Fortunately, now the lotr mania has longpassed, things have substantially. Let alone the practical values they have and his ability to make us all feel connected with each other. The silmarillion signed numbered deluxe limited edition, by j. I just read about the book the silmarillion and thought id like to buy it, but im a. Tolkien the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j.
Book club associates, london, united kingdom, 1977. Id be hesitant to suggest the silmarillion as a book to read. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Demand too many comparable copies currently for sale may indicate a glut in the market. It is surprisingly easy to tell whether or not a book could be of value. How to read the silmarillion and why observation deck. Unfortunately, amongst the many good book dealers, tolkien collecting has also attracted a few less than scrupulous dealers over the years, some of whom are still quite active on ebay and abe. Until further notice, in response to covid19, ishare requesting and statewide library delivery are temporarily suspended, and ishare library materials will not be considered overdue. Tolkien, it is the story of the creation of the world and of the first age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as elrond and galadriel, took part.
Is the silmarillion actually a good book or is it one of. This partcular book is from 1968 but editions with this dust jacket range. The good news is that it is a first edition of the uk silmarillion. Unfollow the silmarillion 1st edition to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Unsurprisingly, if you have one of these rare first editions, you could be. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Im currently reading the edition illustrated by ted nasmith, and although its large and the illustrations are nice, im finding that the text is often not the same as in other editions, which i frequently see referenced here on this sub. This onevolume edition was the first time that the book appeared as the author had originally intended it. He would nonetheless publish his edition of the fall of gondolin in 2018, the. The silmarillion 1977 hardcover dust jacket book club edition. This second edition features a letter written by j. Is the silmarillion actually a good book or is it one of those things that only big tolkien fantasy fans like. Do you have these lord of the rings books lying around your. The silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from valinor and return to middleearth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great enemy. The silmarillion by tolkien, first edition abebooks. We carry 1st editions and custom fine binding of single books and sets, including the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. The top picture being the american, the bottom the euro. The silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world.
Book club editions book of the month clubs often use the same printing plates as the original publisher, right down to the words first edition on the printing history. I try and update this site when i get the time which is rarely these days. The silmarillion first american hardcover edition by tolkien, j. This specially bound and slip cased first edition, published on 2 september 1998 by harper collins publishers, has been limited to 500 copies, each one numbered and signed by the editor, christopher tolkien, and the artist, ted nasmith.
Most will remember him as the editor of the silmarillion that posthumously published book of ancient lore whose difficulty and aloofness have denied it the. His books have been translated into more than fifty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide. For most in the beginning a hard read, but maybe the most valuable literature treasure for others. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides for challenging works of literature. They used the 2004 ted nasmithillustrated edition, which was previously my favorite version of the book, making this just the perfect edition of the silmarillion. Tolkien 18921973 is the creator of middleearth and author of such classic and extraordinary works of fiction as the hobbit, the lord of the rings, and the silmarillion. Finally, some book clubs produce richly upgraded, limited editions which are collectible in their own right, and prices for these sometimes exceed prices for the corresponding first trade editions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. I hope other tolkien fans might find it interesting. Designed to take fans of the hobbit and the lord of the rings deeper into the myths and legends of middleearth the silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Just as in standard book collecting, the indicators. The silmarillion mass market paperback january 1, 2002. The tolkien bookshelf hard to find, out of print, used, and rare.
The map of beleriand and the lands to the north appears spread over the final pages. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay. Notes the realms of the noldor and the sindar map is not included. Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from. The silmarillion is an essential book to better understand the occurrences surrounding the children of hurin. The first sentence is true to the book im reading, but. Easton press, limited editions club, franklin library, book club of california all examples. Accurate descriptionsquality booksunmatched prices. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien 1978 book club edition reset science fiction book club houghton mifflin company boston isbn.
You can find detailed help on identifying book club editions here. The silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. The first edition of the hobbit was published on 21 september, 1937 in. University press, unwin brothers and a book club associates edition.
The silmarillion on the market, and of no particular collectable value. The silmarillion by tolkien, first edition abebooks passion for books. Dune editions and values based on market prices from websites such as ebay, amazon, and other rare book sellers, based on a. Peter collier describes various editions of the silmarillion here although he implies it was begun in 1917 the book of lost tales is another book altogether. More information about this seller contact this seller 9. Tolkien describing his intentions for the book, which serves as a. We carry all the books by and about tolkien both new and antiquarian, in all languages, as well as the calendars, posters, games, the merchanise from the peter jackson movies and much, much more. The silmarillion leatherbound collectors edition book. The tolkien shop is a shop in holland and an international mailorder business entirely dedicated to the works of j. Tolkiens other works, forms an extensive, though incomplete, narrative. Tolkien includes detailed chapter summaries and analysis covering 28 chapters, as well as several more indepth sections of expertwritten literary analysis. Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assi. First editions of this text are more common than those of of tolkiens earlier books, and fine copies can be obtained for under. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and galadriel took part.
When collecting tolkien books most people stop when the hobbit and the lord. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Essential reading for tolkien lovers and an important book. Both hard covers have book club edition equivalents so be careful for that. A second edition, extensively corrected and with tolkiens new preface explaining the origin of the novel, was published in 1966, and the first onevolume edition based on the text of the second edition was published in 1968. T he silmarillion is a tolkien book but is not an adventure like lord of the rings or the hobbit. If youre going to buy any edition of the silmarillion i would get an edition illustrated by ted nasmith. In a moment of weakness nothing to see herei decided to catalogue my old tolkien collection, and i made this website to keep track of everything. A book club edition bce or book of the month club edition bomc refers to a book printed by a book club with cheaper materials than the original publishing house, and is generally not worth much to the serious collector. Be advised, you would be receiving a custom, handcrafted item made to order. Book is in very good clean condition, blue cloth boards are lacking dust jacket, internally clean and bright with no inscriptions or markings. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien bca edition 1994 book club associates london cn 47 hardback in dustwrapper cover illustration by john howe hammond page ref none. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and.
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