History of Lord of the Rings - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

JenFramp · 04-29-2002, 01:18 AM

Hello..i have the 12 volume history of middle earth..i heard there is another one out to complete the history of LOTR..called the "end of the third age"...Could someone tell me if that is worth reading or buying?

Thalionyulma · 04-29-2002, 05:11 AM

Welcome to Barrow Downs JenFramp... hope you enjoy it here. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img]

12 volumes you say?!??? I'm so jealous! I only got a few handfuls... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img]
Sorry, I haven't read it yet... I'm still reading BoLT 2.

The Viking Thunder · 04-29-2002, 06:13 AM

Yes, they are worth your money, my friend.
Lo! I say every red cent. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img]

***Mithadan*** · 04-29-2002, 07:36 AM

The volume known as "The End of the Third Age" is the paperback version of "Sauron Defeated" minus the Notion Club papers. It is not a new volume and, as I understand it, contains no new material, but rather less material than was contained in the original hardcover.

Nufaciel · 04-29-2002, 08:18 AM

Yep, what Mithadan said. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img]

JenFramp · 04-29-2002, 10:42 AM

OK that helps...ok..Silmarillion..Unfinished Tales...which should be read first?

Child of the 7th Age · 04-29-2002, 10:49 AM

I made the mistake of buying The End of the Third Age, and then had to go back and buy Sauron Defeated so I would have the complete information. Don't waste your money.

I have managed to scrape together all the volumes in the series except Morgoth's Ring which I still need to buy. (It's available--I'm just trying not to bankrupt myself!) Do you have paper or hard copy of the series? I like hardback because I am tough on books, but some of the volumes were so expensive that I was happy to get the paperback. Are they ever going to reprint all the volumes in hard copy? Does anyone know?

I amazingly ran into a hardbound first edition of The Lost Road in a second hand bookstore for $10 so you better believe I snapped that up. Lost Tales II and the Lays of Beleriand in hard copy are not to be found anywhere for a reasonable price. At least I haven't found them. If anyone knows where they can be bought, please let me know.

Oh, I would read Silm before Unfinished Tales. sharon, the 7th age hobbit

[ April 29, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]

***Mithadan*** · 04-29-2002, 10:57 AM

JenFramp: Silmarillion first. Welcome to the Barrow-Downs, by the way.

Co7A: I finished my hardback collection of the series about 6 months ago. I got lucky on eBay using the "newest listings" function, when someone posted what I was looking for with a "buy it now" option. I suggest you haunt eBay for a while. Prices are becoming sane again now that the movie furor is dying down. You have all 12 in paperback? Where did you get them? I thought only 1-5 was available in the US?

Nufaciel · 04-29-2002, 11:18 AM

1 thru 5 are, and so are Return of the Shadow, The Treason of Isengard and The War of the Ring (sort of). I've seen them sold as part of a boxed set with The End of the Third Age (for the complete history of the Lord of the Rings), which is why only this part of Sauron Defeated was used. You can buy them individually, they cost about $15 U.S. I bought The War of the Ring. They're not as sturdy as the hardbacks, but they're tougher than the smaller paperbacks.

I have seen the entire paperback set, but they were being sold on a UK site. I don't remember where, but if I find it, I'll let you know.

JenFramp · 04-30-2002, 11:47 PM

1-12 are available on amazon.com

Child of the 7th Age · 05-01-2002, 07:11 AM

Mithadan -- I have some in paper and some in hard copy. I'm surprised to see all 12 are available now in paper from Amazon. Last time I checked, that wasn't the case. Will go look into this as my budget will probably stretch far enough to buy Morgoth's Ring in paper, and that's the last one I need. (Yipee!) sharon, the 7th age hobbit

JenFramp · 05-01-2002, 07:14 PM

Mithadan..my apologizes, you are right..they are not all available..you can get 1-9 in paperback from Amazon, but 10,11,12 are only available in hardcover on amazon

04-29-2002, 01:18 AM	#1
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	History of Lord of the Rings Hello..i have the 12 volume history of middle earth..i heard there is another one out to complete the history of LOTR..called the "end of the third age"...Could someone tell me if that is worth reading or buying? __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.

04-29-2002, 06:13 AM	#3
The Viking Thunder Animated Skeleton Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 37	Yes, they are worth your money, my friend. Lo! I say every red cent. [img]smilies/wink.gif[/img] __________________ Thorgrim Odinson

04-29-2002, 07:36 AM	#4
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,313	The volume known as "The End of the Third Age" is the paperback version of "Sauron Defeated" minus the Notion Club papers. It is not a new volume and, as I understand it, contains no new material, but rather less material than was contained in the original hardcover. __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

04-29-2002, 08:18 AM	#5
Nufaciel Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 133	Yep, what Mithadan said. [img]smilies/smile.gif[/img] __________________ Member of Pervy Elf Fanciers Anonymous...I need professional help.

04-29-2002, 10:42 AM	#6
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	OK that helps...ok..Silmarillion..Unfinished Tales...which should be read first? __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.

04-29-2002, 05:11 AM	#2
Thalionyulma Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: across the sea Posts: 295	Welcome to Barrow Downs JenFramp... hope you enjoy it here. [img]smilies/biggrin.gif[/img] 12 volumes you say?!??? I'm so jealous! I only got a few handfuls... [img]smilies/frown.gif[/img] Sorry, I haven't read it yet... I'm still reading BoLT 2.

04-29-2002, 10:49 AM	#7
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	I made the mistake of buying The End of the Third Age, and then had to go back and buy Sauron Defeated so I would have the complete information. Don't waste your money. I have managed to scrape together all the volumes in the series except Morgoth's Ring which I still need to buy. (It's available--I'm just trying not to bankrupt myself!) Do you have paper or hard copy of the series? I like hardback because I am tough on books, but some of the volumes were so expensive that I was happy to get the paperback. Are they ever going to reprint all the volumes in hard copy? Does anyone know? I amazingly ran into a hardbound first edition of The Lost Road in a second hand bookstore for $10 so you better believe I snapped that up. Lost Tales II and the Lays of Beleriand in hard copy are not to be found anywhere for a reasonable price. At least I haven't found them. If anyone knows where they can be bought, please let me know. Oh, I would read Silm before Unfinished Tales. sharon, the 7th age hobbit [ April 29, 2002: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ] __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

04-29-2002, 10:57 AM	#8
*Mithadan* Spirit of Mist Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Tol Eressea Posts: 3,313	JenFramp: Silmarillion first. Welcome to the Barrow-Downs, by the way. Co7A: I finished my hardback collection of the series about 6 months ago. I got lucky on eBay using the "newest listings" function, when someone posted what I was looking for with a "buy it now" option. I suggest you haunt eBay for a while. Prices are becoming sane again now that the movie furor is dying down. You have all 12 in paperback? Where did you get them? I thought only 1-5 was available in the US? __________________ Beleriand, Beleriand, the borders of the Elven-land.

04-29-2002, 11:18 AM	#9
Nufaciel Wight Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 133	1 thru 5 are, and so are Return of the Shadow, The Treason of Isengard and The War of the Ring (sort of). I've seen them sold as part of a boxed set with The End of the Third Age (for the complete history of the Lord of the Rings), which is why only this part of Sauron Defeated was used. You can buy them individually, they cost about $15 U.S. I bought The War of the Ring. They're not as sturdy as the hardbacks, but they're tougher than the smaller paperbacks. I have seen the entire paperback set, but they were being sold on a UK site. I don't remember where, but if I find it, I'll let you know. __________________ Member of Pervy Elf Fanciers Anonymous...I need professional help.

04-30-2002, 11:47 PM	#10
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	1-12 are available on amazon.com __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.

05-01-2002, 07:11 AM	#11
Child of the 7th Age Spirit of the Lonely Star Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 5,135	Mithadan -- I have some in paper and some in hard copy. I'm surprised to see all 12 are available now in paper from Amazon. Last time I checked, that wasn't the case. Will go look into this as my budget will probably stretch far enough to buy Morgoth's Ring in paper, and that's the last one I need. (Yipee!) sharon, the 7th age hobbit __________________ Multitasking women are never too busy to vote.

05-01-2002, 07:14 PM	#12
JenFramp Haunting Spirit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Zionsville Posts: 90	Mithadan..my apologizes, you are right..they are not all available..you can get 1-9 in paperback from Amazon, but 10,11,12 are only available in hardcover on amazon __________________ And seeing a picture of Jesus he cried out,"Momma, he's got some scars just like me." And he knew it was love, It was one he could understand He was showing his love, And that's how he hurt his hands.