This is a copy of the Silmarillion I'd love to own!

[Mith]

Unfortunately there is only the one in existence. Though if it ever does by some miracle make it into print I'll be buying a copy!!http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/902-Benjamin_Harff_Interview_Edel_Silmarillion.php

 

[Ursa major]

Saying that it's Very Beautiful seems rather inadequate praise, so I'll add a Gorgeous.

 

[The Judge]

I love illuminated manuscripts! This is just absolutely luscious! The "Silmarillion" page with that sinuous "S" is incredible, and although I love the jewelled colours it's the subtlety of the "Maeglin" page which I keep coming back to. I so envy people who have this kind of talent -- I hope the article gets him and his work noticed.

Thanks for linking to it, Mith.

 

[Mith]

Saying that it's Very Beautiful seems rather inadequate praise, so I'll add a Gorgeous.

I'll see that gorgeous and raise you a stunning lol

I love illuminated manuscripts! This is just absolutely luscious! The "Silmarillion" page with that sinuous "S" is incredible, and although I love the jewelled colours it's the subtlety of the "Maeglin" page which I keep coming back to. I so envy people who have this kind of talent -- I hope the article gets him and his work noticed.

Thanks for linking to it, Mith.

No problems at all I totally agree, this deserves to be in print and the student there deserves to be recognised for his work. Hopefully the Tolkien Estate can see the same!

 

[j d worthington]

It would likely be quite an expensive item, if it were done properly, but... yes, it is an absolutely beautiful piece of work, and something I would love to have on my shelves....

 

[nerd literature]

That is a labor of love if there has ever been one. It sure beats my Houghton Miflin edition

 

[Clansman]

The Folio Society should contact this guy, and put out a slipcase edition (with a ribbon and gilt-edged pages).