The hobbit nicol williamson

In 1974, argo records released a dramatised fourrecord lp audio abridgement of the hobbit. Id borrowed nicol williamson reading the hobbit from my local library it came into its own on that journey. I first heard williamsons recording over twenty years ago on. Released with a 8 page informational book with 2 images and 4 topics. In 1974, nicol williamson recorded an abridged reading of the hobbit for argo records, authorization for the abridgement having been provided by tolkiens publisher. Initially intended as a standalone story for children, it was later realigned more into the middleearth legendarium by 1951, when a revised edition was released. If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable western world, over the edge of the wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero blessed with a little wisdom. How peter jackson ruined the hobbit the films have lost sight of the depth and richness that made jrr tolkiens the hobbit work, says robbie collin. The orchard music on behalf of tin toy, and 2 music rights societies. Nicol williamson 14 september 1936 16 december 2011 was a british actor once described by john osborne as the greatest actor since marlon brando.

What posthumously published book explains the mythology tolkien created for middleearth. Tolkien the american radio theatre company the minds eye produced an audio adaptation of the hobbit which was released on six onehour audio cassettes in 1979. Listen to nicol williamsons 1974 reading of his abridged the hobbit. Rob inglis reads the hobbit badgaladriel august 22, 2012 at 12. Williamson is going to be familiar to fans of john boormans masterpiece excalibur he played merlin. Long has it been since i last visited hobbiton, and just as long awaiting the memory of bilbos long adventure. This is, without question, the quintessential narrated version of the hobbit. Nicol williamson the hobbit audiobook nicol williamson. Williamson appeared offbroadway in inadmissible evidence, another john osborne play,the entertainer, and his oneman 1973 production nicol williamsons late show. Childrens lp jrr tolkien nicol williamson about product images this image is a general representation of the item and the actual product may differ slightly in terms of color shading, logo placement, borders, or other small details. Where does bilbo choose to live at the end of the novel. Joined feb 14, 2016 messages 331 reaction score 391 location luxembourg. We carry all the books by and about tolkien both new and antiquarian, in all languages, as well as the calendars, posters, games, the merchanise from the peter jackson movies and much, much more.

The hobbithd surround sound vinyl albumsnicol williamson. Nicol williamson has 15 books on goodreads with 214 ratings. The book was first published on september 21, 1937 and is set in the years 2941 to 2942 of the third age before the events of the lord of the rings. You can do it right now, by listening to nicol williamsons audio. Jacksons 3rd entry in the hobbit franchise in order to return to middleearth. The hobbit audiobook nicol willianson hd audio books. Nicol williamson 14 september 1936 16 december 2011 was a scottishborn actor 1 once described by english playwright john osborne as the greatest actor since marlon brando.

Nicol williamson reads the hobbit the famous argo recording a demetriou production zpl 11969 of nicol williamson reading the hobbit. Nicol williamson reading the hobbit the tolkien forum. Going to be doing a lot of driving for a while, figured id get your guys opinion on which audiobook versions of lotr and the hobbit you thought was good. Nicol williamsons most popular book is the hobbit, or there and back again. The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. Nicol williamson 14 september 1936 16 december 2011 was a british actor and singer, once described by john osborne as the greatest actor since marlon brando. Listen to legendary british actor nicol williamsons 1974. The earliest actual audiobook version is also very highly regarded.

He performed every characterabout 20 in allon argo records fourlp, fourhour recording of j. Nicol williamsons reading of the hobbit remains the very. The book is also marked on front and back cover with catalog number zpl 11969 adapted to vinyl without effecting the flavor of narrative writing, or removing complete chapters. Tolkien, and was excited to work on such a challenging solo project. Williamson, who made his british telly debut in 1962, first made his mark on the big screen in 1968. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. If you get an audiobook version of the hobbit, do not get any other version, especially any of those bungling, fullcast performance versions. Nicol williamsons reading of the hobbit remains the very best. I listened to nicol williamson hundreds of times as a kid. In summary, this can be one among the nice classic stories for kids of all ages and nicol williamsons stunning narration can cause you to laugh and cry in equal live. We had an old recording on tape and we listened to it so much the tape wore out. Nicol williamson was an enormously talented actor who was considered by some critics to be the. The result is a recording of around threeandahalf hours in length with williamson voicing all the roles.

Cover of the cassette edition of nicol williamsons dramatization of the hobbit featuring the illustration bilbo comes to the huts of the raftelves by j. Williamsons recording is rich and expressive, his command of each voice bringing tolkiens characters to life. Hobbit to be made through the uk record label argo records which had been absorbed by decca records at the. Making a weekend trip from the east coast of florida to its gulf shores, my family and i listened to nicol williamsons early 1970s recording of j. Box with four lps, recorded in 1974 and an eight pages booklet with the synopsis, recording the. Nicol williamson the hobbit audio book online free. In an interesting quirk of history, the narrator and performer of this abridgement was the legendary scottishborn actor nicol williamson who would later go on to play the role of merlin the wizard in john boormans remarkable 1981 film excalibur. Yet ultimately, the birth of the story was oral in nature. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. A week ago today while driving to portsmouth listening to mathew bannisters programme last word on radio 4, i was sad to hear of the death of the actor nicol williamson. Tolkien, nicol williamson the hobbit 1974, vinyl discogs. The hobbit began on the back of an exam booklet tolkien was rating, most of us know that. He was also described by samuel beckett as touched by genius and viewed by many critics as. The audio has been re edited improved and converted to surround sound from the original stereo lp.

It gives its wearer the power to harness lightning. I personally did not know nicol williamson the actor, but i was fortunate to be a friend and collegue of. The hobbit middleearth universe the timeless classic presented in the standard hardcover edition using the authors original jacket design. He was also described by playwright samuel beckett as touched by genius and viewed by many critics as the hamlet of his generation during the late 1960s. Williamsons performance of the characters is perfect. He was also described by samuel beckett as touched by genius and viewed by many critics as the hamlet of his generation during the late 1960s. I was so happy when i saw this in amazon music so worth any price to hear nicols voice reading this story. The hobbit reconsidered as a picaresque novel biblioklept. Nicol williamson 14 september 1936 16 december 2011 was a british actor and singer, once described by john osborne as the greatest actor since marlon. The tolkien shop is a shop in holland and an international mailorder business entirely dedicated to the works of j.