-12-2007, 04:01 AM

I'm going to miss the impressionistic approach. Everything's so literal and representational in the world of Tolkien art; we need the fresh perspective offered by illustrators who haven't had their interpretations coloured by reading the books.

I'm glad that they chose this picture of Turin. The depiction of him killing Glaurung tended to reduce him to that one event, whereas that's arguably one of his less important acts . However, this does tend to focus the attention rather on Turin than the other players in this drama. Perhaps some depiction of Turin's first meeting with Nienor might have fitted the bill better, although that's just nitpicking.

It's good to think that the Dragon Helm will be gracing bookshelves in full fig rather than as bare-armed action hero: that depiction lends him a dignity that some of his other guises lack.

davem · 04-09-2007, 02:12 PM

Fans of OFS may be interested in this new edition:

New (or at least so far unpublished) stuff included....here

Lalaith · 04-10-2007, 11:43 AM

Children of Hurin is currently #3 in the amazon.co.uk top 100, but #45 at amazon.com...

Lalwendë · 04-10-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lalaith

Children of Hurin is currently #3 in the amazon.co.uk top 100, but #45 at amazon.com...

It must have something to do with our love of a good queue.

Lalwendë · 04-11-2007, 03:48 AM

Ooops, I just got really excited at seeing this and forgot that I'd already read it on here first!

Too much over-excitement, obviously!

It's like ten Christmasses happening all at once!

*runs off to find some tranquilisers*

Lalaith · 04-11-2007, 04:03 AM

Oh, I've already contributed to CoH's amazon uk ranking....

02-12-2007, 04:01 AM	#2
The Squatter of Amon Rûdh Spectre of Decay Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bar-en-Danwedh Posts: 2,178	Cover story I'm going to miss the impressionistic approach. Everything's so literal and representational in the world of Tolkien art; we need the fresh perspective offered by illustrators who haven't had their interpretations coloured by reading the books. I'm glad that they chose this picture of Turin. The depiction of him killing Glaurung tended to reduce him to that one event, whereas that's arguably one of his less important acts . However, this does tend to focus the attention rather on Turin than the other players in this drama. Perhaps some depiction of Turin's first meeting with Nienor might have fitted the bill better, although that's just nitpicking. It's good to think that the Dragon Helm will be gracing bookshelves in full fig rather than as bare-armed action hero: that depiction lends him a dignity that some of his other guises lack. __________________ Man kenuva métim' andúne?

04-11-2007, 03:48 AM	#6
Lalwendë A Mere Boggart Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: under the bed Posts: 4,737	Ooops, I just got really excited at seeing this and forgot that I'd already read it on here first! Too much over-excitement, obviously! It's like ten Christmasses happening all at once! runs off to find some tranquilisers __________________ Gordon's alive!

04-11-2007, 04:03 AM	#7
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Oh, I've already contributed to CoH's amazon uk ranking.... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling

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04-09-2007, 02:12 PM	#3
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	Fans of OFS may be interested in this new edition: New (or at least so far unpublished) stuff included....here __________________ “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." Last edited by davem; 04-09-2007 at 02:17 PM.

04-10-2007, 11:43 AM	#4
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Children of Hurin is currently #3 in the amazon.co.uk top 100, but #45 at amazon.com... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling