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davem · 05-18-2004, 02:44 AM

Nothing really to add to Child & Fordim's posts, except that there was a video out a few years back:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...551119-6814227

Unfortunately its not generally available, but I think you can still get it from the Tolkien Society.

There are some long interviews with Christopher, John & Priscilla Tolkien, as well as Shippey & Flieger. Part of the interview with Christopher goes into this issue of the machine, & Tolkien's understanding of it, & his distinction between the man made & the machine.

05-18-2004, 02:44 AM	#29
davem Illustrious Ulair Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: In the home of lost causes, and forsaken beliefs, and unpopular names,and impossible loyalties Posts: 4,240	Nothing really to add to Child & Fordim's posts, except that there was a video out a few years back: http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...551119-6814227 Unfortunately its not generally available, but I think you can still get it from the Tolkien Society. There are some long interviews with Christopher, John & Priscilla Tolkien, as well as Shippey & Flieger. Part of the interview with Christopher goes into this issue of the machine, & Tolkien's understanding of it, & his distinction between the man made & the machine. __________________ “Everything was an object. If you killed a dwarf you could use it as a weapon – it was no different to other large heavy objects."