Silmarillion book club editions

Apr 28, 2020 the silmarillion is the history of the war of the exiled elves against the enemy, which all takes place in the northwest of the world middleearth. First editions of this text are more common than those of of tolkiens earlier books, and fine copies can be obtained for under. Essential to the story is the fate that shadowed the love of beren and luthien. The guild edition silmarillion from 1981 by guild publishing is a nice the silmarillion. Our extraordinary books are an elegant addition to any home or office, and make the perfect gift for christmas, birthdays, fathers day, mothers day or any. It is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back, and in whose events some of them such as elrond and. In the tolkien canon, the silmarillion is the most highly contested of all his works.

A three book set is more practical and more durable. The silmarillion printed by book club associates, london, united kingdom, 1978 this is actually tolkiens first book and also his last. How to read the silmarillion and why observation deck. As discussed in previous posts, one of the reasons that people collect first editions is because the author often has a hand in the design of the book, and tolkien is an excellent example. Designed to take fans of the hobbit and the lord of the rings deeper into the myths and legends of middleearth the silmarillion is an account of the elder days, of the first age of tolkiens world. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien bca edition 1977 book club associates london cn 4495 hardback with dustwrapper cover design based on artwork by j. For most in the beginning a hard read, but maybe the most valuable literature treasure for others. The silmarillion is a book that surprisingly i hadnt read before. In origin, it precedes even the hobbit, and is the story of the first age of tolkiens middle earth. Book club editions look similar to genuine first editions, but they are not first editions, and they have very little collectible value. More information about this seller contact this seller 12. This can be distinguished from the trade edition by having one or more of the following. Tolkien the silmarillion 1994 uk book club associates edition hcdj.

Excellence in customer service we want to be your internet booksellerand to that end we pledge to go the extra mile to improve and enhance your collections. In this concluding volume, frodo and sam make a terrible. Tolkien, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977 with assistance from guy gavriel kay. The more expensive one is a sumptuous, oversized hardback beautifully presents a revised and reset edition of the silmarillion, illustrated by way of almost 50 fullcolour paintings by celebrated tolkien artist ted nasmith, according to the book description. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien 1978 book club edition reset science fiction book club houghton mifflin company boston isbn. R reginald the borgo press, 1978, 1st edition, first printing, san bernardino, california, 1978. The silmarillion and volumes 1, 2 and 4 have no printed prices, as issued. For sale is the 1978 book club associates ofthe silmarillion by j. The silmarillion first american hardcover edition by tolkien, j. This collectors edition of frank herberts phenomenal tale of farfuture desert warriors, fallible messiahs and interplanetary intrigue is illustrated by awardwinning artist sam weber, and published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the worlds bestselling sciencefiction title. Theyre quite heavy at around 1400 pages and the binding will take quite a beating. Is there a definitive edition or printing of the silmarillion. The reader who submitted this question has spent time and money collecting the best possible editions he can find of the lord of the rings but is not certain if any effort should be made to collect a specific edition or printing of the silmarillion. Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son christopher tolkien in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay, who later became a noted fantasy writer.

Tolkiens mythopoeic works, edited and published posthumously by his son, christopher tolkien, in 1977, with assistance from guy gavriel kay, 2 who later became a noted fantasy writer. Constructed as a prehistoric history of the universe, the book has the cultural significance of the bible in tolkiens universe. Tolkien, it is the story of the creation of the world and of the first age, this is the ancient drama to which the characters in the lord of the rings look back and in whose events some of them, such as elrond and galadriel, took part. There were several later printings of the silmarillion that were published in this exact hardcover format and also in similar, but slightly different, formats. Jan 09, 2012 as discussed in previous posts, one of the reasons that people collect first editions is because the author often has a hand in the design of the book, and tolkien is an excellent example. Tolkien worked on iy, changed it, and enlarged it throughout his entire. Jan 04, 20 the good news is that it is a first edition of the uk silmarillion. The silmarillion printed by book club associates, london, united kingdom, 1978. To find first edition criteria for a specific book, simply type in the name of the book, or the name of the author in the fields above. The return of the king is the towering climax to j. Easton press sells the worlds greatest books, bound in genuine leather and accented with 22kt gold. It is tolkiens primary work, but its also his most troublesome, in more ways than one. You can see the printer under the page that says first published in 1977.

The silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. Each book is a collector edition that is as magnificent to see as it is to read. Tolkien added to it throughout his writing life, and it tells the tales of what happened before the lord of the rings and the hobbit took place, bringing together loose ends and setting the history, myths and legends of middle earth. Aug 01, 20 the silmarillion is a collection of mythopoeic works by english writer j. The silmarillion is the history of the rebellion of feanor and his kindred against the gods, their exile from valinor and return to middleearth, and their war, hopeless despite all their heroism, against the great enemy. Go to the editions section to read or download ebooks. The good news is that it is a first edition of the uk silmarillion. This specially bound and slip cased first edition, published on 2 september 1998 by harper collins publishers, has been limited to 500 copies, each one numbered and signed by the editor, christopher tolkien, and the artist, ted nasmith. The silmarillion project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks.

Check the dust jacket to see if your book is a book club edition. Update there seems to be quite a lot of interest in these particular red guild publishing editions so heres what i. Im currently reading the edition illustrated by ted nasmith, and although its large and the illustrations are nice, im finding that the text is often not the same as in other editions, which i frequently see referenced here on this sub. A threebook set is more practical and more durable. We package all books in custom cardboard book boxes for shipment and ship daily with tracking numbers this is the first american edition and the third printing 1977. Book club edition from 1981 with red leather effect binding. Update there seems to be quite a lot of interest in these particular red guild publishing editions so heres what i know. The musthave companion to the epic masterpiece the lord of the rings the silmarillion is tolkiens first book and his last. The silmarillion was first published in 1977, but unusually it was printed at a number of different presses. To make matters worse, the recover was even glued on crooked which warps the shape of the paperback see photos.

Beautifully illustrated hardcover books folio society. The first edition of the hobbit was published on 21 september, 1937 in. Mar 12, 2020 the tales of the silmarillion were the underlying inspiration and source of j. The silmarillion by tolkien, first edition abebooks. Tolkien the silmarillion 1978 uk book club associates ed. The tale of beren and luthien was, or became, an essential element in the evolution of the silmarillion, the myths and legends of the first age of the world conceived by j. Ill try to tell more on this book, the silmarillion, its origin and all on collecting this marvellous work, ranging from limited to translated editions. That said, there are some beautiful editions out there. The silmarillion bca edition from 1978 tolkien library. Long preceding in its origins the lord of the rings, it is the story of the first age of tolkiens world, the ancient drama to which characters in the lord of the rings look back and in which some of. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien 1977 first u. Inside the dust jacket, instead of a price, it will either read book club edition or have a 5digit code for identification.

The reader who submitted this question has spent time and money collecting the best possible editions he can find of the lord of the rings but is not certain if any effort should be made to collect a specific edition or printing of the silmarillion to be honest, i dont know if anyone has cataloged errors of in. The silmarillion guild publishing 1981 the collection books by tolkien middleearth related the silmarillion book club edition from 1981 with red leather effect binding. Soon to be augmented by the issue of a matched deluxe silmarillion in september 2007. Book club associates, london, united kingdom, 1977. Several tales of victory and tragedy are caught up in it. Tolkiens trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of middleearth and the great war of the rings.

The silmarillion signed numbered deluxe limited edition, by j. The tales of the silmarillion were the underlying inspiration and source of j. Tolkien edited by christopher tolkien 1978 book club edition reset science fiction book club houghton mifflin company boston. This sumptuous, oversized hardback beautifully presents a revised and reset edition of the silmarillion, illustrated by way of almost 50 fullcolour paintings by celebrated tolkien artist ted nasmith designed to match and complement the illustrated hobbit and lord of the rings. Especially in combination to the other middle earth books in the same style. Volumes 10 and 11 have printed prices on the flaps in contrast to the unprinted export edition dust jackets, which, by the usual standards of the publication. I always take this edition to read aloud for my children. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The silmarillion is the history of the war of the exiled elves against the enemy, which all takes place in the northwest of the world middleearth. Buy the silmarillion by j r r tolkien online at alibris. The silmarillion, like tolkiens other middleearth writings, was meant to have taken place at some time in earths past.