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Anunia · 08-09-2002, 04:25 AM

OK... In my language, the only books published until now, about ME are LotR and The Hobbit. I want to make a collection of books about ME, and I'm asking you what other books about ME Tolkien wrote.
I know about The Silmarillion... But other books...?

Legolas · 08-09-2002, 08:58 AM

Hm...what language?

You should know that all of the other books were written mostly by Tolkien, but compiled/edited/commented on by Christopher Tolkien.

Here's a list...

The Adventures of Tom Bombadil
Unfinished Tales
History of Middle-earth Series (HoME)
HoME 1 - The Book of Lost Tales 2
HoME 2 - The Book of Lost Tales 2
HoME 3 - The Lays of Beleriand
HoME 4 - The Shaping of Middle-earth (The Quenta, The Ambarkanta, and the Annals)
HoME 5 - The Lost Road and Other Writings
HoME 6 - The Return of the Shadow (HoLOTR 1)
HoME 7 - The Treason of Isengard (HoLOTR 2)
HoME 8 - The War of the Ring (HoLOTR 3)
HoME 9 - Sauron Defeated (HoLOTR 4)
HoME 10 - Morgoth's Ring (The Later Silmarillion, Part 1: The Legends of Aman)
HoME 11 - The War of the Jewels (The Later Silmarillion, Part Two: The Legends of Beleriand)
HoME 12 - The People of Middle-earth

[ August 09, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

***Mithadan*** · 08-09-2002, 09:09 AM

Add to the above: The Road Goes Ever On; Letters By Tolkien; Tolkien - Artist and Illustrator; Pictures by Tolkien.

Rimbaud · 08-09-2002, 09:17 AM

I would also recommend reading Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien as compiled and edited by Humprey Carpenter.

Auxilliary texts of interest:

Carpenter's J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography

Tom Shippey's J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century (don't be too put off by the hyperbole).

Not necessarily related to ME but interesting Tolkien works:
Tree and Leaf: Comprising Leaf By Niggle and On Fairy-Stories.

Smith of Wootton Major.

Farmer Giles of Ham.

[ August 09, 2002: Message edited by: Stephanos ]

Anunia · 08-09-2002, 09:37 AM

Thanks... I'm going to a library to see what they have...

Eruwen · 08-09-2002, 09:42 AM

I thought "Smith of Wootton Major" and "Farmer Giles of Ham" were ME related. Just not part of LOTR. Of course, I could be mistaken again. {It wouldn't be anything new.}

Rimbaud · 08-09-2002, 09:49 AM

Farmer Giles of Ham

A short humorous account of an enterprising farmer in Anglo-Saxon times and his dealings with giants, dragons, knights, and other mythical beings. A hardcover edition includes introduction and annotations by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, plus a fragmentary sequel by the author. Without the extra material, the story is in the paperback omnibus The Tolkien Reader. Both editions in print have the splendid original illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

Smith of Wootton Major

A short elegiac fairy-tale set in Anglo-Saxon times, describing a man's desire for Faërie. The paperback edition is paired with Farmer Giles of Ham.

Eruwen · 08-09-2002, 10:03 AM

Uh, oh. [smacks self in head] That clears up things a bit. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

keverzwijn · 08-09-2002, 04:13 PM

Hey you guys,
I was wondering if there were any translations of the HOME serie. I am able to read them in English but I just prefer my own language (dutch). I'm not a newbie, I usually hang around at TORN [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

Legolas · 08-09-2002, 10:44 PM

Sounds like a question for [correction] gildor or lathspell

[ August 10, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ]

keverzwijn · 08-10-2002, 12:17 PM

What do you mean?

Legolas · 08-10-2002, 12:52 PM

They are Dutch and both long-term members of the site that would know whether or not these books exist in said translation.

keverzwijn · 08-10-2002, 12:59 PM

I'm new to this forum, how do I contact these people, I appreciate your help
thx

Tigerlily Gamgee · 08-10-2002, 06:35 PM

FYI, for those interested...
Last time I was in Border's I noticed that a lot of Tolkien soft covers are buy 2 get the 3rd free. So, if you have about $15 you can get three books (this includes all of the histories).

08-09-2002, 04:25 AM	#1
Anunia Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 60	ME collection OK... In my language, the only books published until now, about ME are LotR and The Hobbit. I want to make a collection of books about ME, and I'm asking you what other books about ME Tolkien wrote. I know about The Silmarillion... But other books...? __________________ Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths. Dream the impossible, because dreams do come true.

08-09-2002, 08:58 AM	#2
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Hm...what language? You should know that all of the other books were written mostly by Tolkien, but compiled/edited/commented on by Christopher Tolkien. Here's a list... The Adventures of Tom Bombadil Unfinished Tales History of Middle-earth Series (HoME) HoME 1 - The Book of Lost Tales 2 HoME 2 - The Book of Lost Tales 2 HoME 3 - The Lays of Beleriand HoME 4 - The Shaping of Middle-earth (The Quenta, The Ambarkanta, and the Annals) HoME 5 - The Lost Road and Other Writings HoME 6 - The Return of the Shadow (HoLOTR 1) HoME 7 - The Treason of Isengard (HoLOTR 2) HoME 8 - The War of the Ring (HoLOTR 3) HoME 9 - Sauron Defeated (HoLOTR 4) HoME 10 - Morgoth's Ring (The Later Silmarillion, Part 1: The Legends of Aman) HoME 11 - The War of the Jewels (The Later Silmarillion, Part Two: The Legends of Beleriand) HoME 12 - The People of Middle-earth [ August 09, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

08-09-2002, 09:09 AM	#3
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,393	Add to the above: The Road Goes Ever On; Letters By Tolkien; Tolkien - Artist and Illustrator; Pictures by Tolkien. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

08-09-2002, 09:17 AM	#4
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	I would also recommend reading Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien as compiled and edited by Humprey Carpenter. Auxilliary texts of interest: Carpenter's J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography Tom Shippey's J. R. R. Tolkien: Author of the Century (don't be too put off by the hyperbole). Not necessarily related to ME but interesting Tolkien works: Tree and Leaf: Comprising Leaf By Niggle and On Fairy-Stories. Smith of Wootton Major. Farmer Giles of Ham. [ August 09, 2002: Message edited by: Stephanos ] __________________ And all the rest is literature

08-09-2002, 09:37 AM	#5
Anunia Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rivendell Posts: 60	Thanks... I'm going to a library to see what they have... __________________ Flowers are the alphabet of angels, whereby they write on the hills and fields mysterious truths. Dream the impossible, because dreams do come true.

08-09-2002, 09:42 AM	#6
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 892	I thought "Smith of Wootton Major" and "Farmer Giles of Ham" were ME related. Just not part of LOTR. Of course, I could be mistaken again. {It wouldn't be anything new.}

08-09-2002, 09:49 AM	#7
Rimbaud The Perilous Poet Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Heart of the matter Posts: 1,062	Farmer Giles of Ham A short humorous account of an enterprising farmer in Anglo-Saxon times and his dealings with giants, dragons, knights, and other mythical beings. A hardcover edition includes introduction and annotations by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, plus a fragmentary sequel by the author. Without the extra material, the story is in the paperback omnibus The Tolkien Reader. Both editions in print have the splendid original illustrations by Pauline Baynes. Smith of Wootton Major A short elegiac fairy-tale set in Anglo-Saxon times, describing a man's desire for Faërie. The paperback edition is paired with Farmer Giles of Ham. __________________ And all the rest is literature

08-09-2002, 10:03 AM	#8
Eruwen Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 892	Uh, oh. [smacks self in head] That clears up things a bit. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

08-09-2002, 04:13 PM	#9
keverzwijn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kalmthout, Belgium Posts: 15	Hey you guys, I was wondering if there were any translations of the HOME serie. I am able to read them in English but I just prefer my own language (dutch). I'm not a newbie, I usually hang around at TORN [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ "Not all who wander are lost" "Oh, there's my underwear"

08-09-2002, 10:44 PM	#10
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	Sounds like a question for [correction] gildor or lathspell [ August 10, 2002: Message edited by: Legalos ] __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

08-10-2002, 12:17 PM	#11
keverzwijn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kalmthout, Belgium Posts: 15	What do you mean? __________________ "Not all who wander are lost" "Oh, there's my underwear"

08-10-2002, 12:52 PM	#12
Legolas A Northern Soul Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Valinor Posts: 1,847	They are Dutch and both long-term members of the site that would know whether or not these books exist in said translation. __________________ ...take counsel with thyself, and remember who and what thou art.

08-10-2002, 12:59 PM	#13
keverzwijn Pile O'Bones Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Kalmthout, Belgium Posts: 15	I'm new to this forum, how do I contact these people, I appreciate your help thx __________________ "Not all who wander are lost" "Oh, there's my underwear"

08-10-2002, 06:35 PM	#14
Tigerlily Gamgee Hostess of Spirits Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Meduseld Posts: 1,055	FYI, for those interested... Last time I was in Border's I noticed that a lot of Tolkien soft covers are buy 2 get the 3rd free. So, if you have about $15 you can get three books (this includes all of the histories). __________________ ~ ExerciseJunky.com (Hobbits fitness of choice!)~ ~Lady of Rohan: An Eowyn Fansite ~ ~The NEW/OLD Barrow Downs Photo Page~