onthetrail wrote:

These signed copies are signed by who? Surely not all three artists?

Ignore that, I was on my phone, shifted to the computer and saw what was in my face the entire time. Alan Lee only.

only Alan Lee

It states that they are signed by Alan Lee only.

Just wanted to state that I'm looking forward to watching this thread over the next week or so, to see members' thoughts and photos from both the standard edition, and the collector's edition.

Thanks in advance to anyone who will post photos

Join legendary artists Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith as we launch the 40th anniversary edition of J. R. R Tolkien's Unfinished Tales via Zoom.

About this Event

Join the legendary artists Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith, in conversation together to launch the 40th anniversary edition of UNFINISHED TALES by J.R.R. Tolkien, which features 18 new paintings from the three illustrators.

Hear about their incredible work, careers and inspiration, at this very special one-off event exclusive to Waterstones, expertly chaired by Brian Sibley.

Date and Time

Thu, 1 Oct 2020, 19:30 BST

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unfinis ... mith-tickets-122228080479

Oh wow this seems so cool. I hope they record it for those who may not be able to attend the live event. ?

Sorry to ask a very amateur question, but do these books typically get offered for cheaper in the days following release? Price has been steady at 75 GBP on Amazon for some time now.

Tapuvae wrote:

Sorry to ask a very amateur question, but do these books typically get offered for cheaper in the days following release? Price has been steady at 75 GBP on Amazon for some time now.

Not sure what other people think, but I think it is the other way round, they tend to start cheaper before release date and then go up in price after that.

The collector's edition of this release has a slightly higher MSRP than the 'typical' collector's editions. There's also the fact that it may be limited edition (they stated that the first print run will be 4,000 copies; though will it get reprinted at all? If yes, why call attention to that fact, then?)

I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't drop below 75 pound.

Trotter wrote:

Join legendary artists Alan Lee, John Howe and Ted Nasmith as we launch the 40th anniversary edition of J. R. R Tolkien's Unfinished Tales via Zoom.

Thanks for posting this Trotter, I was just composing mine when I saw you beat me to it by moments. I have booked my virtual ticket already.

My interviews with the three artists are nearing completion and will be up here as well soon. Very excited for this release.