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u/PurelySC · 196 pointsr/lotr

It depends. That's definitely the order you should read them in, but if you're asking for chronological order it would be The Silmarillion, The Hobbit, and then The Lord of the Rings. The Unfinished Tales doesn't really have a spot in the chronology because it contains different stories that take place at wildly varying times.

Also, a couple of quick sidenotes. Since you at least seem pretty invested in the wider lore, make sure you don't skip the Appendices found in The Return of the King. They contain a lot of worthwhile information. Also, I would highly recommend reading The Letters of J.R.R Tolkien by Humphrey Carpenter in between The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion. It's an excellent book and contains a tremendous wealth of information relayed straight from the Author's pen.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I7JFCAY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

u/The_Jake292 · 4 pointsr/lotr

Yes, they're the exact same thing! :) I have both of these editions:

Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth

Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth

They have different titles on the cover, but the title page is exactly the same, both of which say "Unfinished Tales of Númenor and Middle-earth". Technically since the latter of the mentioned editions is bigger in dimensions, they aren't exactly the same in page-to-page comparison, but it's certain they have the same content, including the same table of contents!

Obviously the second link you provided isn't the same as the second link that I showed you, but I think it's a safe bet that the same scenario holds true with your example as well: they're the same book, but the first link we both provided simply has a different title on the cover, maybe for publishing reasons.

Hope I helped! :)

EDIT: Mentioned table of contents; changed wording

u/GondorLibrarian · 7 pointsr/lotr

Unfortunately, there's not really one standard way to learn Tolkien's languages, so some courses disagree with each other, and it's important to watch out for what the author of any given course decided vs. what Tolkien intended.

That being said, I'm a huge fan of Ardalambion – the Quenya courses they have are fantastic, though a bit dense with linguistic concepts (but he teaches terminology as he goes, and the ideas are worth knowing).

For Sindarin, I've had some good experiences with Your Sindarin Textbook but it's not nearly as detailed or as easy to follow. You may also hear about David Salo's Gateway to Sindarin. Salo's the linguist who worked on the Jackson movies – his work is good if you're looking for movie Sindarin, but it's pretty non-standard regarding the Sindarin of the books.

Of course, there's also /r/Quenya and /r/Sindarin, both of which have excellent resource lists.

u/Ghost_K · 1 pointr/lotr

As far as collectibles go, check out Noble Collection's Lord of the Rings and Hobbit pages.

As for a really nice book, my favourite copy to read is this one because it is very comfortable to hold and easy on the eyes. I wish I owned my own copy of that. As far as collectible, this one is pretty epic.

u/mfranko88 · 1 pointr/lotr

For anybody generally interested in the LotR music, but not necessarily this idea of mine, there's a small underground scene across various LotR blogs, forums, etc. that specialize in following Shore's music (A Magpie's Nest is perhaps the most comprehensive of the fan sites), and there's even a book professionally analyzing the music for anybody truly nutty about the music. It's written in a way that's mostly accessible to non-musicians, although training/education helps.

u/MattLikesMusic · 2 pointsr/lotr

It was on thinkgeek but it looks like they aren't selling it anymore for some reason (I used an old link because they don't display it on the site anymore). BUT I just found it on amazon, and for $20 off! Happy Holidays!

u/coolaswhitebread · 3 pointsr/lotr

There are Tolkien encyclopedias which I find helpful whenever I forget who certain characters are. Here's the best one in my opinion. It is also useful for lord of the rings, and when you just want to check up on some facts about the world of tolkien.

u/hot_exhaust · 16 pointsr/lotr

I wish I could but it was a gift a few years back - I just now got around to getting it framed!

Edit: /u/stupidpiscesguy has one and found an Amazon link for them if you'd like to purchase:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IE89JKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j4DUzbMN7AYJC

u/CaptainGibb · 1 pointr/lotr

This is probably the best-Robert Foster's guide was even approved by Tolkien:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0345449762?pc_redir=1413709814&robot_redir=1

Also this is probably the second best by J.E.A. Tyler:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0312339127?pc_redir=1413174325&robot_redir=1

Hope this helps

u/StupidPiscesGuy · 8 pointsr/lotr

Not OP but it looks like the same map I have...

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IE89JKM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_j4DUzbMN7AYJC

I would love to have that frame though.

u/No_i_am_me · 2 pointsr/lotr

Get her something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345538374/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_r2LOBbK44C23F

Cheap, free shipping, and contains the entire main story ( the Hobbit and all 3 books to the Lord of the Rings). There are other books to the saga, but they are more history and world building. The main story I'm sure she's referring to is in those 4 books. And if she wants the others, this is a damn good start.

u/rcubik · 5 pointsr/lotr

A good general resource is this site (particularly the 'links of interest' section if you're looking at the real world history). It should be more than enough if you're writing a typical high school paper or low level college paper. You'll probably need more for a hardcore research paper though.

I'm assuming your prior knowledge is pretty limited if you even think you can write much about Dwarvish or Black speech. Dwarvish has the most vague of grammar outlines less than a page of vocab, and Black Speech has less than that. You could talk about Elvish all day though.

If you're able to get your hands on A Gateway to Sindarin then half your paper is finished already. (Disclaimer, David Salo seems like a decent author and linguist to my amateur eyes, but he has a nasty habit of making educated guesses and treating them as fact. But as a general introduction to a complete beginner it's an amazing book.)

Other than that it's hard to recommend any singular sources that can help much beyond having complete familiarity with Tolkien's world and published books. Stay the hell away from lotr.wikia and related sites, but honestly Wikipedia itself gives a decent overview here. Just be sure to only get ideas from there and back them up yourself from the source material.

u/Wiles_ · 7 pointsr/lotr

I don't think The Hobbit won't help a whole lot with that. You could read The Silmarillion but that's even harder to read than The Lord of the Rings. If you really want to read The Lord of the Rings a companion book like this might be more helpful so you can lookup stuff as it's mentioned.

Or just don't worry about understanding everything. A lot of the stuff that gets mentioned isn't that important.

u/jsquigg · 2 pointsr/lotr

I love the atlas. You should check out “J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator”. I just got it this week and I love it


https://www.amazon.com/dp/0618083618/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yucRCbHV5B7KF

u/1hx1b6a · 2 pointsr/lotr

Got the same one from Amazon only the other day! It's a really nice version isn't it? They do a matching box with The Hobbit and LotR as well.

u/AydenHa · 1 pointr/lotr

I do, but I'm at work now. I'll let you know when I get home.

I should say, I purchased mine in March this year, paid about £40 for it via amazon.co.uk. When you check now the set isn't available anymore directly from amazon, only used and from third party sellers. Furthermore, apparently prices have risen enormously. Here are links to the set:

Amazon.co.uk

Amazon.com

I don't know what happened, but I'm sorry for suggesting this- I didn't know prices were that steep.

u/jimbolla · 1 pointr/lotr

The far left are the movie scores:

  • Fellowship
  • Two Towers
  • RotK

    What makes these particularly awesome is the included DVD audio version with 5.1 surround sound mixes.
u/star_boy2005 · 2 pointsr/lotr

I asked for the same thing a few years ago. My son did a bunch of research and they bought me this and this. They're gorgeous. The paper is a so rich feeling.

u/morcotulco · 1 pointr/lotr

There's a published recording that includes some Bombadil among other awesome stuff.

u/PM_ME_YOUR_DOGS_PLSS · 1 pointr/lotr

Might you mean something like this? If so, there's one for every movie in the original trilogy (I haven't looked for any Hobbit version). They're also on Spotify.

u/Jamessonia · 1 pointr/lotr

I got The Hobbit and LOTR in that art style from Barnes & Noble. I found both the Silmarillion and Unfinished Tales in the same style on Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0544338014/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1QXTFDF6E1WXL&coliid=I3NTWYDF0H4I6S).

u/Myelin_Sheaths · 1 pointr/lotr

[This one is pretty nice.] (http://www.amazon.com/Fellowship-Ring-Being-First-Rings/dp/0547928211/ref=sr_1_2?)
[Though I reccomend you start off with the hobbit if you haven't already read it!] (http://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-There-Back-Again/dp/054792822X)

u/AeroSpaceChair · 2 pointsr/lotr

Found a used copy of the LOTR volume sold through Barnes & Noble for close to 50 bucks:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/p/lord-of-the-rings-j-r-r-tolkien/1100188646/2662055498775?st=PLA&sid=BNB_ADL+Marketplace+Good+Used+Books+-+Desktop+Low&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=CjwKCAjw1f_pBRAEEiwApp0JKD5m5TIQV0j5oIeUCx_k3CO5SWGbu2TovY23WCXocj8ing2zYFsWRRoClWoQAvD_BwE

And this Hobbit edition does appear to be available on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-Collectors-J-R-Tolkien/dp/B00DZWPRLC

This specific version of The Hobbit was published in 1966, and the collector's edition of LOTR was published from 1972-1974 if that helps your search. They don't seem to be too hard to come by, but buying a completely non-used one may be a bit pricey.

u/Marcusj23 · 2 pointsr/lotr

BBC Dramatization of the lord of the Rings is fun to listen to. Its also on youtube

u/lotrdude · 2 pointsr/lotr

In a few more days Fellowship of the ring soundtrack will be released on CD and blu ray, including a 5.1 surround sound version. It's also available for pre-order. The vinyl will be released today (the 6th). :)

http://www.howardshore.com/the-fellowship-of-the-ring-the-complete-recordings-on-vinyl-and-back-on-cd/

https://www.amazon.com/Lord-Rings-Fellowship-Complete-Recordings/dp/B079PTDW74

u/piejesudomine · 2 pointsr/lotr

Check out Tolkien, artist and illustrator by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull. It's an incredible look at Tolkien as a visual artist, he's got a very interesting style.

u/tphelan88 · 3 pointsr/lotr

After being a fan of Tolkien since age twelve and owning the soundtracks of all the LOTR films and Unexpected Journey I only recently discovered The Lord of the Rings: The Complete Recordings. The Fellowship album has an entire track of the Elves singing A Elbereth Gilthoniel. What more can I say??

u/lord_high_exchequer · 1 pointr/lotr

In case you're up to getting a book, I highly recommend David Salo's A Gateway to Sindarin. It's about $25 on Amazon.

u/Holy_Grail_Reference · 2 pointsr/lotr

If she gets into the books then get her something from the lore. If not, then look for something else IMHO. My top wants would be these:

u/ForeverDownvoted · 21 pointsr/lotr

Interestingly enough, Amazon has had some passed down to them as well and they're selling them for 40 bucks. Goddamn OP, why you had to lie to us?

http://www.amazon.com/The-Hobbit-Collectors-Edition-Tolkien/dp/B00DZWPRLC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1397655493&sr=8-14&keywords=Hobbit+hardcover

u/FaerieStories · 8 pointsr/lotr

It's pricey, and probably aimed at people with a certain level of understanding of music theory, but if you're interested in how Shore uses leitmotifs, there is no more in-depth analysis out there than this book.

I went to a book signing when it was released and met Mr Shore.

u/ActvPlayer · 3 pointsr/lotr

Hi I did some searching and I think this link from the Amazon UK site will give you the discount:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Lord-Rings-Picture-Trilogy-Extended/dp/B003AQC1CQ

u/NZNoldor · 0 pointsr/lotr

So here's the thing about stories. The subject of a story changes depending on context. The Hobbit is all about Bilbo's Journey. The LOTR is all about Frodo's story.

Add them together, and it's all about the story of the ring being found and destroyed.

Add to that the Silmarillion, and the ring is pretty insignificant - now the story is that of the history of Arda.

As a LOTR tourguide, my entire job was about telling stories. The story of Tolkien, the story of Peter Jackson. The story of how the films were made, whatever. Everything ties together into a greater story.

My point is that the Hobbit and LOTR tie together into a greater story than either book. Just because they're not published under a single name doesn't maen they're separate.

Incidentally, they are published together:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-Lord-Rings-Fellowship-Towers/dp/0345538374/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=EZA9BD7TYRVVHP8MQYCB


Compare this with Star Wars: The first trilogy is all about Luke's journey. Add the Prequels to that, and the overall story (movies 1-6) is now that of Anakin's rise and fall. Everything you add to the smaller story changes the context. They're connected. It's like poetry.

u/TreasurerAlex · 5 pointsr/lotr

Amazon is terrible and you should call your local bookstore and see if they have it first, but Amazon does have the set for $37.


https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0395489326/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_D06DDbH6D7FN1

u/YoungZeebra · 1 pointr/lotr

If any one is looking to buy it, you can get it on amazon.

u/ebneter · 2 pointsr/lotr

Boxed set. The individual volumes are also available.

u/aleppe · 2 pointsr/lotr

Sweet Ilúvatar this was added to stock 2 weeks ago, that explains a lot.

intense hype

u/thewhoreofmordor · 1 pointr/lotr

I have this set for Hobbit, Silmarillion, Unfinished Tales: https://www.amazon.com/Hobbit-J-R-Tolkien/dp/054792822X

u/Booga-Booga · 1 pointr/lotr

Here's what I have for unfinished tales. As for Children of Hurin I have not yet found a matching one yet!


u/ShenaniganCow · 9 pointsr/lotr

Based on the box art it might be this one but without the sleeves.


Source

Edit: There's also some hardcover sets released in 2012, 2017, and the 50th Anniversary Edition

u/Quickbeamed · 2 pointsr/lotr

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/ft7/Lord-Rings-Motion-Picture-Trilogy-Extended-Blu-ray/B003AQC1CQ

This one has 15. Not sure if its the one /u/John-J-Johnson was looking for though

u/[deleted] · 1 pointr/lotr

if its this version you're thinking of getting, I would advise not purchasing. Throughout these revised editions, there are several typographical errors that sometimes change Tolkien's meaning entirely. I'd have to recommend just getting the lotr trilogy set and a separate copy of the hobbit, just to make sure youre not getting some abridged copy

EDIT: link didnt copy properly, click here to see the much criticised edition

u/Doug_Vitale · 6 pointsr/lotr

No, they are not...but I would make them an offer none the less.

Amazon

u/luukdeman111 · 1 pointr/lotr

Actually, I believe the version shown here is the not quite matching one. It doesn’t have the colored ‘arch’ on the lower half of the spine. I know this since I have the exact same versions, and was slightly disappointed when I found they didn’t quite match.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0544338014/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=&sr=

I think this is the actual matching version of silmarillion. Since it has the same dimensions (the one pictured is smaller than the box-set) and has the same golden accents on the cover that the boxed LotR/Hobbit and Children of Húrin books have you mention.

u/digitron · 23 pointsr/lotr

I don't think there is one where he has read LoTR in its entirety, but this one, narrated by him and Christopher Tolkien, comes pretty close. According to description, the quality of older excerpts is not all that great. Below is a complete listing of chapters read by JRRT and CT [Credit to a reviewer, Anonymouse, on Amazon]:

CD 1: Songs and excerpts from "The Hobbit" and "The Fellowship of the Ring" read by J.R.R. Tolkien (49 minutes)

  1. The Hobbit: Chapter 5: Riddles in the Dark (29:49)
  2. The Fellowship of the Ring: Book I: Chapter I: A Long Expected Party - The Old Walking Song (0:17)
  3. TFotR Book I: Chapter II: The Shadow of the Past - Verse of the Rings (0:52)
  4. TFotR Book I: Chapter III: Three is Company - A Walking Song (1:01)
  5. TFotR Book I: Chapter III: Three is Company - "Snow White! Snow White!" (0:38)
  6. TFotR Book I: Chapter V: A Conspiracy Unmasked - The Bath Song (0:42)
  7. TFotR Book I: Chapter V: A Conspiracy Unmasked - Farewell Song of Merry and Pippin (0:28)
  8. TFotR Book I: Chapter VI: The Old Forest - "Hey! Come merry doll!" (0:38)
  9. TFotR Book I: Chapter VI: The Old Forest - "Hop along, my little friends" (0:21)
  10. TFotR Book I: Chapter IX: At the Sign of the Prancing Pony - "The is an inn, a merry old in..." (1:53)
  11. TFotR Book I: Chapter XI: A Knife in the Dark - The Fall of Gil-Galad (0:25)
  12. TFotR Book I: Chapter XI: A Knife in the Dark - Song of Beren and Luthien (3:06)
  13. TFotR Book I: Chapter XII: Flight to the Ford - Sam's Rhyme of the Troll (2:36)
  14. TFotR Book II: Chapter I: Many Meetings - "They got up and withdrew quietly..." (0:31)
  15. TFotR Book II: Chapter IV: A Journey in the Dark - Song of Durin (1:43)
  16. TFotR Book II: Chapter VI: Lothlorien - Song of Nimrodel (1:43)
  17. TFotR Book II: Chapter VII: The Mirror of Galadriel - Frodo's Lament for Gandalf (0:58)
  18. TFotR Book II: Chapter VIII: Farewell to Lorien - Galadriel's Song of Eldamar ("Namarie Alatriello naina Loreindesse", Galadriel's Lament in Lorien, spoken version) (0:48)

    CD 2: Songs and excerpts from "The Two Towers", "The Return of the King", "The Fellowship of the Ring", and "The Adventure os Tom Bombadil" read by J.R.R. Tolkien (73 minutes)

  19. The Two Towers: Book III: Chapter I: The Departure of Boromir - Lament for Boromir (2:39)
  20. TTT Book III: Chapter IV: Treebeard - The Long List of the Ents (1:20)
  21. TTT Book III: Chapter IV: Treebeard - Treebeard's Song (1:15)
  22. TTT Book III: Chapter IV: Treebeard - The Ent and the Ent-wife (2:15)
  23. TTT Book III: Chapter IV: Treebeard - Bregalad's Song (0:43)
  24. TTT Book III: Chapter IV: Treebeard - The Ent's Marching Song (1:09)
  25. TTT Book III: Chapter VI: The King of the Golden Hall - Lament for Rohirrim (0:37)
  26. TTT Book III: Chapter VI: The King of the Golden Hall - Gandalf's Song of Lorien (0:25)
  27. TTT Book IV: Chapter II: The Passage of the Marshes - Gollumn's Song (0:57)
  28. TTT Book IV: Chapter III: The Black Gate is Closed - Oliphaunt (0:57)
  29. TTT Book IV: Chapter IV: Of Herbs and Stewed Rabbit - "A little way back along the lake..." (7:39)
  30. The Return of the King: Book V: Chapter III: The Muster of Rohan - Lament for Theodeon (1:07)
  31. TRotK Book V: Chapter V: The Ride of the Rohirrim - "Then since we must look for fell deeds..." (8:41)
  32. TRotK Book V: Chapter VI: The Battle of the Pellennor Fields - Song for the Mounds of Mundburg (1:36)
  33. TRotK Book VI: Chapter III: Mound Doom - "There at the bend it ws cut deep..." (7:09)
  34. TRotK Book VI: Chapter V: The Steward and the King - The Eagle Song (0:47)
  35. The Fellowship of the Ring: Book II: Chapter VIII: Farewell to Lorien - Galadriel's Lament in Lorien ("Namarie Alatriello naina Loreindesse", sung version) (1:27)
  36. TFotR Book II: Chapter I: Many Meetings - A Elbereth Gilthoniel! (from the Tom Bombadil sessions) (0:16)
  37. TFotR Book II: Chapter VIII: Farewell to Lorien - Galadriel's Lament in Lorien (alternate spoken version from the Tom Bombadil sessions) (1:05)
  38. The Adventures of Tom Bombadil - "Old Tom Bombadil..." (6:53)
  39. TAoTB - Errantry (2:54)
  40. TAoTB - Princess Mee (1:37)
  41. TAoTB - The Man in the Moon Came Down Too Soon (3:41)
  42. TAoTB - Perry-The-Winkle (4:27)
  43. TAoTB - The Mewlips (1:26)
  44. TAoTB - The Hoard (3:34)
  45. TAoTB - The Sea-Bells (5:16)

    CD 3: Excerpts from "The Silmarillion" read by Christopher Tolkien (68 minutes)

  46. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 1 - "The story tells that after the battle in which Morgoth..." (1:37)
  47. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 2 - "Then there came a time near dawn on the eve of spring..." (10:31)
  48. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 3 - "The story tells that Beren, leaving.." (8:12)
  49. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 4 - "In the time when Sauron cast Beren into the pit..." (3:19)
  50. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 5 - "The story tells that Huan found Luthien..." (7:53)
  51. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 6 - "The story tells that Huan returned to..." (35:16)
  52. Chapter 19: Of Beren and Luthien: Part 7 and Chapter 20: Paragraph 1 - "It is said that Beren and Luthien returned..." (1:33)

    CD 4: Excerpts from "The Silmarillion" read by Christopher Tolkien (60 minutes)

  53. Chapter 8: Of the Darkening of Valinor: Part 1 - "When Manwe heard of the ways that Melkor had taken..." (11:44)
  54. Chapter 8: Of the Darkening of Valinor: Part 2 - "So the great darkness fell upon Valinor..." (2:47)
  55. Chapter 9: On the Flight of the Noldor: Part 1 - "After a time a great concourse gathered about the ring of doom..." (14:40)
  56. Chapter 9: On the Flight of the Noldor: Part 2 - "Now when it was known that Morgoth had escaped from Valinor..." (13:52)
  57. Chapter 9: On the Flight of the Noldor: Part 3 - "Now Feanor led the Noldor northward..." (17:40)