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davem · 08-29-2010, 06:35 PM

The real significance for me in this story is that a book which Tolkien himself worked on may be reaching the end of its real life & about to take on a virtual one. Wonder what his thoughts would be?

Inziladun · 08-29-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by davem

The real significance for me in this story is that a book which Tolkien himself worked on may be reaching the end of its real life & about to take on a virtual one. Wonder what his thoughts would be?

Not being much of a fan of 'technology' and 'progress', I doubt he would have approved. I don't think he would have cared for the Digital Age in general.

Hilde Bracegirdle · 08-29-2010, 06:51 PM

Having translated older works, I can't help but think he would see value in a tangible printed page over the more transient, virtual one.

08-29-2010, 06:35 PM	#1
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	The real significance for me in this story is that a book which Tolkien himself worked on may be reaching the end of its real life & about to take on a virtual one. Wonder what his thoughts would be? __________________ “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."

08-29-2010, 06:51 PM	#3
Hilde Bracegirdle Relic of Wandering Days Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: You'll See Perpetual Change. Posts: 1,480	Having translated older works, I can't help but think he would see value in a tangible printed page over the more transient, virtual one.