04-20-2009, 08:20 AM | #1 | |
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New book by J.R.R. Tolkien to be released in May
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Personally I'm not looking forward for this book, as it's not related to Middle Earth, but I think some Tolkien fans will be pleased with the announcement. I expect it in ebook format too, with today's release of other works by the same author. |
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04-20-2009, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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All the new Tolkien ebooks are available at BooksOnBoard - 30% straight discount off of list. A great deal for non-proprietary readers. http://www.booksonboard.com/index.ph...SEARCH=tolkien
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04-20-2009, 12:51 PM | #3 |
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Hopefully The Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales will not be far behind.
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04-20-2009, 12:59 PM | #4 |
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04-20-2009, 01:02 PM | #5 |
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Don't you think that's a little selfish, Jon - to hope that it's not released, just because you didn't enjoy it yourself? What about all the people (including myself) who did enjoy it?
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04-20-2009, 01:23 PM | #6 |
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Because there are a lot of other books that are overall better to more people that would make better eBooks.
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04-20-2009, 01:25 PM | #7 |
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That's your view. In my view, The Silmarillion is a stunning book; I'd love to have it as an e-book. In fact, if it's not released, I'll probably create my own.
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04-20-2009, 01:55 PM | #8 |
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04-20-2009, 02:53 PM | #9 |
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04-20-2009, 02:57 PM | #10 |
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Seconding this. Loved the Silmarillion. The beginning is tough, but with a handy David Day Tolkien dictionary it was much easier to read.
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04-20-2009, 03:01 PM | #11 |
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Well, my notorious lack of patience votes for I want EVERYTHING in Ebook.. RIGHT NOW!!
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04-20-2009, 03:11 PM | #12 | |
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Lovely stuff, whatever John might think. Selfish indeed, John. I don't read romance or horror, but I wouldn't want to inhibit the release of ebooks for those who do. It's no skin off my nose what someone else wants to read. There're plenty of electrons to go around. Kate |
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04-20-2009, 04:03 PM | #13 |
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I guess Jon just wanted to emphasize his dislike of the book than really mean it should never be released as an ebook.
I loved Silmarillion. And after reading it, it made me re-read LOTR. And it's REALLY rare for me to re-read anything. |
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