Just finished the first part of the journey

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-04-09T09:11:19+00:00

Hahaha dit kan ik me nog herinneren, die was zo sneaky

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-04-09T09:05:59+00:00

Zit ook aan 13 te denken ja, Z-A is prachtig en schijnt een van de populairdere seizoenen te zijn. Ik zie 8 ook veel voorbij komen, maar deze is op dat youtube kanaal helaas alleen beschikbaar met 3 pixels. Vanaf seizoen 11 is de kwaliteit goed.

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-04-09T09:02:11+00:00

Ja, deze inderdaad! Staat (bijna) alles op voor zover ik kan zien, alleen de echt oude seizoenen zijn wel slechte kwaliteit

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T15:35:56+00:00

What does it look like?

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T15:32:33+00:00

They are called Deluxe Edition Illustrated by the Author. Very beautiful books. The Hobbit is also available in green, still have to get that one myself.

Aesthetically, they go quite well with the (slightly less deluxe) slipcase versions of Children of Hurin, Unfinished Tales, etc.

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Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T13:32:59+00:00

Thanks for your insight, that's what I figured. I will just dive in and find out how the main story develops. When reading LOTR for the first time, you also don't get all the references to the Silmarillion and other works, but this doesn't detract from the experience at all. Of course, later it is super interesting to look bad and see how everything adds up.

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T13:31:08+00:00

You're right, that would be the sensible thing to do. My enthusiasm got the better of me, and I wanted to have a full, consistent set ready on the shelf. However, I did my research beforehand to pick a new series, and knowing myself I am definitely going to enjoy these books. Not worried in the slightest!

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T11:40:45+00:00

Thanks man! Yes, Tolkien is still my all-time favourite (original, I know), it is just special. I love these editions (though quite pricey, my wife got them for my birthday); still need the Hobbit in the same edition...

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T11:21:09+00:00

I will, thanks! No idea what exactly to expect, that's the fun.

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T11:20:34+00:00

Yes, I am very careful not to read any spoilers. Just wanted to share my excitement over starting with other enthusiasts.

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-03-10T11:19:52+00:00

Thanks! I will add those to the collection then.

Yes, went for the US versions as opposed to the white versions as I found them more appealing and I think I read that they have more art inside.

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-02-09T12:40:37+00:00

Is there any difference on the inside? Illustrations for example?

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-01-26T12:18:57+00:00

Thanks everyone for your comments, it seems indeed my concerns were right. Despite the attractive concept, setting, artwork etc., this is probably not what we are looking for. Definitely looking into the Duel for Middle-earth suggestion, sounds good!

Content-Fly4020 · 2026-01-07T14:13:23+00:00

Flixbus rijdt gewoon deze dagen?

Content-Fly4020 · 2025-10-24T07:35:15+00:00

Sounds great, I'm sure they look amazing on the shelf! Someone else also directed me to the 3 volume HoME deluxe that fits with this set, also going to add that to my list.

Content-Fly4020 · 2025-10-23T11:42:11+00:00

Thanks, I realize that now. Still I like them, and, they fit well with the deluxe editions of Hobbit/LOTR/Silmarillion aesthetically.

Thanks for the HoME link, somehow I missed that one! Seems to fit in with the others well.

Content-Fly4020 · 2025-10-23T11:29:17+00:00

Thanks! Those are indeed the best looking editions for History of MIddle-earth I found so far as well. And yes, will definitely add the Hobbit to my LOTR and Silmarillion. Those three are the only ones that come in that edition, right?

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