Lord Of The Rings Complete Recordings
The Lord Of The Rings Audio Books For Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings trilogy has taken the world by storm over the last few years. J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic stories have been given a new lease of life thanks to the fantastic cinematic world of Peter Jackson. His film adaptations captured the spirit of the original novels and created a whole new army of Tolkien fans. They were released in three installments as The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), The Two Towers (2002) and The Return of the King (2003). As an aside, in 1978 the animator Ralph Bakshi created an animated version of the story, attracting more fans to the world of the Shire and Middle Earth (though not to the same degree as Jackson’s creation).
However, despite the popularity of the novels and the films, many people are unaware of the wonderful Lord of the Rings audio book. The audio book is attracting a sizable fan base, although purists might sneer at the idea of an audio book version of the novel. However, the classic text read aloud brings a whole new dimension to the story and may even provide new insights into the plot. Also, consider the convenience of being able to listen to the novels whilst on the move: in the car, on the train or plane, for example. Maybe you’d like some entertainment whilst sunning yourself on the beach but can’t stand the glare of the sun on the white pages of a book!
Are there different versions of the Lord of the Rings Audio Book?
Yes, there are several versions of the story, but perhaps the best known is read by actor Robert Inglis. This is a mammoth work which runs to forty six CDs! The recording is first rate and is completely uncut, which means that you’re going to need quite a few days to get through the entire collection! For LOTR devotees this could be the first choice, especially if authenticity is your primary concern.
However, there is another extremely popular Lord of the Rings audio book produced by the BBC. You need to be aware that BBC audio books are usually in a radio-theater style rather than a simple, straightforward reading of the novel. This might be preferable if you are seeking a more entertaining, or fun, experience. The choice between the two styles of audio book is ultimately up to you and your personal preferences.
How much will all this cost me?
As you can imagine, forty six CDs is going to cost quite a bit of money. Think of it, though, as an investment in your future entertainment. In fact, the CDs could cost you up to $100 if bought brand new in the high street. However, thanks to the marvel that is the internet, it is possible to locate discounted, used copies from a number of suppliers. If cost is an issue for you then it would certainly pay to shop around on the web and locate a number of suppliers to compare prices.
Even die-hard Tolkien fans will find the Lord of the Rings audio book an entertaining experience.
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Lord Of The Rings: Two Towers Complete Record(w/ Bonus DVD) $79.98 Track Listing 1. Glamdring 2. Elven Rope 3. Lost In Emyn Muil 4. My Precious 5. Ugluk’s Warriors 6. Three Warriors, The 7. Banishment Of Eomer, The 8. Night Camp 9. Plains of Rohan, The 10. Fangorn 11. Dead Marshes, The 12. Wraiths On Wings 13. Gandalf The White 14. Dreams Of Trees, The 15. Heir Of Numenor, The 16. Ent-Draught Disc 2: The Lord Of Rings The Two Towers: The Complete Recordings: 1. Court Of Mesuseld:Theoden King, The 2. King’s Decision, The 3. Exodus From Edoras 4. Forests Of Ithilien, The 5. One Of The Dunedain 6. Wolves Of Isengard, The 7. Refuge At Helm’s Deep 8. Voice Of Saruman, The 9. Arwen’s Fate 10. Story Foretold, The 11. Sons Of The Steward 12. Rock And Pool 13. Faramir’s Good Council Disc 3: The Lord Of Rings The Two Towers: The Complete Recordings: 1. Aragorn’s Return 2. War Is Upon Us 3. Where Is The Horse And The Rider? 4. Host Of The Eldar, The 5. Battle Of The Hornburg, The 6. Breach Of The Deeping Wall, The 7. Entmoot Decides, The 8. Retreat 9. Master Peregin’s Plan 10. Last March Of The Ents, The 11. Nazgul Attack, The 12. Theoden Rides Forth 13. Tales That Really Matter, The 14. Long Ways To Go Yet |
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The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – The Complete Recordings $79.99 CD – WITH DVD AUDIO DISC,REPRISE / WEA, Running Time: 03:00:34 ***Usually ships within 24 hours*** 20120520110013637 |