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In combination to this article there was made an easy to use identification table for 'De Hobbit', giving a fast overview of every different printing, making the identification of your own 'De Hobbit' a lot more easier.
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In 1997 a revision of the translation was issued, but the three-volume edition followed the old printing numbers. Since 1997 there are a lot of reprints, different covers and sometimes the text is reset.
Next follows an overview of all the three-volume editions,...
The Dutch translation of The Lord of the Rings is called 'In de Ban van de Ring'. Back in 1956 it was the very first translation of the book, and it was also the first work of Tolkien translated into Dutch. In 1960 a translation of The Hobbit, called 'De Hobbit', was...
For certain Tolkien collectors (and I am especially one of them), few things will enhance a book’s value more than having the author or illustrator hold the book in his hand and sign it, especially if you witness the signing and have it inscribed to you personally. In the case of...
For certain Tolkien collectors (and I am especially one of them), few things will enhance a book’s value more than having the author or illustrator hold the book in his hand and sign it, especially if you witness the signing and have it inscribed to you personally. In the case of...
In collecting JR.R. Tolkien first editions, "the earlier the better" is the rule. The first issue of a Tolkien book is always more desirable and more expensive than a later issue. So for fanatic Tolkien collectors the "best" copy, or state, of any...
In collecting JR.R. Tolkien first editions, "the earlier the better" is the rule. The first issue of a Tolkien book is always more desirable and more expensive than a later issue. So for fanatic Tolkien collectors the "best" copy, or state, of any...
When asking a Tolkien collector which book is the most precious book in his collection, it will probably be a perfect first edition of the Lord of the Rings, a signed book, like a Silmarillion signed by Christopher Tolkien, or a nice reading copy of an old the Hobbit (like I...
When asking a Tolkien collector which book is the most precious book in his collection, it will probably be a perfect first edition of the Lord of the Rings, a signed book, like a Silmarillion signed by Christopher Tolkien, or a nice reading copy of an old the Hobbit (like I...
"Of Tuor and his coming to Gondolin" is one of the true gems you can find when you have finished your "Hobbit" and "Lord of The Rings". It is found in different versions:"The Silmarillion", "The Book of Lost Tales II" and in "Unfinished Tales". But it is...
"Of Tuor and his coming to Gondolin" is one of the true gems you can find when you have finished your "Hobbit" and "Lord of The Rings". It is found in different versions:"The Silmarillion", "The Book of Lost Tales II" and in "Unfinished Tales". But it is...
Today i was reading in Letters by Humphrey Carpenter, while i was looking on a totally different subject i accidently bumped into letter 98 (18 March 1945), to Stanley Unwin. In this letter Tolkien talks about 'Leaf by Niggle': "...that story was the...
Today i was reading in Letters by Humphrey Carpenter, while i was looking on a totally different subject i accidently bumped into letter 98 (18 March 1945), to Stanley Unwin. In this letter Tolkien talks about 'Leaf by Niggle': "...that story was the...
When collecting Tolkien books most people stop when The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings is on the shelves. Yet there is another treasure to explore. For most in the beginning a hard read, but maybe the most valuable literature treasure for others. I'll...
When collecting Tolkien books most people stop when The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings is on the shelves. Yet there is another treasure to explore. For most in the beginning a hard read, but maybe the most valuable literature treasure for others. I'll...
One fine morning we received a email from Kaloyan Ivanov, from the website Endorion.org. He noticed me that the translations section at the site was still under construction. With a blush, since I wish to fill this big emptiness as soon of possible for a year now,...
One fine morning we received a email from Kaloyan Ivanov, from the website Endorion.org. He noticed me that the translations section at the site was still under construction. With a blush, since I wish to fill this big emptiness as soon of possible for a year now,...
On 4 January 2005 Humphrey Carpenter, 58, died after a long illness. He was known as a writer and broadcaster, and especially renowned for the "authorised biography of Tolkien", "the Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien"and "Inklings: C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien, Charles...
On 4 January 2005 Humphrey Carpenter, 58, died after a long illness. He was known as a writer and broadcaster, and especially renowned for the "authorised biography of Tolkien", "the Letters of J.R.R.Tolkien"and "Inklings: C.S.Lewis, J.R.R.Tolkien, Charles...
The first American edition of The Hobbit (Hammond & Anderson [A3b]) was published by Houghton-Mifflin in 1938, one year after the British edition. It is significally different from the UK edition, lacking the Britisch jacket Tolkien designed in...
The first American edition of The Hobbit (Hammond & Anderson [A3b]) was published by Houghton-Mifflin in 1938, one year after the British edition. It is significally different from the UK edition, lacking the Britisch jacket Tolkien designed in...
These are beautifull days! Whenever there are celebrations the beautifull editions appear all around. I thought it was time to write an article on all the Deluxe editions published by Harper Collins. First i will describe them a little and then go...
These are beautifull days! Whenever there are celebrations the beautifull editions appear all around. I thought it was time to write an article on all the Deluxe editions published by Harper Collins. First i will describe them a little and then go...