This is like a joke. First they sell the "bad" edition, now they release the "improved" one, like they are that cheap...
Has anyone bought a copy of "Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flora-Middle- ... collsguid-21&linkCode=osi
Is it well researched?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flora-Middle- ... collsguid-21&linkCode=osi
Is it well researched?
I have bought it, based on recommendations from others I trust on Facebook conversations. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, though.
Here is John David Cofield's review for example: http://amzn.to/2rg2cKv
Here is John David Cofield's review for example: http://amzn.to/2rg2cKv
Urulöké wrote:
I have bought it, based on recommendations from others I trust on Facebook conversations. Haven't had a chance to read it yet, though.
Here is John David Cofield's review for example: http://amzn.to/2rg2cKv
Given that I am now middle-aged, and therefore enjoy gardening (despite previously having no interest), I must admit that I am tempted by this title, even if its existence seems like a bit of a stretch.
It is a very decent book and well researched. Walter Judd has a professional grasp of horticulture and is a pleasure to read. His sons illustrations are simple and informative.
If one has an interest in flora and Tolkien then I would suggest it is a great read. It is in no way essential but as my profession is horticulture based I was into this book and looked forward to its release.
It is well researched and well referenced to the major works of Tolkien research and to the work of Tolkien itself (naturally) while still needing at times to 'reach' but not a David Day 'reach', more educated and thoughtful in its approach. When it has to make an assumption it is done with respect.
Overall I think this is a wonderful book, full of facts and it does I feel show how much Tolkien cared for the world he was building.
If one has an interest in flora and Tolkien then I would suggest it is a great read. It is in no way essential but as my profession is horticulture based I was into this book and looked forward to its release.
It is well researched and well referenced to the major works of Tolkien research and to the work of Tolkien itself (naturally) while still needing at times to 'reach' but not a David Day 'reach', more educated and thoughtful in its approach. When it has to make an assumption it is done with respect.
Overall I think this is a wonderful book, full of facts and it does I feel show how much Tolkien cared for the world he was building.
17 Jan, 2018
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2018-1-17 4:08:32 PM UTC
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2018-1-17 4:08:32 PM UTC
Q: Where is the Flora book printed?
Also, thanks for the Deluxe HoME pictures, Stu. Did you order this one:
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Com ... &qid=1516205808251&sr=1-5
I am glad to see the LEGO version is the same height as the other Deluxe Edition books and looks very nice on the shelf (it is now matching, as it was expected). It seems most of the issues I had with it have been corrected in this "improved 1st print". I will buy this now to complete my collection as I don't have any versions of HoME anyways. Now I'm thinking maybe Kullervo also gets a "1st print" by LEGO?
As a side note, LEGO is clearly the best printer HC regularly uses and I wonder why they don't stop fooling around and stick with them for all their prints (at least the Deluxe stuff). I wonder how much more expensive is it to print with LEGO vs other, and if the extra cost of printing with them is not "made up" by the extra sales they get from positive word-of-mouth and reviews that typically follows a job well done (and I expect also a lesser % of returns due to misprints and quality issues). Would it help at all if we sent HC comments regarding this?
Also, thanks for the Deluxe HoME pictures, Stu. Did you order this one:
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Com ... &qid=1516205808251&sr=1-5
I am glad to see the LEGO version is the same height as the other Deluxe Edition books and looks very nice on the shelf (it is now matching, as it was expected). It seems most of the issues I had with it have been corrected in this "improved 1st print". I will buy this now to complete my collection as I don't have any versions of HoME anyways. Now I'm thinking maybe Kullervo also gets a "1st print" by LEGO?
As a side note, LEGO is clearly the best printer HC regularly uses and I wonder why they don't stop fooling around and stick with them for all their prints (at least the Deluxe stuff). I wonder how much more expensive is it to print with LEGO vs other, and if the extra cost of printing with them is not "made up" by the extra sales they get from positive word-of-mouth and reviews that typically follows a job well done (and I expect also a lesser % of returns due to misprints and quality issues). Would it help at all if we sent HC comments regarding this?
Trotter wrote:
Has anyone bought a copy of "Flora of Middle-Earth: Plants of J.R.R. Tolkien's Legendarium"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Flora-Middle- ... collsguid-21&linkCode=osi
Is it well researched?
Thanks for all for your responses have bought a copy.
Morinehtar wrote:
Q: Where is the Flora book printed?
Also, thanks for the Deluxe HoME pictures, Stu. Did you order this one:
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Com ... &qid=1516205808251&sr=1-5
Yeah, that was where I ordered from. Was a bit cheaper when I ordered (in fact, oddly it was cheaper with an NZ IP than with a UK IP that day).
Morinehtar wrote:
Q: Where is the Flora book printed?
from the colophon:
Published in the United States of America by Oxford University Press
[...]
Printed by Sheridan Books, Inc. United States of America
18 Jan, 2018
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2018-1-18 7:41:40 AM UTC
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2018-1-18 7:41:40 AM UTC
Recently I found a book shop called ‘bats over books’ is selling a very special 50th Anniversary edition of LOTR. According to the letter, it was produced for those who worked for this book and there are only 30copies. Is it real? Does anyone have any further information regarding this edition?