Stu wrote:
"I wonder if the Book People will have a version with a Dust Jacket?"...

I will make inquiries with HarperCollins, I like the book covers

Trotter wrote:

Stu wrote:
"I wonder if the Book People will have a version with a Dust Jacket?"...

I will make inquiries with HarperCollins, I like the book covers

Good Man!

I agree that they look nice - I just have to pretend that I haven't seen the words "Film Tie In" anywhere as I very specifically don't collect any of the books with movie covers (as they have all previously looked horrible).

With these new ones, I'd definitely like them with the DJ if they do produce any.

I have had a response from HarperCollins.

The Book People asked for permission to print The Hobbit with a Dust Jacket, which was given. If they sell the Lord of the Rings books then these will also be allowed to have Dust Jackets, but they have not taken up these books for the autumn range.

I was also told that the book colours have changed from the pictures on tolkien.co.uk

The Fellowship of the Ring is green, The Two Towers is burgundy and the Return of the King is the same blue. This is make sure the books in the series have different colours.

Another two new books, the first of which I have asked HarperCollins on a few occasions to print (I doubt if that had any impact on it actually being printed )

I'd like to see the cover for the pocket Farmer Giles of Ham, as I am very impressed with the cover for the pocket edition of Roverandom which is out shortly.

Unfinished Tales (Deluxe Slipcase Edition)
J. R. R. Tolkien
Pub Date: 05 December 2013
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 978-0-00-754292-5
RRP £60

Classic hardback edition of this fascinating collection of stories, featuring Tolkien’s own painting of the dragon Glaurung on the cover, which continues the tales of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and contains an alternative version of The Children of Hurin.

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/titles/86506 ... r-r-tolkien-9780007542925

Farmer Giles of Ham
J. R. R. Tolkien
Pub Date: 27 February 2014
Format: Hardback Pocket edition
ISBN: 978-0-00-754293-2
RRP £8.99

A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien’s classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien’s unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/titles/86509 ... r-r-tolkien-9780007542932

Trotter wrote:
Another two new books, the first of which I have asked HarperCollins on a few occasions to print (I doubt if that had any impact on it actually being printed )

I'd like to see the cover for the pocket Farmer Giles of Ham, as I am very impressed with the cover for the pocket edition of Roverandom which is out shortly.

Unfinished Tales (Deluxe Slipcase Edition)
J. R. R. Tolkien
Pub Date: 05 December 2013
Format: Hardback
ISBN: 978-0-00-754292-5

Classic hardback edition of this fascinating collection of stories, featuring Tolkien’s own painting of the dragon Glaurung on the cover, which continues the tales of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion and contains an alternative version of The Children of Hurin.

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/titles/86506 ... r-r-tolkien-9780007542925

Farmer Giles of Ham
J. R. R. Tolkien
Pub Date: 27 February 2014
Format: Hardback Pocket edition
ISBN: 978-0-00-754293-2

A commemorative golden anniversary edition of Tolkien’s classic book, including a new introduction, a map, a copy of Tolkien’s unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes.

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/titles/86509 ... r-r-tolkien-9780007542932

Ahh, great news re the Unfinished Tales. I'd been hoping for that one!

I assume UT is going to be similar in style to all the other slipcased Deluxe editions that have appeared since 2004? We'll soon see, I suppose, when HC get an image up. Amazon already have it listed at £60, pre-order.

In regard to Roverandom, Wayne & Christina stated in their blog ("Tolkien Notes 5"):

This situation will be remedied at the end of June, however, when Roverandom will be one of only two books reissued by HarperCollins as part of a special promotion, Independent Booksellers Week, in which a few titles from larger publishers will be released exclusively to independent bookshops. Three months later, the books will become available through other channels, such as Amazon, and will go also into the international markets.

Anyone any idea how you find out what independent bookstores are participating?

BH

Khamûl wrote:

Anyone any idea how you find out what independent bookstores are participating?

BH

Have a look at their website, they have find a local bookshop as one of the options.

"A key new element for IBW 2013 is our programme of IBW Bookseller Collectibles. Inspired by Independent Record Store Day www.recordstoreday.co.uk we are promoting creating a small range of titles, in association with supporting publishers, of IBW product, available only through independents, for IBW 2013. We are working with as many publishers as possible to achieve this, and in doing so, creating reasons for consumers to visit indie bookshops during the Week. Increasing the consumer attractions for the Week will help to supplement the events programming already established, will deliver a real local and commercial message for booksellers to take to their communities – so crucial to a healthy bookselling sector – as well as attract more bookseller engagement, and the reach of the campaign across the UK, building commitment to bookshops and the books they sell."

http://independentbooksellersweek.org.uk/

I will be going to Goldsboro Bookshop in London (Cecil Court to get my copy), the picture is from last year's event.

Khamûl wrote:
I assume UT is going to be similar in style to all the other slipcased Deluxe editions that have appeared since 2004? We'll soon see, I suppose, when HC get an image up. Amazon already have it listed at £60, pre-order.

BH

I will make some inquiries with HarperCollins to check, it needs to be as you described.

Press release from HarperCollins on the new illustrated Hobbit illustrated by Jemima Catlin.

http://www.tolkien.co.uk/features/Doc ... n%20of%20The%20Hobbit.pdf

Anyone else noticed that copies of the new Roverandom edition are being offered for sale? Have I missed something -- I thought it was supposed to be out in September?

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