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Mithalwen · 07-29-2013, 04:54 AM

Since I have the chance on a proper puter I here is the link to the press release.
http://www.tolkien.co.uk/features/Do...e%20Hobbit.pdf

Amazon gives a chance to look at more pictures and the calendar looks lovely.

I know that Tolkien did his own drawings and they are irreplaceable but I do think these are complementary from what I can see, and have a hint of his naive style and also that of Pauline Baynes without becoming pastiche.

I have had a look at Miss Catlin's website (I was particularly interested as we live in the same area of England) and I think her work in general is quite charming.

I hope that this edition will prehaps draw a little attention back to the book.

07-29-2013, 04:54 AM	#2
Mithalwen Pilgrim Soul Join Date: May 2004 Location: watching the wonga-wonga birds circle... Posts: 9,460	Since I have the chance on a proper puter I here is the link to the press release. http://www.tolkien.co.uk/features/Do...e%20Hobbit.pdf Amazon gives a chance to look at more pictures and the calendar looks lovely. I know that Tolkien did his own drawings and they are irreplaceable but I do think these are complementary from what I can see, and have a hint of his naive style and also that of Pauline Baynes without becoming pastiche. I have had a look at Miss Catlin's website (I was particularly interested as we live in the same area of England) and I think her work in general is quite charming. I hope that this edition will prehaps draw a little attention back to the book. __________________ “But Finrod walks with Finarfin his father beneath the trees in Eldamar.” Christopher Tolkien, Requiescat in pace