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Should I read "The Silmarillion"?; Should I?
Topic Started: Jul 13 2008, 10:00 PM (2,671 Views)
Caranthol
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After Akallabeth my favourite parts of the Silmarillion are the tale of Tuor and the scene in which Finrod meets Men for the first time. It's a pity that the latter scene is quite brief.
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Okay, now I'm definitely going to try to get the book. :) Too bad that I don't like reading books on PC. I prefer lying on the bed while reading ^^"
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Fishpaste
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You can get it quite cheaply from most second hand book shops.
Books contain knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Corruption is a crime. Crime never pays. So, if I keep reading, Im gonna go broke!

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AraionaDuBois
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Yeah, I found mine for 5 dollars (American) at a second hand shop. Though, my nice edition cost me 70....:)
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Now truly I am king of the world. Master of fate Damned shall thy house be. Thou shall not question my power Nor shall thou defy me further. The Steadfast, Blind Guardian.
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Actually, I live in Russia, in Moscow, and I haven't seen any second-hand book shops here, at least not in the districts I live in or often go to :rolleyes: I guess I'll have to look in a normal one :rolleyes:
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AraionaDuBois
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Really? Damn! I don't know what I'd do without my second hand bookshops! I'm sure there's one somewhere. ;)
Smashed down the light. I will not rest till I'm king. Valinor's empty now. allied the elves and men they shall be damned. A Dark Passage, Blind Guardian.

Now truly I am king of the world. Master of fate Damned shall thy house be. Thou shall not question my power Nor shall thou defy me further. The Steadfast, Blind Guardian.
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You could try Ebay?
Books contain knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Corruption is a crime. Crime never pays. So, if I keep reading, Im gonna go broke!

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Telcontar Rulz
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Or Amazon.
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Ebays cheaper
Books contain knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Corruption is a crime. Crime never pays. So, if I keep reading, Im gonna go broke!

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AraionaDuBois
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Meh, it depends on the book you're getting.

(All in American currency)

At amazon, the first one that pops up says it's 11, and some change. While a used copy is 3,49 plus 3,99 shipping. While at Ebay, when typing The Silmarillion, you find one for 4,99 plus 3,99 shipping. oh, just saw another for 2,99 and 5,50 shipping.
Smashed down the light. I will not rest till I'm king. Valinor's empty now. allied the elves and men they shall be damned. A Dark Passage, Blind Guardian.

Now truly I am king of the world. Master of fate Damned shall thy house be. Thou shall not question my power Nor shall thou defy me further. The Steadfast, Blind Guardian.
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Hmmm, it's pretty even then? And of course it depends where you live for postage.
Books contain knowledge. Knowledge is power. Power corrupts. Corruption is a crime. Crime never pays. So, if I keep reading, Im gonna go broke!

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AraionaDuBois
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The copies I found on both amazon and ebay appear to be in good condition. I got my good version from ebay for about 60 American.
Smashed down the light. I will not rest till I'm king. Valinor's empty now. allied the elves and men they shall be damned. A Dark Passage, Blind Guardian.

Now truly I am king of the world. Master of fate Damned shall thy house be. Thou shall not question my power Nor shall thou defy me further. The Steadfast, Blind Guardian.
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Well, I don't trust internet-ordering... Never ever bought something in an internet shop :rolleyes: Besides, it's kinda... more secure to hold the book in your own hands when you buy it. So thanks for the ideas, but I'll look for it in a bookshop :P
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Refia
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Oh don't worry Tio, I've ordered the Bionicle Legends book series from Amazon and it was very fast and trustworthy. :)
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Maybe, but I still prefer real buying.
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