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04-06-2008, 09:55 PM
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Enting
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Which LOTR edition is better?
I own some crappy LOTR books(i.e. torn up, ripped, etc etc). So I decided to go on a shopping spree and I've been wondering...which edition of LOTR is best for collection purposes? The 3-book version or the single book one? And, while I'm at it, which versions of the Hobbit and Silmarillion should I buy? Give me the best options, please.
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04-06-2008, 10:02 PM
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The Ñoldóran
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For LotR - I'm quite fond of my single book edition with illustrations by Alan Lee. It's quite expensive, but very beautiful.
For the Silmarillion - definitely the one with illustrations by Ted Nasmith. As for the Hobbit...don't bother...  No, I have a green hard-cover one with illustrations that I think are by Tolkien that is quite nice.EDIT: Oh! And don't forget to pick up the beautiful edition of Children of Húrin illustrated by Alan Lee.
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04-07-2008, 01:17 AM
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Enting
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OK, thanks, I'll keep those in mind. Much appreciated!
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04-07-2008, 06:54 AM
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Elf Lord
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Is the LotR three-book set that's illustrated by Alan Lee the same as the single-volume LotR that he illustrated, except in three separate books? Or are the images different?
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04-07-2008, 04:51 PM
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Hero of Hyrule
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Yes, I agree, I love my copy illustrated by Alan Lee, its wonderful.
(Also, if it is a LOTR spree, check out the Tolkien Bestiary, its greattt!! )
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09-11-2008, 11:35 PM
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Elf Lord
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This topic stirred up old memories of mine and I checked out Amazon and saw the 50th Anniversary one! LEATHER BOUND!!!! I WANT IT!!!
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