The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook

Elvellyn · 02-12-2003, 07:23 PM

I just got this book called The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook A Concise Guide to His Life, Writings, and World of Middle Earth.
It was written by a guy named Colin Duriez, who "has written and lectured extensively on Tolkien and Lord of the Rings ."

Anyway, my question was has anybody else ever heard of this book?

Fimbrethil · 02-12-2003, 07:41 PM

I've heard a little about it. My big brother has it(I think). And he told me I could borrow it but I didn't think it would be that interesting. Is it any good?????

Elvellyn · 02-12-2003, 07:50 PM

I just got it today Jennifer. Its pretty neat.
Its written in dictionary format, like you look up a term and they tell you some stuff bout it.

***Rían*** · 02-12-2003, 08:11 PM

A good test - see who it says the father of Gil-Galad is

If the author hasn't really studied extensively, it will say Fingon.

WallRocker · 02-12-2003, 10:10 PM

I've been wanting to get that book. I've looked at in the bookstores and it looks really good

Gwaimir Windgem · 02-12-2003, 11:37 PM

I have it; or at least, I used to. I'm not sure if it's made the last few moves.

But I found it to rather interesting. It was written about Tolkien, and had a number of references to his life, people important to him, etc., as well as concepts in the Lord of the Rings, and names, places, etc. It was a good book indeed.

Fimbrethil · 02-13-2003, 08:48 PM

Maybe I should read it then.

02-12-2003, 07:23 PM	#1
Elvellyn The Redneck Elf Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 539	The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook I just got this book called The J.R.R. Tolkien Handbook A Concise Guide to His Life, Writings, and World of Middle Earth. It was written by a guy named Colin Duriez, who "has written and lectured extensively on Tolkien and Lord of the Rings ." Anyway, my question was has anybody else ever heard of this book? __________________ Oliphants make great pets.

02-12-2003, 07:41 PM	#2
Fimbrethil My microwave speaks to me Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Having conversations with my major household appliances. Posts: 937	I've heard a little about it. My big brother has it(I think). And he told me I could borrow it but I didn't think it would be that interesting. Is it any good????? __________________ Bah, Bah black sheep have oyu any wool? Yes sir, yes sir. Three bags full! One for the master, one for the dame, one for the little boy who lives down the lane! Bah, bah black sheep have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir. Three bags full. I'll be gone for a while. But never fear! "I shall return anon!"

02-12-2003, 07:50 PM	#3
Elvellyn The Redneck Elf Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In a house Posts: 539	I just got it today Jennifer. Its pretty neat. Its written in dictionary format, like you look up a term and they tell you some stuff bout it. __________________ Oliphants make great pets.

02-12-2003, 08:11 PM	#4
*Rían* Half-Elven Princess of Rabbit Trails and Harp-Wielding Administrator (beware the Rubber Chicken of Doom!) Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not where I want to be ... Posts: 15,254	A good test - see who it says the father of Gil-Galad is If the author hasn't really studied extensively, it will say Fingon. __________________ . I should be doing the laundry, but this is MUCH more fun! Ñá ë?* óú éä ïöü Öñ É Þ ð ß ® ç å ™ æ ♪ ?* "How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! ... For a day in Thy courts is better than a thousand outside." (from Psalm 84) * * * God rocks! Entmoot : Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I got hooked! Ego numquam pronunciare mendacium, sed ego sum homo indomitus! Run the earth and watch the sky ... Auta i lómë! Aurë entuluva!

02-12-2003, 10:10 PM	#5
WallRocker Elven Warrior Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: At the computer... Posts: 376	I've been wanting to get that book. I've looked at in the bookstores and it looks really good __________________ Do one thing every day that scares you ~Anonymous~ <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <>< <><<>< <>< <>< <>< I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands One nation UNDER GOD with liberty and justice for all

02-12-2003, 11:37 PM	#6
Gwaimir Windgem Dread Mothy Lord and Halfwitted Apprentice Loremaster Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Thomas Aquinas College, Santa Paula, CA Posts: 10,820	I have it; or at least, I used to. I'm not sure if it's made the last few moves. But I found it to rather interesting. It was written about Tolkien, and had a number of references to his life, people important to him, etc., as well as concepts in the Lord of the Rings, and names, places, etc. It was a good book indeed. __________________ Crux fidelis, inter omnes arbor una nobilis. Nulla talem silva profert, fronde, flore, germine. Dulce lignum, dulce clavo, dulce pondus sustinens. 'With a melon?' - Eric Idle

02-13-2003, 08:48 PM	#7
Fimbrethil My microwave speaks to me Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Having conversations with my major household appliances. Posts: 937	Maybe I should read it then. __________________ Bah, Bah black sheep have oyu any wool? Yes sir, yes sir. Three bags full! One for the master, one for the dame, one for the little boy who lives down the lane! Bah, bah black sheep have you any wool? Yes sir, yes sir. Three bags full. I'll be gone for a while. But never fear! "I shall return anon!"

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