I just read it. "Even scholars were not given access" --is this actually true? I thought (I probably recall incorrectly) Fleiger (& perhaps Doug Anderson) were thinking (or had asked) about it's possible publication. I always assumed they (& others) had seen/read it. I may be confusing this with some comment I've read in regard to Tolkien's (alliterative and prose) translations of Beowulf though...

BH

That is a good question, what else is in super secret section of the Bodleian? or does this exist at all?

I think Doug Anderson is involved with the new book.

HarperCollins press release

http://www.harpercollins.co.uk/Titles ... r-r-tolkien-9780007489947

What makes you say that? (--the Doug bit.)

Also, did you note that it says it will be published in the UK on May 23rd, but May 1st (earlier) in Australia?

BH

Doug is not involved, my mistake

Yes, why is it coming out in Australia 3 weeks earlier, very strange?

You don't need to score it through --that is what you thought!
...or was what you think...ed (--incorrectly!)

BH

Trotter wrote:
Doug is not involved, my mistake

Yes, why is it coming out in Australia 3 weeks earlier, very strange?

Australians are illiterate criminals - it takes us longer to read it than everyone else.

Didn't know you were Australian Stu...

Btw, has anyone pre-ordered the "Deluxe" edition from Amazon.com?
(On the off chance there is a deluxe & this price is really cheap; which I doubt...)

BH

Khamûl wrote:
Didn't know you were Australian Stu...

Btw, has anyone pre-ordered the "Deluxe" edition from Amazon.com?
(On the off chance there is a deluxe & this price is really cheap; which I doubt...)

BH

Well, technically I am a Dual National, with British and Australian citizenships. The first thirty years were in the UK though, so I don't really count myself as an Aussie, except on paper. Plus, I'm moving to Queenstown in NZ next year, so I will be on the road to becoming a Kiwi as well.

Btw, has anyone pre-ordered the "Deluxe" edition from Amazon.com?
(On the off chance there is a deluxe & this price is really cheap; which I doubt...)

BH

I did but with amazon.de

Wonder why the deluxe isn't on Amazon.co.uk?