Also, jan_u_wine surprised me by sending a stunning copy of the 1979 edition of Pictures by J. R. R. Tolkien. I mulled over buying one of these books all this year. It's a beautiful volume, with excellent plates, and comes in a handsome protective slip case. For those interested, here are photos of one here.
I didn't know about it either, Shirebound. I had a copy of "J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator", a paperback volume that came out a few years ago. It's very good in terms of the text and the number of illustrations included, but the quality of the plates is quite mediocre compared to the plates in the book Jan sent. These truly are the best Tolkien plates I've seen. And the book as a book is beautiful, with lovely binding, quality paper for the pages, and that wonderful -- and useful -- matching slip case.
Thank you, Bagma. And I LOVE your icon!!!!!!! I think it's my favourite Christmas icon I've seen. Where did you get it from? I'd love to request a copy. :)
Ah, Mews, I am on easy street. All my entertaining finished today. Yes....! I am just beginning to enjoy it. Now I finally have time to really examine my book. Yes, it's a beaut. I had never seen one until Jan showed me her copy.
Yes, Julchen, we had a good Christmas. Busier than I like, but that's the usual. I hope you also took pleasure and joy in the feast day. "Busier than I like", probably applies to you, too. :)
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