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Vicky · 2nd December 2001, 01:56 PM

Hi Guys,

Some interesting and strong opinions here.
Well, its been so many years now since I read The Hobbit, yet despite my inability to read a book twice for whatever reason it may be, i can still remember the images it created in my mind. I then remember going and playing the old RPG of LOTR and The Hobbit on my old Spectrum way back in the old days of the late 80s.

For me, i have created many an image from a book - notably The Hobbit in this instance - and yet whatever other material appears to detract or shape my images those original visions do not disappear.

Sometimes I find im seeing a film and I've read the book, oh the shame in it! I mean, I haven't so much ended up have the influence of seeing people in books, except maybe now with Goldmine and Shout At The Devil by Wilbur Smith, yet I will always come up with my own images as to how these people look act and speak. I find seeing them on film fantastic, especially if it can be pulled off, because in many cases a good - great performance will encourage you to go back to the martial from which they have been derived.

I agree with the comments above that you will find it useful and enjoyable to read The Hobbit first, for although it is a seperate story it always comes in the box sets!!! I think that says it all

Have a nice day :)

Vicky

2nd December 2001, 01:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
Vicky Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	Hi Guys, Some interesting and strong opinions here. Well, its been so many years now since I read The Hobbit, yet despite my inability to read a book twice for whatever reason it may be, i can still remember the images it created in my mind. I then remember going and playing the old RPG of LOTR and The Hobbit on my old Spectrum way back in the old days of the late 80s. For me, i have created many an image from a book - notably The Hobbit in this instance - and yet whatever other material appears to detract or shape my images those original visions do not disappear. Sometimes I find im seeing a film and I've read the book, oh the shame in it! I mean, I haven't so much ended up have the influence of seeing people in books, except maybe now with Goldmine and Shout At The Devil by Wilbur Smith, yet I will always come up with my own images as to how these people look act and speak. I find seeing them on film fantastic, especially if it can be pulled off, because in many cases a good - great performance will encourage you to go back to the martial from which they have been derived. I agree with the comments above that you will find it useful and enjoyable to read The Hobbit first, for although it is a seperate story it always comes in the box sets!!! I think that says it all Have a nice day :) Vicky