J.R.R. Tolkien’s Little-Known Original Drawings for the First Edition of “The Hobbit” By Maria Popova
"...People have celebrated Tolkien as a writer for years — you haven’t been able to get away from him since all the books of the century polls. But The Lord of the Rings has always been the focus since it was published in 1954 — it’s a much more grown-up, significant book. It has overshadowed The Hobbit as a more old-fashioned, children’s book, which has become known in the context of The Lord of the Rings. The anniversary allows us to move the spotlight back on to the book which started it all.
A rare piece of cross-disciplinary creativity from the mind of one of modern history’s greatest creators, The Art of the Hobbit is equal parts literary treasure and treat of art, exploring the notion of the author as designer — a particularly timely concept in the age of self-publishing and disciplinary cross-pollination in the making of books..."
Und als die Zähne geputzt, das Nachthemd angezogen und der Nachttrunk getrunken war, setzte die Gemeinschaft von Zwergen, einem Hobbit und einem Zauberer ihre Reise fort. Über schlechte Pfade und unbekannte Gegenden gelangten sie schlussendlich nach Bruchtal zu Elrond. Dort ruhten sie sich zwei Wochen bei den Elben aus und zogen schweren Herzens weiter gen Osten.
Reading the Hobbit with my son I am reminded how much this book is like a #dnd adventure. Weird side treks into directions you didn't want to end up in, random encounters that spiral into full session adventures, oh and people failing their rolls to hilarious effects.
Anyway, my games need more riddle contests and intelligent spider monsters.
I find the way Tolkien describes Bilbo's mother fascinating. His father is one of those staid gentlemen. But every time I read how exactly Gandalf talks about her I get more convinced that she was one of the Hobbits Gandalf convinced to join him on an adventure.
So was her father most likely.
In my headcanon Belladonna was a tough as nails treasure hunter, before coming back home and marrying the prettiest boy toy she could find.
“The version of the Hobbit that Bucky read in 1937 probably isn’t the same version of the book that you read.”
I had to web search this because I don’t know who ‘Bucky’ is. My worlds do not mix. I have a vague understanding that it is someone in Marvel comics. 🤷♂️
Sensacional ouvir Tolkien narrando sua própria obra. Andy Serkis fez o Gollum igualzinho ao Tolkien! Tive que rir. Fabuloso! #tolkien#lordoftherings#hobbit
The extended cut of The Hobbit really closes some gaps compared with the cinematic version (not compared with the book). Some stuff made more sense and there were some really cool scenes added, especially dwarven warfare.
But the stupidest thing is still in there with no explanation: The Elves jumping over the shield and spear lines of the dwarves into the charging orcs.
Drives me almost as mad as certain Game of Thrones battles we shall not mention.
I am not much for #music but there are just certain pieces that summon all kinds of emotions with the very first note. Those are the bits that make me understand what people who really love music might be about.