By Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

John Garth's Worlds of J.R.R. Tolkien Easton Press

16 Apr, 2021 (edited)
2021-4-16 2:41:39 PM UTC

For those that are into the Easton Press editions. This popped up in my email today. Looks like the release is forthcoming.

https://www.eastonpress.com/all-catego ... -j.r.r.-tolkien-3763.html

$156
- 8 1/16" x 10 1/2", 208pp

Features include:- Fully bound in genuine leather.
- 22kt gold deeply inlaid on the “hubbed” spine.
- Superbly printed on acid-neutral paper that lasts for generations.
- Sewn pages – not just glued like ordinary books.
- Satin-ribbon page marker.
- Gilded page ends.
- Bound in the USA. Imported materials.
- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.
- Standard shipping included at no additional charge.

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Ligandil

16 Apr, 2021
2021-4-16 2:47:35 PM UTC

It looks truly beautiful, thanks for sharing! But at $156 ... I'll pass. The standard edition is beautiful as well

Trotter

16 Apr, 2021
2021-4-16 3:27:29 PM UTC

Mr. Underhill wrote:
For those that are into the Easton Press editions. This popped up in my email today. Looks like the release is forthcoming.

https://www.eastonpress.com/all-catego ... -j.r.r.-tolkien-3763.html

Thanks I have added it to the events calendar.

Mr. Underhill
Shirrif (Moderator)

16 Apr, 2021
2021-4-16 3:48:40 PM UTC

Trotter wrote:
Mr. Underhill wrote:
For those that are into the Easton Press editions. This popped up in my email today. Looks like the release is forthcoming.

https://www.eastonpress.com/all-catego ... -j.r.r.-tolkien-3763.html

Thanks I have added it to the events calendar.

Thanks Trotter, I guess I could've done that :)

Eorl the Young
Home away from home

16 Apr, 2021
2021-4-16 11:49:47 PM UTC

Good gracious that is gorgeous!

The rest of their Tolkien books are ugly at best, but this is genuinely superb. I’ll keep it on my watch list and hope I can find it at a more affordable price at some point.

Stu

16 Apr, 2021
2021-4-16 11:52:01 PM UTC

eorl wrote:
Good gracious that is gorgeous!

The rest of their Tolkien books are ugly at best, but this is genuinely superb. I’ll keep it on my watch list and hope I can find it at a more affordable price at some point.

That is much nicer than their usual, as you say. I think they do better when they have source material to work from for the cover art, like in this case.

Berelach

17 Apr, 2021
2021-4-17 1:09:32 AM UTC

Wow... did not expect that.

Urulókë

17 Apr, 2021
2021-4-17 1:21:52 AM UTC

I think it worth noting that for the price difference between the trade edition and this one, not only do they use higher grade materials, but these two points below are also not cheap. And in my mind, well worth paying extra for.

- Rigorous inspection at every stage ensures adherence to our exacting standards.
- Superb craftsmanship and commitment to quality.

Ligandil

17 Apr, 2021
2021-4-17 4:24:15 AM UTC

eorl wrote:
Good gracious that is gorgeous!

The rest of their Tolkien books are ugly at best, but this is genuinely superb. I’ll keep it on my watch list and hope I can find it at a more affordable price at some point.

I look forward to buying it from eBay in around 10 years!

Eorl the Young
Home away from home

17 Apr, 2021
2021-4-17 5:54:17 AM UTC

Haha! Well I’m sure it’ll be on sale at some point or another this year. I think even at the current price it is worth it - both for the quality and craftsmanship of the book, and also for the fact it is full of illustrations and some great content. I have the regular hardback and it’s a delight to read. I’m just not in a position to pay full price right now.

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