I love seeing people's Tolkien collections, they are always such beautiful editions. I have the new illustrated collected white cover one coming today and I am mega excited.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Very exciting! Is it the same volume Steve Donoghue showed in his channel?
@AaronReadABook2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish yes, after seeing Steve's video I couldn't resist buying it as a Christmas present for myself haha
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
@@AaronReadABook I love that!
@michaelk.vaughan86172 жыл бұрын
Your tidy, buttoned up husband obviously has fine taste in literature. This is a fantastic collection! Look at all those great books! Impressive. Great video!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Mike!!! ☺️ my hubby is a great guy with impeccable literature taste.
@ywen8836 Жыл бұрын
Great collection ! I didn't know about Tolkien's world, but you definitely made me want to buy it :)
@Shellyish Жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@LaziLowcollectables2 жыл бұрын
I'm a big fan of the LOR story ,films books etc ,Jim recommended your channel ,no wonder why lol, excellent video Shelly
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Jim is the best! I’m so glad you enjoyed! ☺️
@LaziLowcollectables2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Shelly
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
@@LaziLowcollectables Okay, your toy car collection is amazing! ☺️
@ignaciorejas44402 жыл бұрын
I loved your enthusiasm! A warmy huge from Bolivia
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Awe! Thank you!
@lilaccottage2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Lord of the Rings box set for my husband for Christmas. I ordered it from book depository because they had the editions I wanted. They are a hardcover edition with Tolkien's original cover art. They came in the mail the other day, and I have had to hide them from myself because I am dying to open them up and look at them😂. Don't feel bad for not liking a book that so many others do. Can you imagine how boring the world would be if we all liked the same things?
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
You’re so right! I know I shouldn’t feel bad, but Tolkien is a writing legend and literally created his own world. Your box set sounds absolutely wonderful. Maybe send me a picture of it on Instagram, please?
@lilaccottage2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish I will absolutely send you pictures after he opens them on Christmas 😊
@deeapaulitan70032 жыл бұрын
I have 8 versions of the Hobbit - 6 are illustrated. Only 2 versions of LOTR. I also own a a few lesser known Tolkien stories: and ventures of Tom bombadil, smith of wootten major, & farmer Giles of ham, leaf by niggle & letters from Father Christmas. And a Tolkien scrapbook. My favorite is my very first copy of the hobbit that is from unwin books in the UK and is a cover of an early illustration by Tolkien 💗 and of course Hurin, Simarillion, Beren and Lúthien, The Fall of Gondolin, & Roverandom. My copy of Beowulf is also a translation and commentary by Tolkien
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Okay, now I really, really wish you had a channel if only to see all of those Hobbit books! 😍 My heart is double-beating at the thought. Tolkien’s version of Beowulf! 🤩 Very cool!
@alishareadsrambles982 жыл бұрын
The illustrated editions looks beautiful. I would love to get some illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings. The art book of art by Tolkien looks amazing.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
I agree! Tolkien’s illustrations are stunning! 😍
@crubbythebeagle572 жыл бұрын
nice and great to watch your vlogs do more
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I’ll try and do more. 😌
@Robert.Sheard2 жыл бұрын
I have to turn in my BookTube Club card. I’ve never read LOTR, although I did finally read The Hobbit a couple of years ago.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Considering your the show runner for the Booktube Prize, I’m sure the Booktube gods will allow you to keep your card. ☺️
@Robert.Sheard2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish 🙏💝
@BookwormAdventureGirl2 жыл бұрын
I have never read Lord of the Rings. 🙈 you have some beautiful illustrated books there. I have read The Hobbit and love the green edition. 😊💙
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
It’s worth the time and the BEST fantasy series ever written, truly. The Hobbit is fantastic. 🥰
@GinaStanyerBooks2 жыл бұрын
Wow, great collection! Those illustrated editions are wonderful.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Gina. We are so proud of our little collection.
@bethannebruninga-socolar2 жыл бұрын
I love that green cover of The Hobbit! I've never owned a copy of that edition, and neither have my parents, but if I ever see it in a used bookstore, I'll snap it up! I LOVE that book you showed at the end with Tolkien's own art of his work. WOW. I had no idea that existed! Great video. :)
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
The green cover Hobbit is a lovely item to own! Tolkien was quite the artist. His illustrations feel very magical. ❤️
@MsReadsAlot2 жыл бұрын
Some really pretty editions. I don’t own a single copy 😳 I only have an ebook!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
An ebook would’ve been easier to read than the massive tomes we own. 🙈 If I reread LOTR, I’d definitely read it on ebook.
@MishelleLexi2 жыл бұрын
I am reading an illustrated version of the Hobbit in David's current reading group. I love those art books so much. Visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand made me really love Lord of the Rings more. The Lord of the Rings books aren't my favourite actual reading experience but I really appreciate the world so much. No idea on Tolkien's art background sorry haha!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Yeeeees! Middle Earth is a magical place and Hobbiton is the sweetest version of the whole area. I’m so jealous that you were able to visit the real Hobbiton. 😍 Life goals right there! ☺️
@AJDunnReads2 жыл бұрын
I love _LOTR._ I've read it just 3 times, but it's such a great epic fantasy. _The Hobbit_ is fun.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Have you met Ted? You and he would have a lot to talk about.
@AJDunnReads2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish I'll trade you Steve for Ted. 🤣
@bettychoibooks2 жыл бұрын
Yessss, that is the edition Aaron had - it's one of the editions we grew up with!! Never heard of those 2 other ones edited by Christopher Tolkien, how interesting!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Yay!!!!!!! I was right!!!!! 😍 There is so much LOTR out there. It’s hard to keep track of.
@GreenerSideOfSam2 жыл бұрын
The art books look so fantastic!! I was just introduced in the Lord of the Rings movies last year and I loved it so much!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Lady year? Sam! What a treat! LOTR is a wonderful series to fangirl over. Tolkien is a genius.
@GreenerSideOfSam2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish Merry and Pip are my favorite! 😊
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
@@GreenerSideOfSam YEEEEEESSSS!
@bouquinsbooks2 жыл бұрын
Before the Peter Jackson’s LotR movies came out, I asked my brother if I could borrow his books. He did this face: 🤨 . Then he suggested I start with The Hobbit, and that if I didn’t like it, I shouldn’t bother with LotR. I didn’t like The Hobbit. So I didn’t bother with LotR. I have a wise brother. 😁
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Great story!!! 😌 Your brother is very wise!
@teacupthestoryteller2 жыл бұрын
I also have a copy of Hobbit illustratedby Alan Lee and it´s wonderful! Beautiful collection 😊
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Aren’t Alan Lee’s illustrations beautiful! I’d love to spend more to me with them.
@beautifulminutiae2 жыл бұрын
I love your collection! I’m drooling over all of them. I feel like a fake fan for having such a small collection now 😂 The atlas might have to be next on my list!
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha! It’s been years of collecting! I’d love to see your collection if you’re willing to share.
@beautifulminutiae2 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish I don’t think I have enough to make a video 😂 But you’ve inspired me to change that!
@acruelreadersthesis58682 жыл бұрын
That's a way cool collection. I'm especially into those art books! Very jealous.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Very proud of this little collection.
@tronomagic2 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love The Hobbit book itself. Probably my favorite of the LOTR universe. Hey no Mea Culpa needed. LOTR isn’t for everyone and there are plenty of other adventures in books to like! Great video and I loved the illustrated books. I’ve never had those in my house. Just normal text so this was a treat. Thank you
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad to provide you such a treat. You and I share favorite since I adore The Hobbit because it’s so playful and silly while also being quite epic.
@TheKarinaChronicles2 жыл бұрын
This collection is incredible 😱😍💕
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Karina!! ❤️
@AnneEWilliamson2 жыл бұрын
Honestly, even if I love Lord of the Rings, I definitely have a complicated relationship too. It took me years to finish the first book because I was so bored, and then I loved the second two books. Probably an uncommon opinion, lol. My mom has a pocket paperback set of LotR and it's my favorite too. And gosh, so many pretty copies of LotR.
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Whew! Anne! I’m so glad you said something about your experience. I REALLY struggled through reading LOTR even though, logically, I know that Tolkien is a genius for all that he created. I’ve revisited him many times and utterly struggle with his work throughout the reading.
@basti1597 Жыл бұрын
Thats definitely not an unpopular opinion😄 some love it, some ... suffer a bit
@sonjadevenney25242 жыл бұрын
Are you joining the Lord of the Rings readalong?
@Shellyish2 жыл бұрын
Who’s doing the read along? Probably not. I have War and Peace on the mind. Will you join the read-along?
@sonjadevenney25242 жыл бұрын
@@Shellyish since he is splitting it over an extended period of time I think so.
@sonjadevenney25242 жыл бұрын
Sorry I forgot to say it is David Wiley doing the readalong