Where can i find tolkien's letters? - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Turin Turambar · 03-17-2002, 01:02 PM

Where can I find a book (or what is the books name) that has Tolkien's letters. I keep hearing about them but I have never seen any.

Mhoram · 03-17-2002, 04:13 PM

i'm sure amazon.com has it, probally any major book store could order it.

obloquy · 03-17-2002, 05:50 PM

Here.

Nufaciel · 03-17-2002, 05:56 PM

If you don't want to buy it, most public libraries carry a copy or two of it. It's called The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien edited by Humphrey Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien. It's really great for background info on Middle earth and his Elven languages.

Kalimac · 03-17-2002, 06:01 PM

I found it in paperback at Borders, probably any big chain would have it (especially if they still have remaining books from the displays they put up when LOTR came out). They're a fascinating read, though I did feel slightly hurt to see JRRT dismissing some of my favorite writers out of hand...OTOH when you're that gifted yourself you probably can't help but see the literary world a little differently.

03-17-2002, 01:02 PM	#1
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03-17-2002, 05:56 PM	#4
Nufaciel Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 133	If you don't want to buy it, most public libraries carry a copy or two of it. It's called The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien edited by Humphrey Carpenter and Christopher Tolkien. It's really great for background info on Middle earth and his Elven languages. __________________ Member of Pervy Elf Fanciers Anonymous...I need professional help.

03-17-2002, 06:01 PM	#5
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	I found it in paperback at Borders, probably any big chain would have it (especially if they still have remaining books from the displays they put up when LOTR came out). They're a fascinating read, though I did feel slightly hurt to see JRRT dismissing some of my favorite writers out of hand...OTOH when you're that gifted yourself you probably can't help but see the literary world a little differently. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.

03-17-2002, 04:13 PM	#2
Mhoram Dead and Loving It Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: The land of fast cars and loud guitars. Posts: 361	i'm sure amazon.com has it, probally any major book store could order it.

03-17-2002, 05:50 PM	#3
obloquy Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: WA Posts: 935	Here.