The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition) by J.R.R. Tolkien Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)
Book Review: If you have a copy printed in the last 10 years don't bother
Summary: 5 Stars
Sure this is a handsome, sturdy edition, but nothing new here. Some Tolkien paintings are nice, slip case is nice, but its hardly a revised text, it's the same text they've been printing for years.
If you have the red-leatherette version or the magnificent Allen Lee Illustrated version don't go this route. If all you have is three volume or paperback, this ones a nice addition.
I would, however, recomend the Allen Lee version, the text is not only complete, but the page numbers are correct and do not start over at "1" with the Two Towers and ROTK. Plus, Peter Jacksons films look exactly like the Allen Lee illustrations, some are so close they look like he was painting the film, not the other way around.
So, nice copy, but not an upgrade.
Book Review: True Splendour!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
It's amazing! One of my most exciting dreams has come true! I'm now the owner of an english edition of "The Lord of the Rings". And a truly spectacular edition it is, I might add. The mere fact of reading such a story using such a book, makes one enjoy the expierence even more vividly. I do not exaggerate by saying that Master Tolkien would be proud of this work. This edition is a masterpiece in itself.Book Review: Definitive Edition
Summary: 5 Stars
As an owner of numerous editions, I welcome this latest revision in honour of the 50th anniversary. The soft leather cover is quite nice to the touch and the printing quality is superlative. The numerous revisions to the text are welcome and the two-coloured printing in spots is similar to the deluxe editions from 30 years ago.If you desire an excellent edition at a very affordable price, this is the one to get. Highly recommended.
Book Review: 400 textual corrections...
Summary: 3 Stars
This book is great! Over the years, the red book has gone through some minor typos every time it's been reproduced! Going unnoticed, there was finally a study for it, and the number was 400! Word usages, accent marks, and spelling were among these errors! All fixed, which is great for Tolkien fans! I want to read as close to what he wrote the first time he though of it! And, this is it! I wish all these movie editions and minor garbage books would quit being made...but, they're out to make money...so, why not milk the movie for all it's worth! Anyhoo...things I don't like about this edition! I think it's too thick and not wide enough! I dislike beyond imagination the gold edges of these pages! Especially how the pages are stuck together when first opened! Also...it's only the 50th anniversary of "The Fellowship of the Ring"! Not the whole Trilogy! But, overall a great book! =o)Book Review: great edition at least just for the 400 textual corrections
Summary: 5 Stars
i have several versions, but this one is probably the most accurate and i feel that if you are a hardcore tolkien fan, you owe it to yourself to pick this book up.
in addition, the 5 book set is by Easton Press (not Eastern) and they are available directly from Eastonpress.com. they are 5 volumes (lord of the rings, hobbit and silmarillion).
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addition: if you are interested, there are UK versions of this book (in addition to a limited edition of the Hobbit). also, at least 3 paperback versions exist of the new 50th anniversary, corrected edition of LotR at least in the UK/Canada.