As announced by HarperCollins, the publisher is putting together a new audiobook release of The Hobbit, read by the one and only Andy Serkis. But mostly, he is alone. $29.99 $19.95 Audiobook Inspired by The Hobbit, and begun in 1937, The Lord of the Rings is the saga of the great War of the Rings. A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. In his notebooks, day after day, he makes a clear and careful record of its wonders: the labyrinth of halls, the thousands upon thousands of statues, the tides that thunder up staircases, the clouds that move in slow procession through the upper halls. (Photo: Warner Bros) English actor Ian Holm, best known for playing the role of hobbit Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy, has died at the age of 88. When Robert Jordan died in 2007, all feared that these concluding scenes would never be written. Martin Shaw is perfectly cast as the narrator for this abridged version of The Hobbit. Audio. Born and bred in Antigua, he's lived in Hackney since the sixties. Certainly not as an improvement. Throughout Westeros, the cold winds are rising. Lured there by the promise of alien artifacts, instead he finds a warped bureaucracy and staff of misfits testing the effects of Xenomorph bio-materials on living creatures. This was a 'must read' book for my 10-year-old son, so we decided to listen to it instead. It was just a random mutation - one of a billion that happen in viruses every day. It is read by one person rather than multiple readers, but this was not a problem, rather the narrator was excellent. All he had to do was keep Joseph Perry Shackleford alive and keep him from squandering the estate for a year. The Silmarillion is an account of the Elder Days, of the First Age of Tolkien’s world. Otherwise a great reading! Undaunted by Lord Thingol’s challenge, Beren and Lúthien embark on the supremely heroic attempt to rob Morgoth, the greatest of all evil beings, of a Silmaril, one of the hallowed jewels that adorn the Black Enemy’s crown. Bronson Pinchot, By: the hobbit is a fantasy story, but it is not an epic tale; its quite a simple story, but one you cant help but love. Did it make you laugh or cry? No monthly commitment. This ability is, hands down, the biggest game changer when it comes to creating a healthy, happy, self-determined life. A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The unabridged reading will follow the story of Bilbo and his adventure with a grumpy wizard and a company of dwarves, culminating in a confrontation with a dragon and a massive battle. Unabridged. Rand al 'Thor struggles to unite the nations for the Last Battle when the Dark One will break free into the world to spring the snares laid by the immortal Forsaken for unwary humankind. This is the most exciting fantasy series since George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire and a must for all fans of HBO's Game of Thrones. it offers up lighthearted humor with a fun and captivating story- and also there is Gollum to enjoy! His inimitable voice and ability to bring Middle-Earth and all it's riches to life! I love that Bilbo has a West Country inspired accent (by no means the full Wurzel) which reveals and speaks to his home-loving nature and gentleness while not at all seeming dumb. It is a stunning recording that captures all the characters in their own charming and mysterious ways. Derek Jacobi, Narrated by: I love The Hobbit and this recording was exciting and wonderful to listen to at bedtime or while travelling. Now, bеfоrе listen, уоu mау wаnt tо read ѕоmе information аbоut The Fellowship of the Ring Audiobook – The Lord of the Rings 1 again: Inspired by The Hobbit Audiobook and begun in 1937, The Lord of the Rings Audiobook is a trilogy that J.R.R. 5. My 14 year old son enjoyed it too. Terri Cole MSW LCSW, By: The future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance. Online shopping from a great selection at Books Store. One day, five officers from the code-breaking department are escorted to an isolated mansion outside the city. Get instant access to all your favorite books. more than half the book is cut out. Perhaps he always has. It beat living in a nursing home, and it was supposed to let him feel young again...at least until modern medicine and his body gave out. None of the essence of the adventure is lost and I would really reccomend this book. and different from the movie. At other times he brings tributes of food to the Dead. Dark times have come to Hogwarts. By confirming your purchase, you agree to Audible's. An illustration of two photographs. Kenneth Branagh, Alex Jennings, Michael York, and others. Highly recommended, for the new listener to Tolkien's works, or for the seasoned fan looking to return to the Shire. Brilliant. $14.95 a month after 30 day trial. Cancel anytime. It should be a straightforward case of sifting truth from lies. The seals on the Dark One’s prison are crumbling. Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring Ian Holm and Michael Hordern, has been divided into three corresponding parts, with newly recorded beginning and end narration by Ian Holm. At the age of five, Brandi contracted bacterial meningitis, which almost took her life, leaving an indelible mark on her formative years and altering her journey into young adulthood. On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. Kate Reading, Michael Kramer, Narrated by: Mr Bliss, a man notable for his immensely tall hats and for the girabbit in his garden, takes the whimsical decision to buy a motor car. ©1937, 1951, 1966, 1978 George Allen and Unwin (Publishers) Ltd. (P)1993 HarperCollins UK, The Lord Of The Rings: The Return of the King (Dramatised), The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (Dramatised), Narrated by: In 1981 BBC Radio 4 produced a dramatisation of J. R. R. Tolkien 's The Lord of the Rings in 26 half-hour stereo installments. J.R.R. A Dance with Dragons is the fifth volume in the series. It’s very disappointing to discover that the book is abridged, Such a delicate piece of fantasy, withers under the editorial eraser, I wonder - to what end? I love Martin Shaw and his reading of this was great. 5 Stars, 1 product rating 1. HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones is based on George R. R. Martin’s internationally best-selling series A Song of Ice and Fire, the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age. In audiobook form, the story is taken to a whole new level. But this one was different. Unabridged. The sun has begun to set upon the Third Age. I like the narrator and the story... it's just a shame that this book has been edited down 50% I wish I had noticed that this was the abridged version when buying :-( now I have to buy the regular copy just so I know everything that happens :-( Do not buy this version buy the full version! The Hobbit audiobook written by J.R.R. A Clash of Kings is the second volume in the series. Michael Kramer, Kate Reading, By: The awesome task of rebuilding the world has been left to his protege Vin - a onetime street urchin, now the most powerful Mistborn in the land. As he climbs into the sidecar of Hagrid's motorbike and takes to the skies, leaving Privet Drive for the last time, Harry Potter knows that Lord Voldemort and the Death Eaters are not far behind. All the while, an unseen foe is slowly pulling a noose tight around his neck.... As the Wheel turns, the winds of fate roil across the land. I have been waiting to hear this for 10 years! Brian Sibley's famous 1981 adaptation, starring included in this book. Ian Holm is best known for playing the role of hobbit Bilbo Baggins in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. Beren was a mortal man, but Lúthien was an immortal Elf. Some of these could be blamed on Mr Bliss’s style of driving, but even he could not anticipate being hijacked by three bears. The Dark Lord is breathing fear into everything Harry loves and to stop him Harry will have to find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes. Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson, The Complete Post Apocalyptic Series (Books 1-9), Narrated by: Whisked from his comfortable hobbit-hole by Gandalf the wizard and a band of dwarves, Bilbo Baggins finds himself caught up in a plot to raid the treasure hoard of Smaug the Magnificent, a large and very dangerous dragon. i have read the Hobbit many times growing up and listened to this exact audio on tapes as a kid. Brandi Carlile was born into a musically gifted, impoverished family on the outskirts of Seattle and grew up in a constant state of change, moving from house to house, trailer to trailer, 14 times in as many years. For over 60 years, readers of all ages have been enchanted by the magical realms, the epic battles between good and evil, and the unforgettable creatures of Narnia. The five tales are written with the same skill, quality and charm that made Brandon Sanderson, Narrated by: The complete, unabridged audiobook of A Clash of Kings. If you could sum up The Hobbit in three words, what would they be? By: Tolkien is the best writer out there and Martin Shaw is the best reader of his work. The story is still just as good. Nobody told me, that this is an ABRIDGED version. I wish I could find another book that is as good as this one. Rory Barnett, By: NO WONDER IT WAS ONLY 6 HOURS COMPARED TO 9 HOURS OF MOVIE TIME! Dermot O'Leary, Simon Pegg, By: J. R. R. Tolkien. A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the first book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud, and winter approaches like an angry beast. Bilbo quickly tires of the quest for adventure and longs for the security of his familiar home. But they didn't tell him about the pixies. it is essentially a children's book, and is not as intense or dark as the lord of the rings, but it still draws you in as an adult. Yes!J.R.R. Brandi Carlile, By: I WAS TRYING TO FOLLOW ON WITH MY COPY AND IT MADE IT NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE! While reconstructing the days leading up to the girl’s disappearance, Tracy is brought into an active investigation with former partner Kinsington Rowe. very funny and humorous. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of Tolkien’s great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe - hobbits, elves, and wizards - spring to life. Stephen Fry, By: In Boundary Boss, psychotherapist Terri Cole reveals a specific set of skills that can help you stop abandoning yourself for the sake of others (without guilt or drama) and get empowered to consciously take control of every aspect of your emotional, spiritual, physical, personal, and professional life. $38.41 + $26.89 shipping. 4 ... Unabridged Audio Book - 12CDs - Chivers. George R. R. Martin, Narrated by: Tolkien's epic saga, The Lord of the Rings. The Return of the King is the towering climax to J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy that tells the saga of the hobbits of Middle-earth and the great War of the Rings. Haven’t even read it, I don’t do abridged versions, I should be re-credited because I am going to have to get the unabridged version. Morgoth of the uttermost evil seeks in vain to discover the marvellously hidden city of his Elven enemies, while the gods in Valinor refuse to support Ulmo Lord of Waters' designs to protect it. Martin Shaw is an amazing narrator and I've enjoyed every second of this audiobook, but... at some point I noticed, that the stream of events is going too fast. Wodehouse stories) portrays the old, wise wizard Gandalf the Grey/White. Robert Jordan, Narrated by: How does this one compare? In this abridged version the story cracks along at a good pace & the narration by Martin Shaw is just right (it also has no singing which is a big plus!!). But so too is Kelsier, the man who masterminded the triumph. Peter Jackson, ganador de un Premio de la Academia®, continua su saga sobre la Tierra-Media que sigue las aventuras de Bilbo Bolsón (Martin Freeman) metido de lleno en una épica misión para recuperar Erebor, el reino perdido de los enanos, del terrible dragón Smaug. Frodo and Sam must continue alone towards Mount Doom, where the One Ring must be destroyed. Tom Taylorson, Narrated by: Timothy West, Samuel West, Narrated by: In the forest they see two men killed. Martin Shaw makes a great storyteller, I enjoyed his interpretation and the original version bears comparison against the film trilogy. This charming tale, peopled by a sand-sorcerer and a terrible dragon, by the king of the sea and the Man-in-the-Moon, went through several drafts over the years. Smaug certainly looked fast asleep, when Bilbo peeped once more from the entrance. A young woman has vanished on an isolated jogging trail in North Seattle. His television debut came as Richard III on the BBC's filmed theatrical production The Wars of the Roses (1965). 5.0 average based on 1 product rating. He was watching the tunnel entrance! But before he can return to his life of comfort, he must face the greatest threat of all. But as each code-breaker spins a story that proves their innocence, events are re-framed, and what really happened is called into question again and again. The impossible has happened. Tolkien created to provide “the necessary background of history for Elvish tongues”. :). The White Tower in Tar Valon, under the Amyrlin Elaida, has decided that Rand must be controlled immediately. An illustration of an audio speaker. Dr. Timothy Hoenikker arrives on Pala Station, a Weyland-Yutani facility. It exploded out of Somalia and spread across the oceans before anybody thought to look up from their cell phones to see what was going on. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit-hole in Bag End. An Ensemble Cast, Book Three in the Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Narrated by: It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the Fellowship of the Ring into a perilous quest and set the stage for the ultimate clash between the powers of good and evil. Nathan Lowell, Narrated by: Rupert Degas, The Essential Guide to Talk True, Be Seen, and (Finally) Live Free, By: The film stars an ensemble cast starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm, Christopher Lee, Hugo Weaving, Elijah Wood and Andy Serkis in pivotal roles. Such a great reading by Martin Shaw. My children and I enjoyed this very much and would recommend it. Seller 99.8% positive. The complete, unabridged audiobook of A Storm of Swords. 19 CD's. Rob Inglis’ narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio. The Lord of the Rings trilogy of books and its prequel novel, The Hobbit, have set the standard for fantasy in literature for generations.Now fans will have a chance to experience The Hobbit in an entirely new light.The official Harper Collins UK Twitter account announced that Lord of The Rings alum Andy Serkis will narrate a new Hobbit audiobook. The Hobbit, read by Derek Jacobi. Abridged is written in tiny print along the thumbnail of the title.I feel like audible should clearly mark abridged vs unabridged. Excellent movie. 4. But there was something wrong with Asgard’s Fall. Listened to this in the car with the kids (8 & 13) & we all loved it. John Lee, By: Largely overlooked because of their short lengths, they are joined here in one volume which reaffirms Tolkien's place as a master storyteller for listeners young and old. Martin Shaw masterclass. James Goode, Narrated by: Robert Hinshaw, Narrated by: On Tuesdays and Fridays Piranesi sees his friend, the Other. Bilbo Baggins, a gentle hobbit who loves the comforts of home, reluctantly joins a company of dwarves on a journey to recover plundered gold from a fierce dragon. Return to a planet swept by apocalyptic storms, a world tipping into war as aristocratic families move to control the shard blades and shard plates, ancient artifacts from a past civilisation that can win wars. Perrin Aybara is now hunted by specters from his past: Whitecloaks, a slayer of wolves, and the responsibilities of leadership. Martin Shaw, By: As the protective mother of an infant daughter, Tracy is immediately drawn to her first file: the abduction of a five-year-old girl whose parents, embattled in a poisonous divorce, were once prime suspects. A flamboyant, wise-cracking local character, Barrington is a husband, father and grandfather - but he is also secretly lovers with his great childhood friend, Morris. I'd forgotten how rich and engaging the story was. $9.71 Audiobook With its first broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on March 8, 1981, this dramatised tale of Middle Earth became an instant global classic. Tricked into releasing the evil spirit Ruin while attempting to close the Well of Ascension, new emperor Elend Venture and his wife, the assassin Vin, are now hard-pressed to save the world.This adventure brings the Mistborn epic fantasy trilogy to a dramatic and surprising climax as Sanderson's saga offers complex characters and a compelling plot, asking hard questions about loyalty, faith and responsibility. Noah didn’t expect much from entering the virtual reality world of Asgard’s Fall. The story told in this book is set in the great country that lay beyond the Grey Havens in the West: lands where Treebeard once walked, but which were drowned in the great cataclysm that ended the First Age of the World. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. The Two Towers is the second volume of J.R.R. Jennifer L. Armentrout, Narrated by: It's a tale of high adventure and astonishing courage, and a magical prelude to the Lord of the Rings trilogy. A BBC radio full-cast dramatisation of the third book in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy. They will see prosperity and famine, plague and war. It's a pity that the book is abridged as then it would be perfect! Sir Derek Jacobi, Narrated by: Hospitals were overwhelmed. Tolkien’s beloved The Hobbit will be coming to listeners everywhere this September, read by the BAFTA award-winning actor, director and author Andy Serkis. 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