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Enedhil · 04-24-2002, 03:38 PM

'The Hobbit companion' - 14.99 (purely hobbits! yay! and has a lovely squishy cover!)
'Tolkiens Ring' - 9.99 (would appear to be about where Tolkien got inspiration, etc from i.e. different legands and myths)

Worth my spending my pennies on? has anyone bought them/read them yet? They look interesting. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

Manelwen · 04-24-2002, 04:04 PM

I flicked through 'Tolkien's ring' and it seemed quite interesting. I also stumbled across some books where famous authors talked about the effect Tolkien's book had on their own work. It was an interesting book....although, I forget what authors were in it... [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Ah well, that's me. The Forgetful one. I think Ann Rice was in there somewhere...

Thinhyandoiel · 04-24-2002, 05:41 PM

I found 'Tolkien's Ring' in the library yesterday!! ^.^ It's definately interesting, giving you insight to what inspired our beloved author. Plus, if you're into mythology and legends, it's good enough for that too. Also showed me how Tolkien used Macbeth as inspiration for Ents and the Witch-King! ^.^

***Sharkû*** · 04-24-2002, 05:47 PM

You may be interested and maybe well pleased to hear that our very own Barrow-Wight did an exclusive review of The Hobbit Companion.

Even better you can buy it and other books directly through our site at amazon here. Buy the books you want at the usual cool amazon.com prices and conditions, and help to support the Downs at the same time!

Gimli Son Of Gloin · 04-24-2002, 05:55 PM

Who's the author of Tolkien's Ring?

Child of the 7th Age · 04-24-2002, 10:54 PM

The author of Tolkien's Ring is David Day. Alan Lee did the illustrations. sharon, the 7th age hobbit

Birdland · 04-24-2002, 11:14 PM

Boooks??? Boooooooksssss???? BUY BOOKS! MORE BOOKS! BETTER BOOKS! Buy all books. Cram books into bookshelves with a broomstick so there is room for MORE BOOKS!!! Kick husband and children outside so house will hold MORE BOOKS! BOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOO...oh, sorry. (whew!) Got a little carried away there. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

On a serious note, I'd go for Tolkien's Ring first, since it seems a little broader in scope. From the short review I read here at the Downs The Hobbit Companion doesn't seem to hold many surprises, though the illustrations sound beautiful.

Neferchoirwen · 04-25-2002, 05:21 AM

Birdie! You sound like me 15 minutes after entering a bookstore! In fact, I haven't even read even HALF of all the books I've bought.

How many pages does Tolkien's Ring have, anyway?

Sounds nice.

Enedhil · 04-25-2002, 04:21 PM

*gazes in awe at other members*

Ooooh...

Thank you all and yes Birdie more bookses is good bookses - don't actually have enough space for two more large books such as these mentioned. Ah well. I'll make room...

See, I should get paid on Friday (tomorrow). And I have my beady little eyes on them... (*despite the fact I have about seven other unread novels in the bookcase anyway. Well they can wait until Mr Tolkien has had his shot...could be a while* [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img])

Frodo Baggins · 05-01-2002, 03:41 PM

I feel the same way Birdie. MORE BOOKS!!!!! Yesss preciouss, more and more bookses sssssss! We likes book my precioussss! Oh sorry, when I get really passionate about something, I speak like Gollum.

Olo Gamwich · 05-01-2002, 08:58 PM

Hey, cool...maybe they have them at the library. I'll have to check

Kalimac · 05-01-2002, 09:06 PM

They sound wonderful. I probably won't be able to read/get them for a while, though - my fiance got me the ENTIRE HoME for my birthday so I'm still wading through that.

Bookssss, yess precioussss. I almost never leave a bookstore without something; OTOH it's a very nice way to celebrate payday.

04-24-2002, 03:38 PM	#1
Enedhil Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 102	new books! new books! 'The Hobbit companion' - 14.99 (purely hobbits! yay! and has a lovely squishy cover!) 'Tolkiens Ring' - 9.99 (would appear to be about where Tolkien got inspiration, etc from i.e. different legands and myths) Worth my spending my pennies on? has anyone bought them/read them yet? They look interesting. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ Meanwhile these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. And the greatest of these is Love.

04-24-2002, 04:04 PM	#2
Manelwen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Alqualondë Posts: 78	I flicked through 'Tolkien's ring' and it seemed quite interesting. I also stumbled across some books where famous authors talked about the effect Tolkien's book had on their own work. It was an interesting book....although, I forget what authors were in it... [img]smilies/tongue.gif[/img] Ah well, that's me. The Forgetful one. I think Ann Rice was in there somewhere... __________________ Victory favors neither the righteous nor the wicked. It favors the prepared.

04-24-2002, 05:41 PM	#3
Thinhyandoiel Wight Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 187	I found 'Tolkien's Ring' in the library yesterday!! ^.^ It's definately interesting, giving you insight to what inspired our beloved author. Plus, if you're into mythology and legends, it's good enough for that too. Also showed me how Tolkien used Macbeth as inspiration for Ents and the Witch-King! ^.^ __________________ In gwidh ristennen, i fae narchannen I lach Anor ed ardhon gwannen Caled veleg, ethuiannen

04-24-2002, 05:55 PM	#5
Gimli Son Of Gloin Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Halls of Montezuma, and the Shores of Tripoli Posts: 495	Who's the author of Tolkien's Ring? __________________ The Few, the Proud, the Marines.

04-24-2002, 10:54 PM	#6
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	The author of Tolkien's Ring is David Day. Alan Lee did the illustrations. sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

04-24-2002, 05:47 PM	#4
*Sharkû* Hungry Ghoul Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 1,721	You may be interested and maybe well pleased to hear that our very own Barrow-Wight did an exclusive review of The Hobbit Companion. Even better you can buy it and other books directly through our site at amazon here. Buy the books you want at the usual cool amazon.com prices and conditions, and help to support the Downs at the same time!

04-24-2002, 11:14 PM	#7
Birdland Ghastly Neekerbreeker Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the banks of the mighty Scioto Posts: 1,757	Boooks??? Boooooooksssss???? BUY BOOKS! MORE BOOKS! BETTER BOOKS! Buy all books. Cram books into bookshelves with a broomstick so there is room for MORE BOOKS!!! Kick husband and children outside so house will hold MORE BOOKS! BOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOOKSBOO...oh, sorry. (whew!) Got a little carried away there. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] On a serious note, I'd go for Tolkien's Ring first, since it seems a little broader in scope. From the short review I read here at the Downs The Hobbit Companion doesn't seem to hold many surprises, though the illustrations sound beautiful.

04-25-2002, 05:21 AM	#8
Neferchoirwen Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: RtR: 483.3 miles, Fords of Bruinen Posts: 513	Birdie! You sound like me 15 minutes after entering a bookstore! In fact, I haven't even read even HALF of all the books I've bought. How many pages does Tolkien's Ring have, anyway? Sounds nice. __________________ On really romantic nights of self, I go salsa dancing with my confusion. ~Speed Levitch http://crevicesofsilence.blogspot.com/

04-25-2002, 04:21 PM	#9
Enedhil Wight Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Scotland Posts: 102	gazes in awe at other members Ooooh... Thank you all and yes Birdie more bookses is good bookses - don't actually have enough space for two more large books such as these mentioned. Ah well. I'll make room... See, I should get paid on Friday (tomorrow). And I have my beady little eyes on them... (despite the fact I have about seven other unread novels in the bookcase anyway. Well they can wait until Mr Tolkien has had his shot...could be a while [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]) __________________ Meanwhile these three remain: Faith, Hope and Love. And the greatest of these is Love.

05-01-2002, 03:41 PM	#10
Frodo Baggins Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bag-End, Under-Hill, Hobbiton-across-the Water Posts: 606	I feel the same way Birdie. MORE BOOKS!!!!! Yesss preciouss, more and more bookses sssssss! We likes book my precioussss! Oh sorry, when I get really passionate about something, I speak like Gollum. __________________ "I'm your huckleberry....that's just my game."

05-01-2002, 08:58 PM	#11
Olo Gamwich Animated Skeleton Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 36	Hey, cool...maybe they have them at the library. I'll have to check __________________ Always remember that you are unique, just like everyone else.

05-01-2002, 09:06 PM	#12
Kalimac Candle of the Marshes Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Flyover Country Posts: 780	They sound wonderful. I probably won't be able to read/get them for a while, though - my fiance got me the ENTIRE HoME for my birthday so I'm still wading through that. Bookssss, yess precioussss. I almost never leave a bookstore without something; OTOH it's a very nice way to celebrate payday. __________________ Father, dear Father, if you see fit, We'll send my love to college for one year yet Tie blue ribbons all about his head, To let the ladies know that he's married.