Haha. I have my own Precious. I found it in the deepest, darkest place in all of the world. A place so dark, only the bravest may enter. A place called...........Hot Topic
Ok so the latest edition of the Simarillion includes both Morgoth's Ring & The War of The Jewels? The reason I ask is because I'm going to start reading them as I loved the movies and I've always been told the books are amazing, so I was planning on starting with, 1.The Hobbit, 2. Lord of The Rings Trilogy and 3. Simarillion. If you have any advice/input on direction like that, be much appreciated! Thanks
Yes, I would read them in that order if I were you. The Hobbit will basically give you an intro to Middle-Earth and open you up to the world. Lotr will obviously be amazing. I try to read the trilogy at least once each year (never gets old), and the Silmarillion will at last make your appreciate of Tolkien and his world skyrocket. You will be introduced to the eldest of days and the beginning, so when you are done and look back, you see how the events of lotr came to be. Its just really amazing.
Chinese here. i plan to collecte TOLKIEN's middle earth history but there in China sales only paper edition😕i want the same as your hard edition too,but it seems hard edition doesnt export to China
Of all the books in your shelf, I’m most interested in your last one; “Atlas of Middle Earth”. May I have the ISBN of your book pls? Thanks in advance.
You would read them exactly how they are lined up. The whole thing together is like a timeline of Tolkiens work, elder days, lotr years, back to the elder days.
The Book of Lost Tales, Part I (1983) The Book of Lost Tales, Part II (1984) The Lays of Beleriand (1985) The Shaping of Middle-earth (1986) The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987) The Return of the Shadow (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 1) (1988) The Treason of Isengard (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 2) (1989) The War of the Ring (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 3) (1990) Sauron Defeated (includes The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 4) (1992) Morgoth's Ring (The Later Silmarillion Volume 1) (1993) The War of the Jewels (The Later Silmarillion Volume 2) (1994) The Peoples of Middle-earth (1996)
Look on Ebay or Amazon. That is where I got mine. You have to be careful with Amazon because they might not come with the dust jackets. Ebay is where I got all of mine except 1 or 2. It will end up being more expensive than the paperback books, but well worth it once they are on your shelf!
So if I understand correctly, what we know today as the fellowship of the ring is the return of the shadow, the two towers is the treason of Isengard, and the return of the king is the war of the ring? What about the silmarillion and the hobbit? Another Question, when you say they are the story behind the creation process you mean these aren't actual books/stories but they're commentary on other stories instead? I'm confused.
Just saw this comment. Sorry. Yes you're right on the relationship to the titles. The hobbit is not really mentioned in this set. The silmarillion is books 1-5 and 10-11. They are a compilation of related stories and tales on the elder days that was eventually all put together by his son to become the silmarillion. And yes they are basically a large commentary that is accompanied by original writings of tolkien.
+Tyrone Jenkkins Hey, yes they do go in this order. They are set up in the order Tolkien worked on his writings. The Elder days first and other stories surround them, lotr, and then back to the elder days
You can start from book 1 and go straight through until the last or you could begin with the last book and go backwards or read any one you want in any order. Overall, it’s kind of a chronological work of Tolkien’s writings from the earliest stages to the last in order. But in my opinion you don’t have to read them in order To get the full scope of things
Could you do a video about the new shadow talking about what Tolkien had intended and maybe some of your theories on where he would have taken the story I have an interest in it because I'm kind of writing a fantasy story based on the idea that Tolkien had
Screaming Joker Productions yeah I'll look up on that some. I've heard of it and have some interest in it too. I've heard that Tolkien had an interest in others carrying on some of his work. And I would love to hear more about your story. I just got finished a few months ago writing my first Novel. Took 4 years but was worth it. Currently looking for an editor.
Kirigaya Kazuto If you want an almost complete view of Middle-Earth’s lore reading The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and the LotR is enough, but if you want to know more you can read the books that you consider worthier to enlarge your knowledges. I personally advise you Unfinished Tales, which is not part of the History of Middle-Earth’ series but it’s definitely a better alternative than reading a bunch of redundant informations and drafts.
Bro. You got all the books, action figures, and the ring. You are a huge nerd...........I like you!
The precious was supposed to have remained hidden...lol
Haha. I have my own Precious. I found it in the deepest, darkest place in all of the world. A place so dark, only the bravest may enter. A place called...........Hot Topic
Desert Rang3r lol
Hey I have no idea about this books before. Of it's limited
My favorite stories are from the 1st era, specially the oath of Fëanor and the children of Húrin
My dream collection...
(Trumpets) Finally, I am getting all these 12 Volume hardbacks (already got the 3 Vol Box set now) . Exactly all these. Truly happy.
You need a nice antique bookcase or something nice with some scrolled woodwork to keep those in. Those books deserve it.
Frostbyte380 you are absolutely right. I just moved recently and actually working on one now! I'll do a vid once I have it together
Ok so the latest edition of the Simarillion includes both Morgoth's Ring & The War of The Jewels? The reason I ask is because I'm going to start reading them as I loved the movies and I've always been told the books are amazing, so I was planning on starting with, 1.The Hobbit, 2. Lord of The Rings Trilogy and 3. Simarillion.
If you have any advice/input on direction like that, be much appreciated!
Thanks
Yes, I would read them in that order if I were you. The Hobbit will basically give you an intro to Middle-Earth and open you up to the world. Lotr will obviously be amazing. I try to read the trilogy at least once each year (never gets old), and the Silmarillion will at last make your appreciate of Tolkien and his world skyrocket. You will be introduced to the eldest of days and the beginning, so when you are done and look back, you see how the events of lotr came to be. Its just really amazing.
@stevzor we have the same platform of Tolkien reading! Nice!
The Silmarillion does not include Morgoth's Ring or The War Of The Jewels, as those books are just collections of early drafts.
The book of lost tales 1 and 2 is awesome it's like the Silmarillion but written as a novel like lord of the rings. It's underrated.
Could you link where you purchased those from?? I've never even seen hardback versions of those!
Chinese here. i plan to collecte TOLKIEN's middle earth history but there in China sales only paper edition😕i want the same as your hard edition too,but it seems hard edition doesnt export to China
Of all the books in your shelf, I’m most interested in your last one; “Atlas of Middle Earth”. May I have the ISBN of your book pls? Thanks in advance.
Wooow! Where did u got al those books!!??? You are a huge fan of Tolkien…I love you!
Where did you Get them !?
New reader here. I got a question, so all these books are included in the deluxe 3 parts history of middle earth black cover books?
Yes, they are.
How would you read the 12 volumes in order???
You would read them exactly how they are lined up. The whole thing together is like a timeline of Tolkiens work, elder days, lotr years, back to the elder days.
The Book of Lost Tales, Part I (1983)
The Book of Lost Tales, Part II (1984)
The Lays of Beleriand (1985)
The Shaping of Middle-earth (1986)
The Lost Road and Other Writings (1987)
The Return of the Shadow (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 1) (1988)
The Treason of Isengard (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 2) (1989)
The War of the Ring (The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 3) (1990)
Sauron Defeated (includes The History of The Lord of the Rings Volume 4) (1992)
Morgoth's Ring (The Later Silmarillion Volume 1) (1993)
The War of the Jewels (The Later Silmarillion Volume 2) (1994)
The Peoples of Middle-earth (1996)
I'm about to get these I'm the 3 volume set that's all black.. I'm glad i found this lol
these are awesome. thanks for sharing
Which book talks about Arnor and the Kingdom of Angmar? I'm kind of a nazgul fan and want to know more about them by reading.😕😕
Aiman Suriaprakash that would probably be more in unfinished tales but it could be in lost tales
how good are these books?
I hate that so many of these are really expensive.
why some books have illustrated cover while others dont have?
Where can I get this History of lotr version? All I can find is the paperback and the box set :/
Look on Ebay or Amazon. That is where I got mine. You have to be careful with Amazon because they might not come with the dust jackets. Ebay is where I got all of mine except 1 or 2. It will end up being more expensive than the paperback books, but well worth it once they are on your shelf!
How many are there?
Where can I buy all that?
So if I understand correctly, what we know today as the fellowship of the ring is the return of the shadow, the two towers is the treason of Isengard, and the return of the king is the war of the ring?
What about the silmarillion and the hobbit?
Another Question, when you say they are the story behind the creation process you mean these aren't actual books/stories but they're commentary on other stories instead? I'm confused.
Just saw this comment. Sorry. Yes you're right on the relationship to the titles. The hobbit is not really mentioned in this set. The silmarillion is books 1-5 and 10-11. They are a compilation of related stories and tales on the elder days that was eventually all put together by his son to become the silmarillion. And yes they are basically a large commentary that is accompanied by original writings of tolkien.
@@megaknizzle THANKS!
So do the books go in this order or some other order (sorry if this is a bit of a noob question)
+Tyrone Jenkkins Hey, yes they do go in this order. They are set up in the order Tolkien worked on his writings. The Elder days first and other stories surround them, lotr, and then back to the elder days
+megaknizzle ok thanks I was wanting to get into these books but didn't know where to start
Same, I'm trying to get into the series more but I don't know where to start with the Tolkien world
Hi is your book of lost tales 1 is a Book Club EDITION?
No it isnt, but the BoLT 2 is!
What order do i read it
You can start from book 1 and go straight through until the last or you could begin with the last book and go backwards or read any one you want in any order. Overall, it’s kind of a chronological work of Tolkien’s writings from the earliest stages to the last in order. But in my opinion you don’t have to read them in order To get the full scope of things
Awesome
How many of these are your favorite ones?
*Yes*
(sorry jk, they are all good)
Could you do a video about the new shadow talking about what Tolkien had intended and maybe some of your theories on where he would have taken the story
I have an interest in it because I'm kind of writing a fantasy story based on the idea that Tolkien had
Screaming Joker Productions yeah I'll look up on that some. I've heard of it and have some interest in it too. I've heard that Tolkien had an interest in others carrying on some of his work. And I would love to hear more about your story. I just got finished a few months ago writing my first Novel. Took 4 years but was worth it. Currently looking for an editor.
what if the story at the end of the peoples of middle earth was actually what inspired shadow of mordor
Ok but most of this are not translated
And you _still_ say "Sauron" incorrectly :-)
Most of the books are included in Silmarillion so you don't need to buy all of them just read Silmarillion 😂
Really? Are in these books not more information than in the Silmarilion? Because they look so thick. P.S. sorry for my bad english.
Kirigaya Kazuto none of these are included in The Silmarillion, but some of these have parts that were early drafts of parts of The Silmarillion
Kirigaya Kazuto If you want an almost complete view of Middle-Earth’s lore reading The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and the LotR is enough, but if you want to know more you can read the books that you consider worthier to enlarge your knowledges. I personally advise you Unfinished Tales, which is not part of the History of Middle-Earth’ series but it’s definitely a better alternative than reading a bunch of redundant informations and drafts.
Simon ᛋ i guess they are kind of redundant... not for everyone but still really cool :)
None of these are included in the silmarillion. 😐 have you read the books?