My Tolkien Collection (on bookshelves that are never big enough)

[@itskarl7575]

I wouldn't blow pipe smoke directly on the books, myself. I'm a pipe smoker too, and I like to smoke while I read, but I like the books to retain their original smell for as long as possible - but that's just me. I also worry that the smoke will stain the books over time, so I always direct the smoke away from them when I read.

[@Yaris510]

Nice video, David - oh, and I LIKE your tie, suit and pipe combo! And yes - the illustration on the front of 'Beowulf' is, indeed, Tolkien's own drawing of Smaug

[@MrDavidBarr]

Thank you, @Yaris510! I’m glad you enjoyed our little visit. And thank you for the confirmation! Slainte!

[@Yaris510]

@@MrDavidBarr You're more than welcome! Oh, and for future reference, my real name is Stephan; and I hale from London, England

[@sackixfilms8950]

It actually isn't! The illustration dates from September 1927 and had a line from Beowulf at the bottom. Neither "Pictures by J.R.R. Tolkien" or "J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist & Illustrator" say anything about Smaug. I believe people think of it as Smaug because it was used for the cover of the first deluxe edition of The Hobbit in 1976.

[@Yaris510]

@@sackixfilms8950 Interesting! I stand corrected. As you say, the confusion probably arose because it was used for the cover of the first deluxe edition of 'The Hobbit'

[@MrDavidBarr]

@@Yaris510 it’s a pleasure to meet you, Stephan! I look forward to interactions with you in the future!

[@andymyers2759]

One can simply not ever have enough book space David.

[@MrDavidBarr]

Amen.

[@rafaelnovais5319]

Quão contente estou por ter encontrado seu canal!

[@MrDavidBarr]

And I am happy you have found it! Salud!

[@FabriceLEQUEUX]

bonjour mr merci j aime vos propos de vos video tres cordialement fabrice

[@MrDavidBarr]

Merci Frabrice!

[@Donald-Donz]

The most british american

[@athiefinthenight6894]

Ikr I thought he was british til I clocked his accent

[@josephvitaliano3226]

Another wonderful video visit to your pleasing place of puffing pipes and perusing prose... All My Best! :D

[@MrDavidBarr]

Thank you, Joseph! Thanks for stopping round (and for doing so with profuse alliteration)!

[@josephvitaliano3226]

@@MrDavidBarr I try to bring the smiles where and when I can! Will indulge in more of your videos! Sláinte! (:~)

[@MythosOfMiddleEarth]

I have always preferred the single edition version of the lord of the rings.

[@MrDavidBarr]

I tend to agree. Since it’s a single work it strikes me as more appropriate.

[@sanssucreajoute6554]

Great video and nice pipe !

[@MrDavidBarr]

Glad you liked it! And thank you!

[@Andrew-ko2ps]

Finest pipe weed in the Southfarthing! Love your aesthetic man haha. That folio edition looks amazing. I saw it's sold out but wow does it look cool. You've got a great appreciation for books in general. What's the significance of starting on Sept 19th? I'd definitely read these books again. Saw the movies last month

[@MrDavidBarr]

Thank you, you’re very kind! It’s really an excellent copy. Did I say September 19? I meant September 22 which is the date of the Long Expected Party which occurs in the first chapter of the Lord of the Rings. I’ve started my annual pilgrimage through the books on that date for the last several years.

[@Andrew-ko2ps]

​@@MrDavidBarrmy brain probably picked another date lol. And that sounds pretty fun, following in the Christopher Lee method yearly! I've got a really nice all in one edition from when I was a kid that I've never actually read, only the paperbacks. I think I'll read the good one starting the 22nd along with you and others.

[@greyowlaudio]

Spitting image of Tolkien lol. Those are some really nice book copies!

[@MrDavidBarr]

Thank you for the compliment! It’s a lot of fun building a personal library from the ground up. Thank you for stopping by!

[@ThomasDelrez]

Great collection! This year I've dived into other stories by Tolkien like Leaf By Niggle, Smith of Wootton Major, etc. and if you haven't tried them yet they are really good. Also, out of curiosity may I ask what tobacco you're smoking?

[@MrDavidBarr]

I’m glad you enjoyed seeing it! Those are on my list to obtain. Maybe next year… And I’m smoking Peterson’s Nightcap.

[@bibliomania158]

Another great video, sir! It would be amazing if you and Malcolm Guite were able to get together and create a video. I hope all is well you you and yours 🙏🎉

[@MrDavidBarr]

Well thank you! That would be amazing. Perhaps some day I’ll have the pleasure.

[@DanSmith-j8y]

Doesn't the pipe smoke make all those books smell like shit?

[@MrDavidBarr]

Not at all. There is a huge difference between pipe tobacco smoke and cigar or cigarette smoke. Within about 6 hours any smell or trace has dissipated.

[@DanSmith-j8y]

@@MrDavidBarr That's good. I don't smoke cigarettes, cigars, or a pipe, but I've noticed when I've been at the home of a cigarette smoker my clothes reek after.

[@athiefinthenight6894]

Honestly books smelling of tobacco smoke have such a rich personality imo

[@jerelzoltick6900]

smoking is bad for books

[@MrDavidBarr]

Smoke is good for books but only pipe-smokers know it.

[@cyrosphere0154]

Lmao ​@@MrDavidBarr

[@TheCrispyChip]

yup