7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 8:40:16 AM UTC
Tolkienbooks.net gives a nice overview of all British editions of Tolkiens writings. Does anybody know a site of similar quality that lists all US editions? Especially editions that have a different design than those in the UK.
Which US editions of Tolkiens writings would you recommend as a must have for your Tolkien collection?
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 10:39:30 AM UTC
I'd recommend none.
No, seriously, I don't collect foreign editions...
BH
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 10:50:06 AM UTC
Take a look at
http://tolkien.skwishmi.com/ for US Editions.
These are the only US Editions I have in my collection (which is mostly UK Editions ansd some German ones), because I really like the look of them.
LotR 1981 Silver Anniversary Edition
LotR Collectors Edition 1974
First Annotated Edition 1988
Hobbit Collectors Edition 1973
Hobbit 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition 1987
Hobbit Eclipse Books 1989, 1990, 1990
Easton Press Editions
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:14:20 PM UTC
The Only US editions I have are Easton Press. I didn't think I would like them, but turns out I do. I just picked up Fonstad's Atlas of Middle-Earth, and it is a really nice edition.
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:20:27 PM UTC
Oh, yes and I do have the US 1/1s of HoME, but then you can't have enough variants of that...
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:28:15 PM UTC
Yes that was my plan also. Not collecting all US editions, but only grabbing a few that look really nice.
Thanks for the US Editions site, exactly what I was looking for.
I went over your list:
- LotR 1981 Silver Anniversary Edition - On the fence
- LotR Collectors Edition 1974 - Really like this one
- First Annotated Edition 1988 - IF this is the Hobbit it looks good, there isn't anything comparable in the UK is there?
- Hobbit Collectors Edition 1973 - Very nice
- Hobbit 50th Anniversary Collectors Edition 1987 - Very nice
- Hobbit Eclipse Books 1989, 1990, 1990 - This is interesting a graphic novel of the Hobbit; didn't know they existed. Have to get this too.
- Easton Press Editions - I don't know about Easton Press, don't think their designs are very interesting. Seen these on ebay a lot.
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:41:43 PM UTC
This one I really want but I can't imagine I'll ever buy a book that's so expensive. And it's a rebinding:
Hobbit 1st American Ed
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:52:14 PM UTC
Actually Doug's Annotated Hobbit is the only UK edition, I have, that I want in a US edition at present --since it was published there first. I see copies, but they're never in the condition I want. Easton Press? --not sure. I have a EP Silmarillion, obviously...
BH
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 12:58:59 PM UTC
Unfortunately for my sins, I also collect all US Editions (and variations).
7 Oct, 2011
2011-10-7 6:14:15 PM UTC
For Easton Press:
Currently only the "Classics" (Hobbit, LOTR, Silmarillion 5 book set) is available from them, though they bring back the other editions occasionally when demand warrants. They are priced at $69 each ($345 for the set of five) including free shipping to the USA.
http://www.eastonpressbooks.com/leather/product.asp?code=0193They only ship to the USA, so if any of you international TCG folk are interested, please contact me and we can work out an order with me in the middle - just need you to cover CC or PayPal fees and shipping.
I usually see these listed (and selling) on eBay for around $100 each, but if you keep your eyes out you can get most of them for $50 or so.
I have had most of these at one point or another, but have not held on to any copies. They are a reasonable binding and good quality materials, but since there is no limitation (they just keep making more and more with no printing indications) they will never become "scarce" - I figure if I want a nice set, I will still be able to get one ten years from now for the same price, so I use my space for other books.
For a complete list of Easton Press Tolkien books:
https://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/w ... dex.php?page=Easton+Press
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