Thanks to Druss for pointing out that there is a second French graphic novel that recently came out about Tolkien and World War I.
J.R.R. Tolkien et la bataille de la Somme Author: Emmanuel Beaudry Illustrator: Corentin Lecorsier Released: September 2019 Publisher: À Contresens éditions ISBN: 979-10-90408-59-3 Price: € 18.00
Again, this is a rough translation of the French description from the publisher:
Tolkien, a global author, translated in many languages, adapted into multiple films, with millions of fans, in short: a legend! The battle of the Somme, one of the deadliest in history, tens of thousands of victims, crippled, traumatized, soldiers who will never forget and who often will not rebuild completely.
JRR Tolkien was there. He saw and suffered like the others. Without a doubt, his work was inspired by this dark period that had to be exorcised to continue living, quite simply. Discover the history, the realism, the deafening impression, the tragic and graphic beauty...
Has anyone got a copy of this graphic novel? I tried to purchase it from amazon.fr, but was told it was "no longer available". Would like to review this for the Tolkien magazine "Beyond Bree". - Dis
dis wrote: Has anyone got a copy of this graphic novel? I tried to purchase it from amazon.fr, but was told it was "no longer available". Would like to review this for the Tolkien magazine "Beyond Bree". - Dis
I just ordered one through the publisher's website. If you don't manage to find a source for one I will send this copy on to you as soon as it arrives.
Got my copy today. I wasn’t expecting it to be oversized and hardcover for this price! Will look through it and enjoy the illustrations (and grind through the text with my poor French). Let me know if you still need a copy, dis.
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