On a more positive note, The Seattle Times includes The Nature of Middle-earth on their list of "Critic picks 20 of the most eagerly awaited books of 2021".
Private Eye https://www.private-eye.co.uk/ have already reviewed the book. For anyone who is not aware of Private Eye, the magazine is very anti Tolkien and the Tolkien Estate.
I wouldn't get too stressed about Private Eye. Their job is to poke fun at whatever is there to have fun poked at it, and I think the readership knows that.
Not even two under months after the planned date? I'm fine with this. Would rather the editor take a bit of extra time to ensure everything is as revised as possible, then coming out on time and with errors.
Not even two under months after the planned date? I'm fine with this. Would rather the editor take a bit of extra time to ensure everything is as revised as possible, then coming out on time and with errors.
I am sure Carl can speak for himself but I would think it is like so many other publications down to delays during Covid times.
Not even two under months after the planned date? I'm fine with this. Would rather the editor take a bit of extra time to ensure everything is as revised as possible, then coming out on time and with errors.
I know, the date has been all over the place, and really immaterial - just a lighthearted joke more than anything else. As an aside, Canada (especially in the pandemic times) seems to get HC UK books long after they are available in the UK itself. I noted this with the illlustrated Unfinished Tales as well - almost a month after the UK release.
Thanks for the update Aelfwine! Looking forward to the book whenever it is ready, no hurry.
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