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**The Saucepan Man** · 08-17-2005, 03:59 AM

This isn't a review, but Mrs Saucepan came across a review of a book called The Science of Middle Earth by Henry Gee in the Fortean Times. I couldn't find that review, but here is another from Popular Science:

The Science of Middle Earth

It looks interesting, mainly because it addresses many of the topics that come up frequently here at the Downs. Apparently, it even has sections on Orcish reproduction and Balrog's wings.

I am thinking of ordering a copy. Has anyone else read it? If so, is it worth getting?

08-17-2005, 03:59 AM	#37
The Saucepan Man Corpus Cacophonous Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: A green and pleasant land Posts: 8,390	This isn't a review, but Mrs Saucepan came across a review of a book called The Science of Middle Earth by Henry Gee in the Fortean Times. I couldn't find that review, but here is another from Popular Science: The Science of Middle Earth It looks interesting, mainly because it addresses many of the topics that come up frequently here at the Downs. Apparently, it even has sections on Orcish reproduction and Balrog's wings. I am thinking of ordering a copy. Has anyone else read it? If so, is it worth getting? __________________ Do you mind? I'm busy doing the fishstick. It's a very delicate state of mind!