Movie meets books

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Essex

it's about 54 hours long and probably costs at least a hundred quid. I have to admit I haven't got it, but it's on my list of things to buy. I believe it's just one blooke reading the whole book, but I may be wrong.

It's sweet, and though no substitute for the books, it at least provides me with a fix. And Inglis does an excellent job with the different voices and characters, though as an 'Merican I have no ear for proper accents and all . Received it as a present before the movies, and so think that it ran about $60.

Also have the Sil on cassette somewhere (lost in the move) which is pretty much useless as I don't think that even the kids have a working tape player. Have the Hobbit (theatrical) on CD too, but that's not as fun. A single reader without sound effects to me is better than the multi-cast pan-banging variety.

Anyway, if you have a long commute, the audio books are worth it, and though a "privately organized" version may be cheaper and more fun, shouldn't we also support those who support good literature?

[Morsul the Dark]

Originally Posted by alatar

It's sweet, and though no substitute for the books, it at least provides me with a fix. And Inglis does an excellent job with the different voices and characters, though as an 'Merican I have no ear for proper accents and all . Received it as a present before the movies, and so think that it ran about $60.

Also have the Sil on cassette somewhere (lost in the move) which is pretty much useless as I don't think that even the kids have a working tape player. Have the Hobbit (theatrical) on CD too, but that's not as fun. A single reader without sound effects to me is better than the multi-cast pan-banging variety.

Anyway, if you have a long commute, the audio books are worth it, and though a "privately organized" version may be cheaper and more fun, shouldn't we also support those who support good literature?

almost sounds like your insulting my idea
(kidding)
actually I like the hobbit and lotr dramatized cd versions
thats why i wanted to do this being a fan i love the book but reading it is just too wearisomee hearin it is easier and i personally absorb more because im not skipping the songs or paragraphs here and there to just get to the finish

[alatar]

Originally Posted by Morsul the Dark

almost sounds like your insulting my idea
(kidding)

Nope. I'd never do that. We once tried to film our own version (back in the day of cave drawings ), and so can understand your zeal.

actually I like the hobbit and lotr dramatized cd versions
thats why i wanted to do this being a fan i love the book but reading it is just too wearisomee hearin it is easier and i personally absorb more because im not skipping the songs or paragraphs here and there to just get to the finish

I think that the audio versions enhance the books as you sometimes remember more after hearing text more than when you've just read it. Plus, if you listen to the books 24/7, then quoting them is much easier, and surely we all aspire to that.

[Rhod the Red]

It would be pretty good.