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Advising Elf
Rohan
Mar 22 2007, 8:33pm
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Anyone have a Harper Collins 50th Anniversary LOTR?
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I stumbled across an image of the dust-jacket, which is The Prof's original design that wasn't used, and I would like to get a good image of it. I haven't been able to find a hi-res image on the Internet.
If anyone has it, could I get a good scan of it?
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drogo
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Mar 22 2007, 9:34pm
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This one:
But it doesn't show the 3 rings versus the One Ring design as clearly as the other hardcover 50th with the black background.
Edit: I also have the Quality PB Book version which has Tolkien's original sketch image on the yellow background, if that would work.
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(This post was edited by drogo on Mar 22 2007, 9:37pm)
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SandWitch King
Rohan
Mar 22 2007, 11:03pm
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I do have the book. If nobody steps forward I will try a hi-res digital photo. 
No wonder all writers want to direct: one still has to put up with a load of nonsense, but even if wearing two hats (writer and director), there is one under which one is not called a thief and then raped.
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dernwyn
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Mar 23 2007, 12:23am
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the Anniversary Edition with a near-black color. I'll see if I can get a good scan for you this evening, and email it along!
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SandWitch King
Rohan
Mar 23 2007, 3:50am
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You know what? How cool are those?
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I don't think I ever stopped to appreciate what a COOL design that is. Seeing it isolated like that is a real eye opener. Thanks!
No wonder all writers want to direct: one still has to put up with a load of nonsense, but even if wearing two hats (writer and director), there is one under which one is not called a thief and then raped.
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grammaboodawg
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Mar 23 2007, 9:31am
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Brilliant! My scanner isn't working *scowl* so I couldn't get it. These turned out great! Thanks, m'dear :)
 
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hatster
Rohan
Mar 23 2007, 10:04am
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but the hi res photo would probably work better than my scan
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because the design is done in foil so it doesn't pop out when scanned the way it does to the human eye. I mean, the parts that are red here are really copper and the stuff that looks black (the rings and such) are really silver. Weird how things work when you scan them.
I have lost the dwarves and I have lost the wizard, and I don't know where I am; and I don't want to know, if only I can get away.
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dernwyn
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Mar 23 2007, 12:40pm
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You did get good detail in those
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I found that the scanning light created quite a glare, which hindered being able to get a good resolution of the cover, and tweaking the settings didn't help very much!
I think you're right, a photo would be better, but then it depends on what AE is planning to do with this.
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Advising Elf
Rohan
Mar 23 2007, 1:20pm
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I'm actually looking for this:
but what you sent is great, too! Thanks again!
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LOTRgoodies/
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Advising Elf
Rohan
Mar 23 2007, 1:35pm
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Actually, the yellow background one is what I originally had in mind. . .
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but these hard-cover images are great, too.
I would appreciate a hi-res scan (300 dpi min - 600 even better) of the white background and the QPBC cover, too.
Thanks a bunch!
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drogo
Lorien
Mar 23 2007, 3:48pm
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I'll do a scan of it on Monday (I do it at work). Those are the only editions I've found that have Tolkien's designs for the covers
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Advising Elf
Rohan
Mar 23 2007, 3:49pm
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Yahoo!Group with good stuff to download:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LOTRgoodies/
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drogo
Lorien
Mar 23 2007, 3:50pm
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I love that design, especially with the rings' gems all pointed straight at the One like they are cornering it!
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