Riddles in the Dark 1938 - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

MCRmyGirl4eva · 05-07-2012, 07:04 AM

Has anyone had the opportunity to read the Original version of the chapter Riddles in the Dark? I have. What do you think of it? And for those of you who haven't been so lucky, come here to complain!

Inziladun · 05-07-2012, 12:43 PM

My copies of The Hobbit aren't nearly old enough to have the original version of the story. Additionally, I've never read it. My best hope is the used book shops (since I tend to be rather suspicious of buying things over the internet). I'm a fiend for old books anyway, but I don't have the time to search that I once did.
It would be nice if one day the Estate would release the first version, at least on a limited-run basis. I'm not holding my breath, though.

blantyr · 05-07-2012, 06:08 PM

A quick Goggle search found an on line side by side comparison between the two versions...

Tuor in Gondolin · 05-09-2012, 08:33 AM

Yes. Try the illustrated edition, which has various versions of TH as sidenotes or in the back. Don't have it with me, but it's fairly recent and gives various editions throughout the years.

MCRmyGirl4eva · 05-10-2012, 09:20 AM

I actually have a book of horror short stories, and the 1938 Riddles in the Dark was in it. That's how I got to read it.

Jealous, anyone?

KamexKoopa · 12-27-2012, 02:28 PM

My great-gran has the full book in her shelf

She says she bought it when it first came out, and it's dwelt there since then :P I had a peek and it is the original

05-07-2012, 07:04 AM	#1
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	Riddles in the Dark 1938 Has anyone had the opportunity to read the Original version of the chapter Riddles in the Dark? I have. What do you think of it? And for those of you who haven't been so lucky, come here to complain! __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

05-07-2012, 12:43 PM	#2
Inziladun Gruesome Spectre Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Heaven's doorstep Posts: 8,058	My copies of The Hobbit aren't nearly old enough to have the original version of the story. Additionally, I've never read it. My best hope is the used book shops (since I tend to be rather suspicious of buying things over the internet). I'm a fiend for old books anyway, but I don't have the time to search that I once did. It would be nice if one day the Estate would release the first version, at least on a limited-run basis. I'm not holding my breath, though. __________________ Music alone proves the existence of God.

05-07-2012, 06:08 PM	#3
blantyr Wight Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Settling down in Bree for the winter. Posts: 208	Another option... A quick Goggle search found an on line side by side comparison between the two versions...

05-09-2012, 08:33 AM	#4
Tuor in Gondolin Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,651	Yes. Try the illustrated edition, which has various versions of TH as sidenotes or in the back. Don't have it with me, but it's fairly recent and gives various editions throughout the years. __________________ The poster formerly known as Tuor of Gondolin. Walking To Rivendell and beyond 12,555 miles passed Nt./Day 5: Pass the beacon on Nardol, the 'Fire Hill.'

05-10-2012, 09:20 AM	#5
MCRmyGirl4eva Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: The Elvenking's Halls Posts: 425	I actually have a book of horror short stories, and the 1938 Riddles in the Dark was in it. That's how I got to read it. Jealous, anyone? __________________ "In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit..." "'Well, I'm back.' said Sam."

12-27-2012, 02:28 PM	#6
KamexKoopa Pile O'Bones Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 12	My great-gran has the full book in her shelf She says she bought it when it first came out, and it's dwelt there since then :P I had a peek and it is the original