Tolkien Books in 2024
Well, as I often think (and often state) when it comes to Tolkien books: 'what next?' I have been a fan of the various editions and versions of Tolkien's works since around 2002. I've often recounted the tale, of seeing 2-3 bookshelves full of various Tolkien books. Well, it was at least one whole unit at the book shop. What was interesting to me, was seeing the various editions that matched on display; as well as those that didn't match: 'hmm this copy of The Lord of the Rings doesn't have a Hobbit in the same style!' or 'this style offers them as 3 and but not as 1....' Anyway, so it's very early in the year - the year just literally started, in fact - though here is what is, and what might come (which is speculation on my part) in the calendar year of "2024." In the unjacketed hardback special edition format, there will be an edition of The Silmarillion coming. I fully expect this to complement the corresponding Hobbit an...