The Sword and Laser discussion

I also have that green leather-bound version, but recently picked up a little pocket sized edition at the ol' B&N.

One major gripe I have is that even thought the green leather bound edition has some nice colour plates in it, the map is still black and white.

In the book it clearly states that the runes are written in red. Is there an edition that has a coloured map?

Today I was browsing the books while shopping and noticed that the latest printing of the Hobbit does not include the second map. The one of 'Wilderland'.

So I just sent a melt down email to Audible yesterday.

This is their response


Dear

Thank you for contacting Audible!

Based on your email, I understand you are wondering why some books, such as the unabridged version of "The Hobbit" by J. R. R. Tolkien, are worth more than 1 credit on the Audible website. I would certainly be glad to help you with your query.

We make a commitment to our customers that less than 1% of our titles cost more than 1 credit. Instead of limiting these books to credit card purchases or removing them from the Audible website altogether, we have elected to price a small selection of audiobooks at more than one credit.

In an effort to increase the value of membership and improve the member experience, as of November 16, 2012 all 2-credit audiobooks have now been moved to 1-credit and no new audiobooks will be priced at 2-credits. With this said, you can now buy the unabridged version of "The Hobbit" audiobook for 1 credit only.

I hope this was helpful. Please let us know if there is anything else that we can do for you, we'll be glad to help.

Thanks again for contacting Audible and have yourself a wonderful day!


Isn't a coincidence that there is a change in policy on the same day I complain! Except I can still see books including "The Hobbit unabridged" for two credits. So I'll give them a couple days and see.

Squeaky wheel! Good for you!

Try clearing your browser cache. I got the Hobbit unabridged on 3 Nov 12 for only one credit. I did notice the Game of Thrones books are now a single credit as well.

I own a boxed set german edition wich includes The Hobbit as well as The Lord of the Rings (not in three but in six books) but neither a complete foldout map (the maps printed in the books are cropped to show mainly the part of the map where the book takes place) nor the appendices.
I think it's an anniversery adition of some kind and it's not called the Lord of the Rings (Der Herr der Ringe) but The History of the Great Ringwar (Die Geschichte des großen Ringkrieges).

Here are some pics curtesy of Amazon.de

http://www.amazon.de/Die-Geschichte-G...

@David Sven: Pity that new policy didn't make its way over to Audible UK, The (unabridged) Hobbit is still being sold in two parts :(

I did spot World War Z though, which seems to have finally landed over here, so I might have to check that out at some point...

Anyway, back to The Hobbit, loving it so far. I'm even tempted to pick up a physical copy.

Its still in two parts here in Oz as well. I'll have to complain again. Mind you, every time I complain they throw me an extra credit - If they don't hurry up and fix it I'll be able to buy both parts twice over just in free credits!

lol

Sonic wrote: "@David Sven: Pity that new policy didn't make its way over to Audible UK, The (unabridged) Hobbit is still being sold in two parts"

From Audible after I complained again this morning

"...The books are sold separately because this is how Audible has acquired them from the publishers and this is the stipulated marketing from the publishers. There is still a collection of multi-credit products on the site, however they are not classified as “audiobooks”. I do understand your frustration though, and with that being said, I have issued a complimentary credit on the account that you can use to purchase a version of the book..."


So the original reply I got back obviously didn't realise I was an Australian customer. They also forgot they had already given me a credit from the last time I complained last week. So tip for all UK and Aussie customers - complain about 2 credit books and get an extra credit for free. Even if you've already paid the two credits I would complain about it and you might get one added back - who knows.

David Sven wrote: "I have issued a complimentary credit on the account"

Audible Hacks by David Sven

@David Sven: lol, I'll throw a complaint their way first thing tomorrow :)

Its illustrated.

The first copy I had was a very abused 3rd ish hand paperback. Later I bought a very nice hardback when I was a freshman in college (and is currently in a box somewhere) . Third was an audio book my best friend got me for my first deployment. Currently I am reading an unabridged ebook. I will admit this is one of the few titles that I miss the book smell on, mostly becaue I have read it multiple times. But in any format it is still one of me favorite books.

Meghan wrote: "The copy I have looks like this:



I'm reading this copy as well!

AndrewP wrote: "In the book it clearly states that the runes are written in red. Is there an edition that has a coloured map?"

Can't speak for print, but the illustration of Thoror's Map in the Nook Enhanced version has red runes on it.

I'm 50/50 on this edition. Having the option to listen to Tolkein sing "Chip the glasses" and "Far over the Misty Mountains Cold" is rather neat, except I can't follow along in the book at the same time because turning the page stops the recording. The 16 minute segment of Roast Mutton is right out.

Likewise, there's a few pages of illustrations before the book starts that are interesting to look through... once the ebook registers that you want to turn past the first map on the first page.