Hobbit Discrepancy - Ballantine Books vs. Houghton Mifflin - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Elendur · 02-04-2002, 04:15 PM

In my Ballantine Books version there is the letter by Tolkien in the very beginning where he talks about his Copywrighting problems, but to buy this version of Ballantine Books so that he would get his rightful money.

So, my version of BB is authorized by Tolkien, according to this letter in front made by him. What are you talking about BB being unauthorized?

And besides the Ballantine Books version having many errors in the text, such as saying Frondo and mispelling sometimes, it is perfectly fine. I like the paper they printed it on too - it has a nice scent. (I know that sounds weird but its true)

02-04-2002, 04:15 PM	#3
Elendur Wight Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Arnor Posts: 200	In my Ballantine Books version there is the letter by Tolkien in the very beginning where he talks about his Copywrighting problems, but to buy this version of Ballantine Books so that he would get his rightful money. So, my version of BB is authorized by Tolkien, according to this letter in front made by him. What are you talking about BB being unauthorized? And besides the Ballantine Books version having many errors in the text, such as saying Frondo and mispelling sometimes, it is perfectly fine. I like the paper they printed it on too - it has a nice scent. (I know that sounds weird but its true) __________________ Son of Isildur.