Annotated Hobbit, New Edition, brief review

Tar-Elenion · 08-23-2002, 12:07 AM

I just received a review copy of the new edition of the Annotated
Hobbit (working in the industry has some benefits). I have only been able to skim over it.
Some changes from the first edition are that it includes some colour plates (from JRRT and other artists) more commentary on some of the black and white illustrations, the notes on the textual revisions of The Hobbit are now included in the body of the book instead of as an appendix. Some of the annotations are expanded (for example the'pointy ears', the 'scientific version revision', the two Thrains controversy is addressed, Thranduil's hair is mentioned). There is an expanded bibliogaphy.
All new to this edition is the inclusion of the 'Quest of Erebor' one
version of which was included in UT. The UT version was the compressed 'C' text, with extracted passages from the longer 'B' text given at the end. The entire 'B' typescript is given as an appendix in this edition and does include previously unpublished information.
Price is $28.00.

Ñólendil · 08-23-2002, 03:55 AM

Sweet! Thanks for the heads up Elenion. Is this on the shelves right now?

What do you mean by "pointy ears"? Pointy ears on the hobbit?

Nilvasaien · 08-23-2002, 08:15 AM

Thank you for the helpful information. My copy was on order, and is currently on it's way to me. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival.

Elvet · 09-24-2002, 09:34 PM

I just received my copy today. What a beautiful book! There's color plates and etchings, and so much commentary. I'm looking forward to reading this one

Blackboar · 12-21-2002, 01:36 PM

Can you order it from england??
How much in £'s eould it cost compared to $'s

L@ur@y Elven Warrior · 12-23-2002, 06:31 PM

I just got my copy today

08-23-2002, 12:07 AM	#1
Tar-Elenion Enting Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 71	Annotated Hobbit, New Edition, brief review I just received a review copy of the new edition of the Annotated Hobbit (working in the industry has some benefits). I have only been able to skim over it. Some changes from the first edition are that it includes some colour plates (from JRRT and other artists) more commentary on some of the black and white illustrations, the notes on the textual revisions of The Hobbit are now included in the body of the book instead of as an appendix. Some of the annotations are expanded (for example the'pointy ears', the 'scientific version revision', the two Thrains controversy is addressed, Thranduil's hair is mentioned). There is an expanded bibliogaphy. All new to this edition is the inclusion of the 'Quest of Erebor' one version of which was included in UT. The UT version was the compressed 'C' text, with extracted passages from the longer 'B' text given at the end. The entire 'B' typescript is given as an appendix in this edition and does include previously unpublished information. Price is $28.00. __________________ Tar-Elenion Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Moderation in pursuit of justice is no virtue. Last edited by Tar-Elenion : 08-23-2002 at 12:29 AM.

08-23-2002, 03:55 AM	#2
Ñólendil Elf Lord Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: California Posts: 60,865	Sweet! Thanks for the heads up Elenion. Is this on the shelves right now? What do you mean by "pointy ears"? Pointy ears on the hobbit? __________________ Falmon -- Dylan

08-23-2002, 08:15 AM	#3
Nilvasaien Hobbit Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Either Erebor or Springfield Posts: 31	Thank you for the helpful information. My copy was on order, and is currently on it's way to me. I'm eagerly awaiting its arrival. __________________ "Somebody was bound to say it one day...I just never thought it would be her."

09-24-2002, 09:34 PM	#4
Elvet Elven Warrior Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Orillia, Ontario Posts: 221	I just received my copy today. What a beautiful book! There's color plates and etchings, and so much commentary. I'm looking forward to reading this one __________________ "But do not despise the lore that has come down from distant years; for oft it may chance that old wives keep in memory word of things that once were needful for the wise to know."

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