Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical Versions) - April 6, 2010

[Batman1980]

I am starting to feel some of the old emotions I had for these movies again, maybe I'll buy the trilogy of books before April 6.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I am starting to feel some of the old emotions I had for these movies again, maybe I'll buy the trilogy of books before April 6.

There are some good one book volumes also.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by radagast

There are some good one book volumes also.

Not much of a book reader any more dude, maybe if someone I know buys me a Kindle.

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by Wolverine1980

I am starting to feel some of the old emotions I had for these movies again, maybe I'll buy the trilogy of books before April 6.

I actually bought the trilogy for my Kindle for 12 bucks in anticipation for this release. Darn fine read.

[Fors*]

Only 70 more pages to go here, and I will be done with the Silmarillion....this book makes my head hurt!

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Only 70 more pages to go here, and I will be done with the Silmarillion....this book makes my head hurt!

It's ironic that practically EVERYTHING else Tolkien wrote was an easy, smooth read, except the Silmarillion. One possibility is that it is more of Christopher's writing style than his father's. If so, it only serves to reinforce the truth that his father was a genius.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by radagast

It's ironic that practically EVERYTHING else Tolkien wrote was an easy, smooth read, except the Silmarillion. One possibility is that it is more of Christopher's writing style than his father's. If so, it only serves to reinforce the truth that his father was a genius.

I never had much trouble with Silmarillion. I think I was 11 or 12 years old first time I read it. Was the French translation as I still could not read too well in English back at that time. I always loved the style of it, more like an history book then a novel.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by radagast

It's ironic that practically EVERYTHING else Tolkien wrote was an easy, smooth read, except the Silmarillion. One possibility is that it is more of Christopher's writing style than his father's. If so, it only serves to reinforce the truth that his father was a genius.

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

I never had much trouble with Silmarillion. I think I was 11 or 12 years old first time I read it. Was the French translation as I still could not read too well in English back at that time. I always loved the style of it, more like an history book then a novel.

My understanding is that he wrote the essays over a period of 50 years and they were written for himself and no audience in mind. Thus the tongue he uses is a more accurate reflection of his style than any other book. I believe it was Christopher who collected and edited them, making the decision to get them published and out to the public. So, I have believed this is why I find this book to be such a difficult read.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Fors*

My understanding is that he wrote the essays over a period of 50 years and they were written for himself and no audience in mind. Thus the tongue he uses is a more accurate reflection of his style than any other book. I believe it was Christopher who collected and edited them, making the decision to get them published and out to the public. So, I have believed this is why I find this book to be such a difficult read.

IIRC Tolkien wanted the Silmarillion to be the the basis for myths and legends for the British Isles, like other countries had. I thought he had wanted ti published before LOTR but the publisher wanted more hobbit based stories and he was writing LOTR for his son Christopher who was off to war.

The later publications that Christopher brought out seem to have a lot of his dry writing style. Occasionally he will have direct quotes from his father, but he is mostly organizing his father's notes, rather than rewriting them in a more interesting style.

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by radagast

IIRC Tolkien wanted the Silmarillion to be the the basis for myths and legends for the British Isles, like other countries had. I thought he had wanted ti published before LOTR but the publisher wanted more hobbit based stories and he was writing LOTR for his son Christopher who was off to war.

The later publications that Christopher brought out seem to have a lot of his dry writing style. Occasionally he will have direct quotes from his father, but he is mostly organizing his father's notes, rather than rewriting them in a more interesting style.

OK, I understand. I'm not sure what is harder, getting through the writing style of J.R.R./Christopher or trying to familiarize yourself with the many characters and places introduced in the Silmarillion. Both have weighed heavily on me, and I think this is why it is taking me a while to complete this book.

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Fors*

OK, I understand. I'm not sure what is harder, getting through the writing style of J.R.R./Christopher or trying to familiarize yourself with the many characters and places introduced in the Silmarillion. Both have weighed heavily on me, and I think this is why it is taking me a while to complete this book.

Be comforted in the fact that you are not alone.

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by Fors*

OK, I understand. I'm not sure what is harder, getting through the writing style of J.R.R./Christopher or trying to familiarize yourself with the many characters and places introduced in the Silmarillion. Both have weighed heavily on me, and I think this is why it is taking me a while to complete this book.

I read Silmarillion simply because I was hooked on Tolkien.Although I finished it,it didn't give me anything.I felt it was a chore. . . .

[Mahatma]

Somewhat good news I guess.Saw on amazon (uk) that there was a preorder for Fellowship of the ring BD TE for 15£.Maybe I'll invest in that alone until EE comes out since not being a very big fan of the movies.They looked great though in cinemas.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by radagast

Be comforted in the fact that you are not alone.

True! the Silmarillion as been given a hard time to many fans in the last 35 years

[radagast]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

Somewhat good news I guess.Saw on amazon (uk) that there was a preorder for Fellowship of the ring BD TE for 15£.Maybe I'll invest in that alone until EE comes out since not being a very big fan of the movies.They looked great though in cinemas.

So they are being sold separately across the pond?

[Fors*]

Originally Posted by P@t_Mtl

True! the Silmarillion as been given a hard time to many fans in the last 35 years

Thankfully I have my trusty Guide to Middle Earth and the Atlas from Fonstad by my side to help make sense of it all. Those 2 references are invaluable and have helped me greatly already.

[P@t_Mtl]

Originally Posted by Fors*

Thankfully I have my trusty Guide to Middle Earth and the Atlas from Fonstad by my side to help make sense of it all. Those 2 references are invaluable and have helped me greatly already.

I wish I had something like that 30 years ago when I first got into it. That would have been very good

[MarkWM]

Originally Posted by orion10

It was $15 online originally last week. In the store last week, it was $5.

Just got back from BB...they had just gotten-in a butt-load of the steelbooks. $5.00.

[Mahatma]

Originally Posted by radagast

So they are being sold separately across the pond?

Seems like it on the amazon site.Maybe they will be region free...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-F...8159419&sr=1-9

[AutomaticDriver]

what do you guys think about the steelbook(cheap looking,etc.). I think it looks cool not as good as other steelbooks though.