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SimonRoyHughes , to bookstodon
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In 1962, A Swedish translation of The Hobbit (Swedish: Bilbo. En hobbits äventyr) was published, illustrated by Tove Jansson. The illustrations were not particularly well received by fans of Tolkien, but loved by those who appreciate Jansson. Copies of the Swedish book go for more than $600 these days. But last year, Tiden norsk forlag published an existing Norwegian translation of The Hobbit (by Nils ivar Agøy, 1998) in the format of the Swedish edition, replete with Jansson’s illustrations. I picked up my copy this morning.

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The end papers of a Norwegian edition of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, illustrated by Tove Jansson. We see a red and orange dragon hovering above two rocky crags, looking down towards a figure who appears to be shaking a battle axe at it. Several more figures are ascending the crag on the right.
A full page illustration in a Norwegian edition of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, illustrated by Tove Jansson. It appears that the dwarves have brought along a complete symphony orchestra to visit their prospective burglar.
A full page illustration in a Norwegian edition of Tolkien’s The Hobbit, illustrated by Tove Jansson. The three trolls, now turned to stone, regret not being content with their mutton. These trolls are more than three times the height of the spruse trees that surround them.

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I like the illustration of the music making session at Bilbo's home.
The nonsense of travelling dwarves carrying cellos, tubas and tympani with them as they fight off orcs is delightfully magnified.

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ronsboy67 , to bookstodon
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4.5/5
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It's just a name for the Western Province.

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It's great seeing cartography used to promote peace and understanding.

EgyptianAphorist , (edited ) to bookstodon
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I feel privileged to be invited back on ABC National/ & to celebrate 💯 year anniversary of Khalil Gibran’s ‘The Prophet’ — a I encountered as a young teenager & which shaped the person/ I am, today.

(My section begins at 18 minute mark).

Big Thanks, to sensitive host Meredith Lake of Soul Search for this gift 🙏🏼✨

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/soul-search/khalil-gibrans-the-prophet-at-100/102814068

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That is a really good podcast.
Breadth, depth, and with enough time for breathing while it is flowing by.

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