Odd. I never thought small book vs bigger book. Bigger book will have larger print and more spacing. That never occurred to me when buying books. I like big print and spacing. I received the volumes on the right in his video. Very pretty. Well done. I'm looking forward to reading Hobbit and LOTR for the first time. If Silverkyle could recommend a readers companion book, that would be helpful. Some people say LOTR can be confusing. And I'm easily confused.
@silverkyle
2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to pin this because I really like the idea of having a reader's companion, and I found two! Simple short summaries: lotr.fandom.com/wiki/Portal:The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Chapters Longer with more detailed summaries: tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring
@fgdj2000
2 жыл бұрын
Have you seen the films? It helps and will make it easier for you to get into the story. The novel starts really slow, but really builds up tension and by the end of "book one" (of six, so midway through Fellowship of the Ring) I was hooked.He really uses language to an incredible effect, but as some of the words aren't exactly everyday-use, having a dictionary nearby can be helpful, especially if you aren't a native speaker like me.
@lookingforarlandria
2 жыл бұрын
In case you wanted a physical compa ion: Tolkien's world A-Z the complete guide to Middle earth by Robert Foster. Lauded by the tolkien estate too. Stay away from David Day
@Frip36
2 жыл бұрын
@@lookingforarlandria Thank you.
@ZaxarPal
2 жыл бұрын
@@silverkyle which dimensions those books have? I want to get a complete set of Tolkien books include the Silmarillion, Fall Of Gondolin and other. However as I can see, most of those books has dimension around 150x230mm, while with that set I'm not sure. It has same dimensions 150x230, but I can't understand is that books itself or books with the box? I don't need to outer box.
@jeffstanley9724
3 жыл бұрын
"In a hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit." -Tolkien's future was sealed.
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
This gave me chills lol.
@crawdad19141
2 жыл бұрын
I love your "geeking out" in this video as you go through the illustrations, and that's not meant in any way to be insulting. Your love of the material really comes through and its a joy to see.
@silverkyle
2 жыл бұрын
Geeking about the things is one of the main reasons why I created my channel. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
@randywanamaker8453
3 жыл бұрын
I ordered these the other day. I've been itching for a deep reread of all four of these books recently and I decided that if was time to invest in a good set that I can read for years and to my future children. Shipping from UK to Vermont, they're currently in Boston making their way north. In just a few days I'm sure I will be drooling over these.
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
I hope they arrived safely and are now nestled comfortably in your home library 😊
@rollercoaster478
2 жыл бұрын
so how is it? :)
@NoNameNoWhere
2 жыл бұрын
"The drool stains are a feature!"
@calderwishne9688
2 жыл бұрын
@@eleneelene7188 The one they offer currently does not feature Alan Lee illustrations. Instead there are monochrome prints. Hard pass. From what I understand, FS used to offer books of the same quality WITH those plates. Why did they stop?
@silverforever15
Жыл бұрын
@@eleneelene7188just seen them for $3,000.00 I won’t touch them for that price much less open them if they are for investment
@robertjustice3814
2 жыл бұрын
“I already own more than one edition of these books. Can I financially justify buying ANOTHER edition!?” *watches your review* “…. YES” 😍
@telcantor2069
5 ай бұрын
Thank you.... well done. It's something how these books gain such a place in our hearts. Just ordered this edition.
@cherryb824
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I've been considering getting a new set to match my copy of the Silmarillion (my original set is older than I am!) and though I love Tolkien's works, the price point had me on the fence. But the care you had in explaining the components, down to the page material, the binding type, and the font, was really helpful in choosing whether or not to buy! Thanks a ton! I think I'll get them for myself for a graduation present this April :)
@silverkyle
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I helped you out then! Enjoy your graduation present! 😊
@NormanF62
2 жыл бұрын
There are now two separate illustrated editions for collectors: one set with the Alan Lee artwork and a second set with the original illustrations by J.R.R Tolkien himself.
@elliotwalton6159
3 жыл бұрын
Alan Lee was born for these illustrations. His work for Easton Press and Folio Society is equally stunning and worth a look just to appreciate his remarkable vision of 'antiquity'.
@cryptidcloud
Жыл бұрын
ive always loved the hobbit but ive never really been a reader. might get this set so i can finally experience this trilogy
@georgefranklin8513
7 ай бұрын
125k people wanted to see this. Thats awesome. And those books are absolutely beautiful.
@Aurora-qn2dx
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic books..the Alan Lee set One really captures the magical feel of lord of the Rings and the Hobbit..the attention to detail and overall style is lovely.
@eraoul
8 ай бұрын
Your books look amazing. I think I saw that you have the 4th printing of the 2020 box set here. I ended up with a 5th printing and sent it back because it looked awful (and was also Used instead of New despite Amazon's claim that it was a brand new set). I've read elsewhere that the 5th printing was badly done by the publisher. Indeed, I got a 2nd copy of the box and it was also 5th printing and also pretty bad, so I'm returning it too. Looking for a prior printing now since I thin Harper Collins screwed this up and went cheap after those first printing runs.
@silverkyle
7 ай бұрын
Aw that's too bad, sorry to hear you aren't getting a good version of this yet. I guess I lucked out when I bought it with the 4th printing.
@restlessdreams17
Жыл бұрын
With the boxset on the left, it might be worth mentioning that there has been two different printings of this. The one you have is the most recent which is the 60th Anniversary which was printed and bound in China which gives it a pretty cheap look and feel for the dust jackets and paper (the text on the dust jackets and spine isn't shiny). Whereas the older 50th Anniversary Editions from 2005 are really excellent quality with shiny gold text on the fronts and spine printed and bound in Europe (mine were bound in Italy). But they did have an odd issue where the spines didn't quite line up and there'd be some white space on the side. But overall the covers are gorgeous with their minimalist design with their jacket designs done by Tolkien himself
@thereagan2001
3 жыл бұрын
I got the set of three LOTR books all illustrated by Alan Lee for my Christening present in 2001, literally have touched them and perfect condition. Will keep this forever
@burundianfamily2982
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous books especially the art makes reading this fantastic trilogy even more enjoyable when you have the magnificent art of Allan lee to complement it. Honestly these are one of those books where I wouldn't mind the dust jacket being off and putting it on the shelf
@Thelaretus
2 жыл бұрын
I prefer the original Tolkien illustrations, rather than Alan Lee's.
@jasonengel
11 ай бұрын
I appreciate the way you demonstrate preparing a brand new book to be read. Oxford used to include a guide with many of it's books back in the 19th and early 20th century explaining this precise technique. I use it for every new sewn-binding book I buy, and encourage others to do so.
@Real_LiamOBryan
Жыл бұрын
Interestingly, what you do with the bookmark is correct for another reason. Bookmarks right in the gutter are harder on the binding, prising the binding slightly apart at that page. You should always angle them like that, even when not putting them in a slipcase or box. And removable bookmarks should be placed out away from the spine, as well.
@whosoever5409
6 ай бұрын
this might be a dumb question. i’ve been wanting to get this set because i love Alan Lee’s artwork. but do the books in this set still have the original artwork that Tolkien did on some of the pages? i know some books have them
@brittanyblank1566
3 жыл бұрын
Watched a couple reviews on this bookset already but yours was the one I was looking for. Thank you for your video. Just bought this set for my Bday! Beautiful, can't have a fantasy collection without Tolkien! 💙👍
@nomadictree5795
2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful set. Looking forward to picking it up.
@HairTiesForGlorfindel
2 жыл бұрын
I really loved how you said there's a history to books we read and love and constantly keep with us when we are children. There's so much comfort in having book friends.
@AlexanderBalchev
Жыл бұрын
Great overview of the set and it might steer me into its direction as I am looking for a nice set of the books. Also, really appreciate the word of caution and demonstration of how one should open such books without damaging them! :)
@the_rocs_roost
5 ай бұрын
These editions really are excellent. They really look and feel like something from a bygone era. I remember reading my grandparents' Victorian era books when I was a child. There were illustrated plates in some of them that looked very much like the plates in this edition of The Lord of the Rings. This is a set that would make an excellent family heirloom. P.S.: I do wish that they had separate maps like the illustrated single volume Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion have, but that's only a small nitpick.
@autumnleaf.
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't thank you enough for doing this comparison. I've been having trouble deciding which one to buy for my birthday. Great review!
@iamrubenmes
3 жыл бұрын
Same here! I was happily surprised!
@aymane74
3 ай бұрын
I think i bought a second hand version of this boxset, in the LOTR books i have the illustrations at the end of each book...
@kimberlyforsberg6491
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this!! I just ordered this and I'm very very excited to see them! This will be my first time reading the Lord of the Rings (read the Hobbit) and I'm stoked that these will be the ones I get to experience!
@silverkyle
Жыл бұрын
Really hope you end up enjoying them!! 😊
@anonsidious358
2 жыл бұрын
Your absolute joy for this set has me going to buy it! Truly gorgeous.
@miraahmed3794
8 ай бұрын
If I buy this edition ,it's 50% bec of the way u portray the books , u sound so happy describing them 😄
@silverkyle
7 ай бұрын
I'm very passsionate when it comes to things I love, and this set is incredible! 😊
@Frip36
3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful. Because GOD do I hate small print. The set on left, seems publisher cheaped out in an insulting way. Maybe it was published during the recession. Going to buy the set on the right. Really appreciate this Silverkyle.
@Griggs1981
3 ай бұрын
I hate the fact that Peter Jackson didn't use Tom bombadil in the movies
@pspboy7
3 жыл бұрын
I have the huge hardcover of the LOTR with Alan Lee's artwork. It's nice too, but it's showing it's age a bit!
@Qwarky
3 жыл бұрын
I've been thinking of picking this up. Thank you for a great and thorough overview.
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome! Hopefully I've helped in your decision on picking it up or not!
@jasonengel
11 ай бұрын
Calling the 6 parts "books" is an old tradition that has been lost to time. It's meant to indicate the transition of a significant pivotal moment in the story, much like chapters but on a larger scale. I particularly appreciate the much older tradition of terms like "Book the First" rather than "Book 1".
@maudale
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I have a few different editions including a one volume "deluxe" edition with gold pages, however it's a shame they don't use indian or bible paper more often in these books, so they aren't so bulky (There is one edition available that uses indian paper and it cuts it down by half) . Aside from the font, the type of paper they use varies from edition to edition, I almost wish we could have these books custom made:) I love the box with the alan lee troll painting which is my favorite, but the paper they use for the actual books is too thick it seems (at least it's in three volumes)
@burundianfamily2982
Жыл бұрын
I'd say these are perfect books to read/get if your fresh off coming from the movies and you want to further explore the story the way Tolkien wrote it
@RJLomas
6 сағат бұрын
Where do I find the larger print set?
@Shawek1337
6 ай бұрын
Sold, I will be getting this... I bought the pocket bundle a few years ago, but that doesn't sit right in my opinion... I had the hardback versions in Swedish when I was younger, with the Alen Lee illustrations and everything... But it got left behind when I moved out from my mom, and got sold or something at somepoint.. So I will be getting this soon! :D Thanks for showing it
@xRyudo300
2 жыл бұрын
I got this set last year myself. I ordered it from Amazon, but sadly the outer box got damaged quite a bit during delivery. I was able to fix it up at least. Amazon was being a bit of a pain and wanted me to order another copy first, and then send back the damaged one. Obviously this would be at the risk of the second one also being damaged... So I just tried to repair the box myself, which luckily turned out quite ok. The books themselves were perfectly fine at least. It was purely the box with the art on it that was damaged. Other than the crappy delivery from Amazon - it truly is an amazing set. Super detailed art, great quality of the paper, etc. Well worth the money and definitely a 'definitive edition' imo.
@stylefreak2344
Жыл бұрын
same experience, wouldn’t recommend ordering these on amazon
@Nico-on7qb
Жыл бұрын
i just bought the Lord of the Rings Special Edition, you know the red one where its in one book. It should be here in 14 days and I'm SO! excited. I do though also love these you have here because of the much more colorful and vivid illustrations
@Ubermensch201
2 жыл бұрын
Just ordered the revised Atlas and my next two purchases are the complete history of Middle Earth and The Great Tales, now I guess I've got a 3rd purchase bc my copies of The Hobbit and The Trilogy were destroyed in a house fire unfortunately when I was like 16 years old.. I'm excited lol
@AcetaldehydeMoore
2 жыл бұрын
If I could just teleport inside that book and visit Middle earth, I would do it of course.
@satyajeetdighe1579
3 жыл бұрын
I use brodart archival covers for the dust jackets. As the dust jacket is a thin flimsy paper and will definitely tear while handeling the book.
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
I always take off the dust jackets when reading, so I'm hoping they'll last longer. It's worked for most of my other books. HOWEVER, I have a few books with the brodart archival cover and I kind of like them more.
@Princess__Pika
2 жыл бұрын
@@silverkyle I took the dust jackets off to read and washed my hands before reading and the covers still grabbed fingermarks SO easily. I have no idea how to remove them and now I'm gutted
@PfeifferFishing
2 ай бұрын
Did you have any issues where the pages are connected . Seems some have to much glue between and when you open the page it rips near the spin , where they’re bound together.
@silverkyle
Ай бұрын
I've read the Fellowship and the Two Towers so far from this set, and no issues with my copies.
@simoncooper6752
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your advice on opening the book from both sides working inwards. I bought the Alan Lee hard back edition a few months ago; now I can make sure it stays in mint condition.
@thelowmein9143
2 жыл бұрын
Are the illustrations here the same as in the 60th anniversary edition? The large blue one with the transparent slipcover?
@thepunkster
8 ай бұрын
These are beautiful. Saw them available on Amazon, for sure going for them :)
@jouhanneus
Ай бұрын
You've convinced me; I'm getting this set. Actually I'm halfway through LOTR right now, but it's in Norwegian, and I feel much is lost in translation. This looks like the ultimate Hobbit-LOTR experience. Thank you for the review👍🏻
@silverkyle
Ай бұрын
It's a beautiful set, I hope you enjoy it!
@craigcostlow6180
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this review! I was planning on getting the 60th edition but upon seeing your video I am definitely going to get the Alan lee one!
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
Glad to have helped! It's part of the reason why I make these videos, to help people decide on if material is worth purchasing or not.
@checkyourfax
3 жыл бұрын
@@silverkyle Just be careful that there are often reprints that are done in China, that aren't nearly the same quality as this. If for example the binding is different, and the art seem like they're from a copy machine, then you know (sadly) it's a reprint. The worst part is, the ISBN is the same.
@lukasweidinger6839
2 жыл бұрын
the quality of the dustjackets is very poor though. Otherwise a gorgeous set
@rafael6693
Жыл бұрын
@@checkyourfaxhow and where did you hear about this.
@checkyourfax
Жыл бұрын
@@rafael6693 just Google counterfeit book china
@swires1
4 ай бұрын
These ridiculous -"video reviews"- *advertisements* have inflated the price for this set to an absurd degree. I bet you're proud of your 138k views and all the additional money you have put into Harper Collins' and Rupert Murdoch's pocket as a result!
@silverkyle
4 ай бұрын
My intention with this video was simply to share my genuine excitement about these books and their craftsmanship, rather than to drive up prices. It's also helped certain buyers determine if they would picking up or not, as I've received numerous comments regarding that as well. My video did not add additional money towards Harper Collins' and Rupert Murdoch's pockets either, as the regular retailers are still charging the retail price.
@swires1
4 ай бұрын
@@silverkyle It went from €70 in 2020-2022 up to around €110 in Europe. Anyone can go and check the price history.
@silverkyle
4 ай бұрын
@@swires1 North America it's the same price 🤷♂So if anything, this video helped you realize it's not worth the price it's going for, which is the point of why I made it.
@GammaStudio-
Жыл бұрын
I always say wow to entire pages. Amazing book!!! I will buy it lol
@bobbyflay8247
7 ай бұрын
I have the older set where orthanc takes the front cover of the second book and was momentarily disappointed seeing it was no longer there (def my favorite illustration), but then I saw it was on the back!😮💨 Such an awesome set, a must have!
@nomad8441
Жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to read lotr since I never got into the films but I wanted them to look appealing and these look beautiful I am definitely going to get these
@user-kv2bj9un6d
3 жыл бұрын
I just finished listening to fellowship n decidedly gonna read the rest. What better way to do it then on these. Thanks for the review. 😁
@silverkyle
3 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE this set.
@jawnsushi
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing the binding!! That's exactly what I wanted to know. :)
@Mors_Umber
Жыл бұрын
Incredible box set and lovely review. Detailed. Need to add this box set to my Tolkien collection!
@richieb74
2 жыл бұрын
Dust covers are kinda cheap and easily ripped and the illustrations would be nicer if they had gloss. The colors are dull with the matte finish
@michaelkibble740
28 күн бұрын
WOW it is a beautiful box set
@stejent
2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t think you needed to open a book like that that is sewn? It’s the glue that causes misshapen binding when reading. Unless these are glued too?
@Real_LiamOBryan
Жыл бұрын
Sewn bindings are the only ones you need to open like that. It relaxes the binding. On glued bindings, though a few people feel differently, you are just accelerating wear on the glue.
@isaacgraham5727
7 күн бұрын
These are the illustrations I grew up with. My father bought me a cloth-bound edition of LOTR when I was 8 and it contained all the books (not the Hobbit though) with the full-color glossy illustrations. And I must have spent hours staring at them while I read those books, they were just so vivid and detailed. It made me so happy when the moves came out like 8 years later, and Peter Jackson had apparently based his entire film trilogy on the visual look of these illustrations - except perhaps with more vivid colors. But all the characters and places looked more or less as they did in the illustrations, which made the films so much more special to me at the time.
@randyhos7673
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for teaching me how to open the books I have never done that
@nogamenolife705
3 жыл бұрын
I'm torn between this and the 60th anniversary edition which is also illustrated but 1 book. The illustrations look nice on the 60th from what I see online as they are on glossy background compared to this which is non-glossy. Would also get the 50th anniversary hobbit edition which also has beautiful illustrations. Has anyone got both?
@barrell_rider4869
10 ай бұрын
Thinking of getting my friend this for Christmas. He never read the hobbit or LOTR so i want him to start with some buetiful illustrations
@silverkyle
9 ай бұрын
It's the best way. The art really adds, and honestly, just the paper quality alone on this set is incredible.
@haishengchi3333
7 ай бұрын
I love person who loves books
@NYC_Goody
3 жыл бұрын
I've never owned the books so I decided to get the Jemima illustrated hobbit and pre ordered the new lotr illustrated edition coming out in November. When I bought the hobbit, I wasn't aware of Alan Lee and his versions didn't come up on Amazon unless specifically searching for his editions. I do wanna eventually get that boxset because it's beautiful but it's like 200 bucks now lol. I'm curious if the illustrations are the same in the boxset version as the standalone hobbit book with smaug on the cover. Or if he drew new pieces for this set. If they're the same, I'll happily buy the standalone book for now.
@vinodvagadurgi414
2 жыл бұрын
Dude I ordered them at 45$$ at 48% discount Will get it in next 3 days
@jlg395
4 ай бұрын
Martin Freeman sucked, so much so that it ended his career.
@bighos98
10 күн бұрын
I just got this boxset and so happy with it being the first books ive ever brought. I also paid £58 got it on a massive discount
@rachelblack9545
3 ай бұрын
I just got this edition. One thing that surprised me (but not an issue) is that the pages are not white (I came back to this video to check). Just FYI.
@boranbubanja6913
2 жыл бұрын
Would you recommend me to read these books first or should I start with The Silmarillion as I have only watched movies.
@silverkyle
2 жыл бұрын
I would definitely recommend reading Lord of the Rings first to see if it's your style of storytelling. The Silmarillion is a lot harder as it's more seen the Bible for the Middle Earth world.
@hunnybunny814
7 ай бұрын
I disagree. I actually liked the hobbit more than LOTR.
@The_Low_Level_Guy_0x00
Жыл бұрын
I only watched the Lord of the rings when I was young, Hobbit just few years back but I am just finding out now that these are actually among the greatest fiction books. Yesterday in the evening, I was writing down great books that I need to read in different genres, then I searched for Lord of the rings because I wanted to see if Hardcover is available, that's how I found this amazing box set and I immediately fell in love with how it looks.
@reptilianroyal9455
2 ай бұрын
iam going to have to get it. Your so cute btw 😊
@silverkyle
2 ай бұрын
Lol well thank you.
@fyllingenoy131
2 жыл бұрын
The six "books" of LotR is just a fancier way of saying six sections, harkening back to the old days when major works of literature were written on multiple scrolls. Modern translations of ancient literature will often present the text contained within each scroll as "Book I", "Book II" and so on. Because Tolkien presented the Lord of the Rings as simply an English translation of the Red Book of Westmarch, written by Bilbo and Frodo, it made sense for him to call the six major sections of the novel "books" as it was common to do so with modern translations and reproductions of ancient literature.
@xavierpaquin
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@gauravsinha6060
7 ай бұрын
The only thing that makes me worry about such beautiful books is foxing in the pages in the long run. 😑
@caseyhamm4292
Ай бұрын
i also have a copy of lord of the rings in very thin paper. the way i and everyone around me describes it as is ‘bible paper’ because that’s the only other book where you can see the letters through the pages
@goldengalsclazy
Жыл бұрын
Those are beautiful books! Thank you, for sharing!
@petermcgarrymusicandflying
4 ай бұрын
Just ordered this for my 62nd birthday
@TheZackBriggs
3 ай бұрын
Awesome boxset! I read the Fellowship of the Ring as a kid. I have the 2002 version of this set, which has different coverart.
@UnitedMA2489
7 ай бұрын
KZitem videos without jump cuts ❤️
@DennisHeikki
7 ай бұрын
Got this set for around 70 dollars on an amazon sale 2 years ago. It really is beautiful. Thanks for the advice on opening them a few pages at a time (no idea if i've already messed them up, but i took your advice now) NOTE: The dustjackets aren't very durable, so be careful with them, everybody!
@darioclb1363
11 ай бұрын
Jesus Christ will come back soon and we don't have much time to turn to Him. He died for all of our sins so that we can be forgiven. All we have to do is accept Him into our lives and trust Him wholeheartedly. Nobody but Jesus can save your soul. This might be your sign so turn to Him today. He loves you
@samdryden7944
3 ай бұрын
I like the Alan Lee boxset. I'm not a big LOTR fan but I am glad I bought it. The paper, text and illustrations are nice. I like how the header to each page is printed in red. Some people have complained that the illustrations are kinda flat and I can see that argument. Also I was peeved to find one of the pages in my copy of The Two Towers had a jagged/miscut top corner, so quality control was evidently not as high as you'd get from The Folio Society. It's not a dealbreaker though, even with the price of the set.
@-johnny-deep-
Жыл бұрын
Damn you! Now I really want this edition, lack of shelf space be damned! It’s a mere $86 USD on Amazon right now. But dare I risk it being damaged in shipping? I wish I could pay $5 extra for “extra secure padded book shipping”…
@shiro4
2 жыл бұрын
You convinced me to buy hard cover, It looks gorgeous!
@SunnyLovetts
4 ай бұрын
Gorgeous!!!
@Timmorrisjr
7 ай бұрын
I have both of those sets. I like both for different reasons. The set on the left features the books with the covers Tolkien wanted as well as the fold out maps with red ink. They’re essentially Tolkien’s ultimate vision for the books. They also match the 2006 editions of The Hobbit, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. The ones on the right are the ultimate illustrated editions, they have among the best quality, and they match all the other Alan Lee illustrated hardbacks from HarperCollins/William Morrow. For me though, the best ones to actually read are just the standard trade paperbacks. I have these mainly for looks and to skim through occasionally.
@nefla2
7 ай бұрын
Why did you show me them.😢 I hate my Lotr covers so much. And I love Alan Lee ilustration. You are right, it couldn't be more perfect.
@bronson223
2 жыл бұрын
Such a beautiful set, I literally just ordered this exact set!
@sarikasathe1450
Жыл бұрын
Hey hii can you help me with some questions how the quality of the art on jackets n inside too + I saw a video where some one said the quality of materials ain't that good so can you help me ?
@t0dd000
Жыл бұрын
I particularly covet the Easton Press set (Hobbit, LotR, and Sim). But my marriage would not survive the $395 pricetag.
@akirahojo2
Жыл бұрын
@silversky can you review and recommend the best Silmarillion book? Perhaps including the new HarperCollins deluxe box set (blue leather) that is coming out this month, with 50 Tolkien’s drawings in it?
@Officialhelpkenet
2 жыл бұрын
It's one novel, divided into six books. Then because of economic and practical constraints they had to divide the novel into three volumes (or parts as they're called in the novel).
@torreyintahoe
Жыл бұрын
I read all these books in 6th grade (1982). I still have the books. They are the soft back yellow, blue, green, red versions. The print is small and not super aesthetic. I'm going back to re read them and feel like I'd like a nicer version. Thanks for the review. I think I'll throw down for this set.
@skeller61
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for your review! I tried reading this about 30(?) years ago, but only had the trade paperback with the mostly white cover (very common one). I was put of after a few pages and stopped. I realize now that part of the issue was font size and line spacing, as well. So, I just ordered this edition from Amazon ($80 US). I’m looking forward to reading this and not having the font be an issue. Wish me luck!
@MesMonth
3 ай бұрын
I've been trying to look for the Brooks but I don't know what Books to buy first I've watch all the extended movies but I want to read them wich ones should I buy?
@purefoldnz3070
8 ай бұрын
I just got the Hobbit, I really should complete the set. I remember last time I read LOTR the pages in the book were bright white and just a nightmare to read.
@imsminecraft9699
Жыл бұрын
Only thing which was a disappointment for me with this boxset was just the paper on the dust jacket - I was expecting some sort of thicker glossy paper, but instead it's this matte home printer paper like thing. In fact I double checked my boxset because I thought it was counterfeit or something, but no...
@pedroandrade2398
Жыл бұрын
thanks for showing and comparing both versions. i have the mariner paperback edition. i have to gripes with it: 1) font size sucks 2) notes are concentrated only on last book. which sucks. Are the notes on the most deluxe version devided per book or all concentrted on the last one? thanks in advance.
@jwilcox4726
Жыл бұрын
So thankful for beautiful scenes to help us go there for our imaginations to grow & expand with fun for it, our imaginations. Love to look at the beautiful books I have mine as well. I love stories & others' imaginations. They are incredible like Wizards teaching us the truth of God.
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