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

Inziladun · 11-08-2009, 02:57 PM

Thanks for the info. It's probably a matter of time before spambots selling them appear here.

narfforc · 11-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Apparently some bloke called J.K Tolkien or something like that, has written a story based on them films about The Lord of the Rings, is that new or what?

Lindale · 11-09-2009, 07:03 AM

I saw this this morning at a high-end bookstore. I've read the comments on Amazon, but before I buy this one I wanna know fellow Downers' opinions. It's a bit too pricey for me--over a thousand pesos for a person who buys mostly second-hands for fractions of that cost. Is it worth that much money?

Pitchwife · 11-09-2009, 12:58 PM

If you're into Norse mythology and/or alliterative verse, or interested in reading a poetical work by Tolkien set outside of Middle-earth, or interested in seeing the Prof rework some of the sources that inspired him in his own style and language, then yes, it's definitely worth reading. (About the money question - you might try to get it from a library and look for yourself before you decide whether to buy it or not. I was lucky to have it given to me as a birthday present, but I'd probably have bought it anyway.)
There's a thread with some comments and links to more reviews here.

narfforc · 12-19-2009, 04:05 PM

I met the author (Ethan Gilsdorf) at The Tolkien Society A.G.M in Chester a few years ago. He has since interviewed a number of Tolkien readers, myself amongst them. I haven't read it yet (on the xmas list), however I have read the reviews. I suggest you Google it and see what you think.

Estelyn Telcontar · 12-31-2009, 05:26 AM

Many of you are familiar with Anke Eissmann's Tolkien illustrations. Walking Tree Publishers has now published a book, Beowulf and the Dragon, with her illustrations and the Old English text and Modern English translation of an episode of the tale side by side. It's a luxury edition which will primarily interest collectors and fans of the Beowulf legend. The above link also includes links to her website and to an interview.

Estelyn Telcontar · 01-03-2010, 11:58 AM

As of today, the book Music in Middle-earth is available. More information on the Walking Tree website.

What a nice coincidence that today is Tolkien's birthday... (my precioussssss)

11-08-2009, 02:57 PM	#1
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,039	Thanks for the info. It's probably a matter of time before spambots selling them appear here. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

11-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#2
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Apparently some bloke called J.K Tolkien or something like that, has written a story based on them films about The Lord of the Rings, is that new or what? __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

11-09-2009, 07:03 AM	#3
Lindale Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: midway upon... in a forest dark Posts: 975	I saw this this morning at a high-end bookstore. I've read the comments on Amazon, but before I buy this one I wanna know fellow Downers' opinions. It's a bit too pricey for me--over a thousand pesos for a person who buys mostly second-hands for fractions of that cost. Is it worth that much money? __________________ The heart does things for reasons Reason itself cannot comprehend. - Blaise Pascal Legal Madness.

11-09-2009, 12:58 PM	#4
Pitchwife Wight of the Old Forest Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Unattended on the railway station, in the litter at the dancehall Posts: 3,329	If you're into Norse mythology and/or alliterative verse, or interested in reading a poetical work by Tolkien set outside of Middle-earth, or interested in seeing the Prof rework some of the sources that inspired him in his own style and language, then yes, it's definitely worth reading. (About the money question - you might try to get it from a library and look for yourself before you decide whether to buy it or not. I was lucky to have it given to me as a birthday present, but I'd probably have bought it anyway.) There's a thread with some comments and links to more reviews here. __________________ Und aus dem Erebos kamen viele seelen herauf der abgeschiedenen toten.- Homer, Odyssey, Canto XI

12-19-2009, 04:05 PM	#5
narfforc Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Muddy-earth Posts: 1,297	Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks I met the author (Ethan Gilsdorf) at The Tolkien Society A.G.M in Chester a few years ago. He has since interviewed a number of Tolkien readers, myself amongst them. I haven't read it yet (on the xmas list), however I have read the reviews. I suggest you Google it and see what you think. __________________ [B]THE LORD OF THE GRINS:THE ONE PARODY....A PARODY BETTER THAN THE RINGS OF POWER.

12-31-2009, 05:26 AM	#6
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Many of you are familiar with Anke Eissmann's Tolkien illustrations. Walking Tree Publishers has now published a book, Beowulf and the Dragon, with her illustrations and the Old English text and Modern English translation of an episode of the tale side by side. It's a luxury edition which will primarily interest collectors and fans of the Beowulf legend. The above link also includes links to her website and to an interview. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

01-03-2010, 11:58 AM	#7
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	As of today, the book Music in Middle-earth is available. More information on the Walking Tree website. What a nice coincidence that today is Tolkien's birthday... (my precioussssss) __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'