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Bêthberry · 02-14-2005, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Aiwendil

As for others: according to the case the Inglis tapes come in, this is the only unabridged version. Of course, it's possible that others have since been made.

One other version of note is the recordings Tolkien himself made in August of 1952. They are excerpts from LotrR, books 3 and 4 of TTT, Books 5 and 6 of RotK, and Books 2 of FotR. Apparently Tolkien had been ready to give up on LotR but these recordings renewed his faith in the book after several refusals from publishers.

from Caedmon Audio ISBN 0-89845-223-6.

Lalaith · 02-14-2005, 10:34 AM

Thank you so much everyone!
I wanted to get it for car journeys but I didn't want to make such a big investment without vetting respected opinions first - I will also check out the library, but I fear I won't have time to play the whole thing before it's due back...

02-14-2005, 10:34 AM	#2
Lalaith Blithe Spirit Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,779	Thank you so much everyone! I wanted to get it for car journeys but I didn't want to make such a big investment without vetting respected opinions first - I will also check out the library, but I fear I won't have time to play the whole thing before it's due back... __________________ Out went the candle, and we were left darkling