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Good versions of Hobbit/ LOTR books?

Brucewayne75
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Dec 19 2014, 12:16am

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Good versions of Hobbit/ LOTR books? Can't Post

Hey guys and girls! I'm going to get some Christmas money next week and want to purchase all 4 of them. Want versions that look good on shelf and have a lot of maps, etc. Thanks!


Elizabeth
Half-elven


Dec 19 2014, 12:21am

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I like the Alan Lee illustrated versions. [In reply to] Can't Post

If it's mainly to have on your shelf (e.g., you actually read them on your pad or in paperback) there's a 60th Anniversary Edition of LotR in a single volume (which is what JRRT wanted right along), but it's pretty heavy for reading. There's also a 75th Anniv. ed. of The Hobbit.








Gianna
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Dec 19 2014, 1:11am

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This Hobbit is delicious! [In reply to] Can't Post

I got this 1973 Houghton Mifflin Hobbit for my birthday a couple years ago. I definitely recommend it! It looks great on the shelf, and it's pretty fancy but is still readable - not just a show. Smile

http://www.abebooks.com/...6recentlyadded%3Dall

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Morthoron
Gondor


Dec 19 2014, 3:25am

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Get "The Annotated Hobbit"... [In reply to] Can't Post

With commentary from Douglas A. Anderson, particularly the revised edition from 2002 which includes "The Quest of Erebor". The pictures, color illustrations, maps and scholarly asides are great, and make this the most worthwhile version of the Hobbit. The hardcover's sleeve illustrations are by Tolkien himself.

http://www.amazon.com/...olkien/dp/0618134700

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Rembrethil
Tol Eressea


Dec 19 2014, 3:44am

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I'd suggest... [In reply to] Can't Post

A cheap paperback copy for on the road, an a nice set for home, Any recently issued paperback will do, but I have recommendation for the hardbacks:

LotR: Alan Lee editions are very nice, I agree with the ones who have recommended it.

Hobbit: Well, there are a lot of edition, but if you can deal with the notes and larger size, go for the Annotated version that contains The Quest for Erebor.

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Finding Frodo
Tol Eressea


Dec 23 2014, 4:36am

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The big one [In reply to] Can't Post

I got the single-volume LotR in a slipcase for Christmas several years ago. It's beautifully bound and has gilt edges, a fold-out map and a red ribbon bookmark. It looks great on the shelf, but I read out of it too, since my old paperback set is falling apart.
I second the recommendation for The Annotated Hobbit.

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