29 Feb, 2020
(edited)Edited by Urulókë on 2020/2/29 16:46:38
2020/2/29 15:34:53 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Came across two editions of Unfinished Tales, "ordinary" hardback and deluxe, both illustrated by Alan Lee, John Howe, and Ted Nasmith on UK Amazon. Perhaps to be issued in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Unfinished Tales?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unfinished-Tales-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0008387966/ref=sr_1_15? https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unfinished-Tales-J-R-Tolkien/dp/0008387958/ref=sr_1_16?
29 Feb, 2020
2020/2/29 15:46:19 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Yes, it is a 40th anniversary edition. The art I have seen is amazing!
Now that it is breaking publicly I can talk about it, whew! More soon.
29 Feb, 2020
2020/2/29 16:46:00 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
In Peter Griffin's voice: "Uh-oh....!" ($$$).
I'm guessing the size dimensions will be the 'standard' size? (not over-sized like
The Lord of the Rings 60th anniversary illustrated edition or Jemima Catlin's illustrated
Hobbit (reg or deluxe) )
I'm also curious if this will feature
new artwork, or if it's a compilation of their existing material. Either way, I'm curious to see/know more - most notable, the cover art.
I appreciate whatever details can be shared at this point in time.
Also, it looks like there may be a paperback equal coming soon - r at the very 'least' similar cover art:
https://www.tolkien.co.uk/products/unfinished-tales-j-r-r-tolkien-9780261102163/ (as of this posting, the cover art merely says 'Image Coming Soon.')
29 Feb, 2020
2020/2/29 16:48:57 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
That paperback is not the new edition.
All three artists are making new artwork for the new illustrated edition, that I am aware of. Standard disclaimers apply, of course, as I am not involved in the production of the book and things can change too.
29 Feb, 2020
2020/2/29 16:52:25 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Cool! Looking forward to the 'official reveal' (cover art, synopsis of these editions, etc) There could be one more deluxe for me to get.....we'll see....)
1 Mar, 2020
2020/3/1 4:34:41 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
This is the first illustrated edition I have been excited by in a long time. No coincidence that it isn't just more Alan Lee.
1 Mar, 2020
2020/3/1 6:22:58 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
I like anything Alan Lee. And I’m curious to see how their three distinctive styles will complement each other.
1 Mar, 2020
2020/3/1 11:07:36 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
So... if this is going to have an option of a "deluxe" format does this mean we might assume the current deluxe format is officially nearing the end in terms of new releases? G&GK to be the last do we think? The current format of deluxes has been on the go since 2004 (H), which is quite a long time.
1 Mar, 2020
2020/3/1 12:04:40 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
Khamûl wrote:
So... if this is going to have an option of a "deluxe" format does this mean we might assume the current deluxe format is officially nearing the end in terms of new releases? G&GK to be the last do we think? The current format of deluxes has been on the go since 2004 (H), which is quite a long time.
I think you are right, G&GK is probably the last.
1 Mar, 2020
2020/3/1 14:48:26 (GMT) Greenwich Mean Time, London, Dublin, Lisbon, Casablanca, Monrovia
I doubt it. Not all Tolkien’s works can be illustrated like this, nor will there be a market for all his lesser known works at the higher price point of £100, so I suspect the new deluxes will be more for his better known works. But who knows 🤷🏻♂️