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The Tolkien Audio Collection [Audiobook, CD] [Audio CD]

J. R. R. Tolkien (Author, Reader), Christopher Tolkien (Reader)
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Release Date: 1 Jan 2007

For generations, J R R Tolkien’s words have brought to thrilling life a world of hobbits, magic, and historic myth, woken from its foggy slumber within our minds. Here, he tells the tales in his own voice.

Of historic note, these selections from ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ are based on a tape recording Tolkien made in 1952, which inspired him to continue his own quest to see his vision in print. Also included is a never-published poem, “The Mirror of Galadriel,” originally intended for inclusion in the trilogy, yet edited out. And, finally, Tolkien’s son, Christopher, reads slections from his father’s ‘The Silmarillion’, the epic foundation upon which rests the whole of his work.

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  • Audio CD
  • Publisher: HarperCollins (1 Jan 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 9780007147014
  • ISBN-13: 978-0007147014
  • ASIN: 0007147015
  • Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 430,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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For generations, J R R Tolkien's words have brought to thrilling life a world of hobbits, magic and historic myth, woken from its foggy slumber within our minds. Here, he tells the tale in his own voice.

Of historic note, these selections from
'The Hobbit
' and
'The Lord of the Rings
' are based on a tape recording Tolkien made in 1952, which inspired him to continue his own quest to see his vision in print. Also included is a never-published poem,
'The Mirror of Galadriel
', originally intended for inclusion in the trilogy, yet edited out. And, finally, Tolkien's son, Christopher, reads selections from his father's
'The Silmarillion
', the epic foundation upon which rests the whole of his work.

'Other J R R Tolkien titles available from HarperCollinsAudioBooks include:
'

'The Hobbit
' (unabridged edition) Read by Rob Inglis
'The Lord of the Rings
' (complete text) Read by Rob Inglis

About the Author

John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was born on the 3rd January, 1892 at Bloemfontein in the Orange Free State, but at the age of four he and his brother were taken back to England by their mother. After his father’s death the family moved to Sarehole, on the south-eastern edge of Birmingham. Tolkien spent a happy childhood in the countryside and his sensibility to the rural landscape can clearly be seen in his writing and his pictures.



Christopher Tolkien, born on 21st November 1924, is the third son of J.R.R. Tolkien. Appointed by Tolkien to be his literary executor, he has devoted himself since his father's death in 1973 to the editing and publication of unpublished writings, notably The Silmarillion and the collections entitled Unfinished Tales and The History of Middle-earth. Since 1975 he has lived in France with his wife Baillie.

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Christopher is true to his dad's word. 2 Dec 2003
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Format:Audio CD
Christopher Tolkien's selected readings from the Silmarillion tell the story of Beren and Luthien - surely a legend worthy of 1000 pages itself - and of the Darkening of Valinor.

The trials, tribulations, treachery and heroism of the Feanor clan are laid bare in a rich subtle voice full of pathos and terror as the text demands.

For those who found the Silmarillion daunting these readings are essential. They clear the way for a full unterstanding of the history and context of the subsequent Lord of the Rings.

The links with the Lord of the Rings are the key to a full appreciation of the Silmarillion. The obvious parallel of Beren and Luthien and Aragorn and Arwen are merely interesting compared to the strands that thread the Trees of Valinor, the Silmarils and the Phial of Galadriel as they stretch to the Third Age.

A memorable passage introduces Galadriel and we get a glimpse of her majesty, ambition and power that was to be further exposed in the Lord of the Rings.

Perhaps the finest legacy of the readings is the image of the earlier ages of Middle Earth that will have listeners scurrying back to the Silmarillion for more.

This is all great stuff and Christopher Tolkien reads surprisingly well. I only wish he was a bit more prolific.

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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Great tapes for Tolkien fans 29 Jan 1999
By A Customer
Format:Audio Cassette
If you want to give this as a present to a Tolkien fan then this is it, a collection of Tolkiens best books, (well, they are in my opinion they are) including the great joint work "The road goes ever on" with Donald Swann and J.R.R. Tolkien, but if you buy them for yourself and you have never read Tolkien books before beware, you will probably not be able to understand it. But as a gift it is great, myself a avid tolkien fan who has a large collection of Tolkien books will certainly look forward to adding this to my collection. 9 out of 10
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tolkien has fun with Tolkien 24 April 2002
By Zack Davisson - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
According to the inserts, these recordings were made before the "Lord of the Rings" books were even published. J.R.R. Tolkien performed these snippets for friends, in order to get their opinion of his new story as well as inspire himself to pursue publication. It is pretty fortunate that they were recorded.

Of course, the recording quality of these informal chats is not top-notch, but I would expect nothing different. These are not professional recordings, but probably just someone with a recording machine in a living room while Tolkien performs. They are intimate, and a wonder to hear. Imagine if you could have been there, with Professor Tolkien trying to interest you in his funny little stories!

Tolkien reads excerpts from several of his books, including "The Hobbit" and "The Lord of the Rings." He reads "The Adventures of Tom Bombadil," and sings a few of his songs. It is great fun to hear the "gollum" noise as he envisioned it, as well as the Elvish language spoken by it's author.

I highly recommend these recordings. They are a window into the past.

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5.0 out of 5 stars J. R. R. Tolkien is a great reader of his own work. 30 Sep 2002
By E. Palladino - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
It's too bad that Tolkien didn't get a chance to read the whole of "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit". But, it's wonderful that these recordings survived for us to hear them since they were not professionally made and most were done before "Lord of the Rings" was even published, let alone popular. Also, also my thanks to who ever decided to put all these on CD. My LPs of these recordings are worn out.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Tolkien Audio Collection [abridged] a most marvlous expe 26 Jan 2003
By R. Foret Jr. - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
Ever wanted to actually HEAR the voice of the author of "The Lord of the Rings" books reading some of his own wanderfull work? Well, whith this collection, you CAN!!! Yes, it's true, Tolkien reading his own writing!!! Among the many treasures contained in this fabulous four disk collection is a sample of Tolkien reading the two lines of writing on the ring, "one ring to rule them all..." No, he doesn't read it in the black speech, but I'd like to think that he DID record that. there's a pretty good sprinkling of Elvish here too: both spoken and sung. You will just love the first item in this collection. Here, Tolkien reads the passage about Gollum from "the Hobbit". It should be noted that He reads at a fairly fast rate so you may have to listen somewhat more closely than you might otherwise. This one will just keep you coming back again and again and again!!!!! You'll NEVER tire of it.
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