My teacher Chris Buckle read the hobbit to us at Primary school in 1978. I was 9 years old and we would all lounge on a big pile of cushions during story time. He always managed to stop at a critical point and leave us wanting to hear more. I’m still mad for Middle Earth in my 50’s. Thank you Chris and thank you Tolkien.
@@lisa8202 I've just seen. I'm super-pumped for this! 😁 Thanks for sharing the news, because I totally would have been none the wiser. Now the question is how many times I'm going to binge listen to it. 🤔🤪
just finished the audiobook... i simply can't express how blown away i was by serkis's performance at the same time being blown away by hearing tolkien's story for the first time.
This was probably the best audiobook I have ever expeienced and for me is the best way to experience the timeless classic that is the Hobbit. I really hope to see him do the Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion, it would be a great service to those novels and their accessability outside the films (Especially The Silmarillion).
Audiobooks are the modern version of how families used to gather around the one-speaker analog radio in the family sitting room at night and listen to late-night broadcasts; broadcasters used to read stories on the radio.
I'd love it if Mr. Serkis could narrate The Lord of the Rings too! I just started listening to The Hobbit for the first time since I was about 10, and was thinking "strooth this reader is incredible!!" ...didn't realize at the time it was Andy Serkis :D (edit: Martin Shaw read my old copy but it was abridged!)
Please do Unfinished Tales Next! As it's the only Tolkien book to not have a high-quality audiobook. I know it's not an ideal one but it's such a great collection of works which I would love to have an offical audiobook copy for!
For me no one will ever top the Rob Inglis audiobook versions of the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings they are just perfect in every way but I bet this will be great in its own right .
listened to his audio recording. i had no clue who he was to be honest. amazing books, movies, etc. the appeal to me 20 years later is all the backstory.
I'm only 10 minutes into the audiobook and I already love it. I usually listen to audiobooks at double speed or more, but I can't seem to do that here. I find I love the way he performs too much.
There is literally nothing better than this reading of LoTR. Absolutely amazing. If he wants to do the Silmarillion, I will buuuuyyy that too! Haha. Keep up the hard work!
Overall, I guess The Hobbit is my favourite movie. In terms of books... Harder to say it but probably the Hobbit also wins. Because the whole atmosphere is not as heavy, there is not as much impending doom. I often feel like The Hobbit is the fun, younger brother in the family.
0:48 I don’t think he was reading the Alan Lee illustrated edition of the Hobbit when he was 9. As far as I’m aware, that wasn’t published earlier than 1997.
Just Bought rob inglis lord of the rings unabridged version almost bought the hobbit of Rob to til I saw Andy version if he does an other version of lord of the rings I wil buy them again 🙈
I just found out from another commenter: Andy Serkis is reading LOTR and the full versions will be released on Audible on Sep 16!!! I pre-ordered them already, this is insanely exciting :D (I love LOTR but the Rob Inglis narration has never grabbed me, nor did the BBC dramatized version. Andy Serkis version of LOTR will be one of the greatest audiobooks ever!!!!!!) ^_^
Does the audiobook goes paired with the the hobbit ? I mean can i leave the audiobook on and follow the reading in my Hobbit book its a harpercollins edition. ? or is there a specific edition for these?
Andy is Awesome as Gollum in The Hobbit Film and Lord of the Rings Films. Would be great to hear him read Lord of the Rings aswell. When i found the Hobbit Audiobook on Amazon i just had to get it. Been in love with Tolkien books Since i was 18 years old. So half my life time. Smile.
My teacher Chris Buckle read the hobbit to us at Primary school in 1978. I was 9 years old and we would all lounge on a big pile of cushions during story time. He always managed to stop at a critical point and leave us wanting to hear more.
I’m still mad for Middle Earth in my 50’s. Thank you Chris and thank you Tolkien.
Do more. Do more. Do more. Do more. Please for the love of all Middle Earth, do more!
It's officially announced!! He's doing the Lord of the Rings
@@lisa8202 For reals? 😲
@@chriswilko18 yes!! I'm not joking, look it up, I'm soooo happy he's doing it
@@lisa8202 I've just seen. I'm super-pumped for this! 😁 Thanks for sharing the news, because I totally would have been none the wiser. Now the question is how many times I'm going to binge listen to it. 🤔🤪
@@chriswilko18 absolutely agree! I will devour these audiobooks 🤤
I listenes to the audiobook and it was the greatest audiobook experience I have ever had.
I hope, Andy does the lord of the rings!
Me too!
Well I'm happy to tell you that it's officially announced that he's doing the lord of the rings :D
@@lisa8202 omg this is great news. Thank you!
The theatrical audiobook that already exists for LOTR is awesome. I highly suggest it.
The Riddles in the Dark chapter is a masterpiece... Now I will never be able to read that chapter if it's not along with Andy's portrayal
Ive always wondered how hed interpret that, excited to get to that part
I agree. That is indeed the greatest chapter of the book. Chapter 5. Riddles in the Dark.
His love both the book and the role as Gollum shines through in the recording. You can hear him smile through the recording when Gollum appears
just finished the audiobook... i simply can't express how blown away i was by serkis's performance at the same time being blown away by hearing tolkien's story for the first time.
He's reading LOTR now, it will be released on Audible Sep 16!!! :D
This was probably the best audiobook I have ever expeienced and for me is the best way to experience the timeless classic that is the Hobbit. I really hope to see him do the Lord of the Rings or The Silmarillion, it would be a great service to those novels and their accessability outside the films (Especially The Silmarillion).
He's officially narrating the lord of the rings!! It was announced 2 days ago or sth :D
Audiobooks are the modern version of how families used to gather around the one-speaker analog radio in the family sitting room at night and listen to late-night broadcasts; broadcasters used to read stories on the radio.
I'd love it if Mr. Serkis could narrate The Lord of the Rings too! I just started listening to The Hobbit for the first time since I was about 10, and was thinking "strooth this reader is incredible!!" ...didn't realize at the time it was Andy Serkis :D (edit: Martin Shaw read my old copy but it was abridged!)
Good news! He did LOTR and it's being released in a couple weeks!
@@NG-fi1nn I didn't believe you haha so I Googled it and OMG YOU'RE RIGHT. This is such good news gah I can't wait!!!
@@NG-fi1nn thanks so much for telling me. I just pre-ordered all three books :D
Please do Unfinished Tales Next! As it's the only Tolkien book to not have a high-quality audiobook. I know it's not an ideal one but it's such a great collection of works which I would love to have an offical audiobook copy for!
The T shirt looks like Tolkien's line drawing of the Misty Mountains in the map 😍 Andy is just fabulous in all his roles, thanks Andy .
For me no one will ever top the Rob Inglis audiobook versions of the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings they are just perfect in every way but I bet this will be great in its own right .
listened to his audio recording. i had no clue who he was to be honest. amazing books, movies, etc. the appeal to me 20 years later is all the backstory.
I listened to this audiobook and it is sooo good. Please consider having him read the lord of the rings books, I'm happy to put down more money
He's officially narrating the lord of the rings!!
@@lisa8202 omg! Really?!
@@Yvonne1137 Yess!! Look it up, I can't believe it either, sooo happy
@@lisa8202 omg! I'm so excited! 😭😭 Thank you so much for letting me know!
I'm only 10 minutes into the audiobook and I already love it. I usually listen to audiobooks at double speed or more, but I can't seem to do that here. I find I love the way he performs too much.
Was the best audiobook version of the Hobbit I have ever heard truly loved it.
What a great voice have Mr Serkis 👏
I absolutely love this production! Andy Serkis's performance is incredible. Storytelling comfort food
Best reading I've heard in a long time.
Need Andy to do the Audio Versions of the Lord Of The Rings.. This is a must
They are released in September :)
Best audio book I have ever listened to please do The Lord of the Rings
Your reading is utterly incredible to hear; so visual I could touch the characters ... thank you many times over.
Insane! I'm listening to this right now! Incredible the algorithms are doing their job today! Truly a magical experience.
Andy serkis is a legend
WOW!!!
Amazing job Andy!
THANK YOU =D
#TolkienTalk
This was such a pleasure to watch. Thank you very much!
I absolutely love the audio books and the voice actors ⚔
I would love it if he could do the lord of the rings trilogy!
Your wish has come true!
I hope that Andy records the rest of the books in audio form!
There is literally nothing better than this reading of LoTR. Absolutely amazing. If he wants to do the Silmarillion, I will buuuuyyy that too! Haha. Keep up the hard work!
This is one of the greatest things of my lifetime
We are listening to this book right now, trully loving it. You are amazing!
Lord of the rings! Lord of the rings! Lord of the rings!
i´m listening while reading the book, what a great experience
Can you believe how lucky this guy is? Ever since he was able to read, he's had every single book read to him by Andy Serkis!
I respect a man with a gavel. ;)
This is restricted in the USA apparently?
The links doesn't allow me to buy this version.
He absolutely needs to read the LOTR series as well!
Overall, I guess The Hobbit is my favourite movie. In terms of books... Harder to say it but probably the Hobbit also wins. Because the whole atmosphere is not as heavy, there is not as much impending doom. I often feel like The Hobbit is the fun, younger brother in the family.
0:48 I don’t think he was reading the Alan Lee illustrated edition of the Hobbit when he was 9. As far as I’m aware, that wasn’t published earlier than 1997.
Time machine....
Need whispersync so badly! It’s so difficult for me to only have audio without being able to read along with the text :(
Just Bought rob inglis lord of the rings unabridged version almost bought the hobbit of Rob to til I saw Andy version if he does an other version of lord of the rings I wil buy them again 🙈
I just found out from another commenter: Andy Serkis is reading LOTR and the full versions will be released on Audible on Sep 16!!! I pre-ordered them already, this is insanely exciting :D (I love LOTR but the Rob Inglis narration has never grabbed me, nor did the BBC dramatized version. Andy Serkis version of LOTR will be one of the greatest audiobooks ever!!!!!!) ^_^
Notice his new Zeeland T-shirt
Anyone know where I can find that shirt?
Does anyone know what microphone he is using to record this?
Does the audiobook goes paired with the the hobbit ? I mean can i leave the audiobook on and follow the reading in my Hobbit book its a harpercollins edition. ? or is there a specific edition for these?
Is he doing his Gollum voice at 7:34?
Can this be done in audacity?
Is this him? Is this him? The guy frommmm... black panther?😀
Yes, he is
But he's better in lotr
Gollum himself, in the flesh.
Andy is Awesome as Gollum in The Hobbit Film and Lord of the Rings Films. Would be great to hear him read Lord of the Rings aswell. When i found the Hobbit Audiobook on Amazon i just had to get it. Been in love with Tolkien books Since i was 18 years old. So half my life time. Smile.
that shirt kinda looks likd joy divison
Leopold Paul Singleton.
Please please please do Lord of the Rings!
Gollum reading The Hobbit??!
Felagund? ????? /trace
Leopold Paul Singleton.