Prop Red Book of Westmarch

[Iceclimber]

Hehe. Indy. You owe me for this advertisement.

 

[The Josh]

You did get me thinking strongly again about getting one. So thank you for that.

 

[DaveMac]

I envy the Red Book J man, definately still on my list. But Sideshow and WETA keep altering my *GD* priorities on that list!

I'm very happy with my version of Isildurs scroll though

 

[The Josh]

I envy the Red Book J man, definately still on my list. But Sideshow and WETA keep altering my *GD* priorities on that list!

I'm very happy with my version of Isildurs scroll though

Thanks DM If it wasn't for the fact I've been able to sell some of SS GI Joe figures I'd still be envious of those that have this. Like you Sideshow and Weta are taking the free funds I can use.

I bet. I've seen a few versions out there and they look nice. N2D has one he showed in his collection thats awesome and Indy's looks fantastic as well.

 

[Matner77]

The Red book has now jumped to the top of my must have list. Trying to save for this asap. If I can get the book, Rivendell, Balin & Pursuit of the Ark statues this year. I'll be one chuffed collector

 

[The Josh]

Good Luck

 

[theguru1]

CLICK HERE to see where it all started and the creative force behind this beauty!

LOTS to read but the history and true creative powers here turned into this wonderful prop!

I remember reading ALL of that a few years ago, when I was first thinking of getting the book.

Took a bit of time, but well worth it and it helps in making one understand just the massive amount of work that went into this project, not just by Indy but also the couple of guys that edited and put the text together.

Basically reverse engineering the books, to come up with a 'journal' that still fits the plot (from Bilbo and Frodo's point of view), while making it sound like a couple of hobbits wrote it.

Really, just think about that for a moment, boggles the mind, and that's before Indy then hand wrote it all out, in distinctive handwriting styles for each Hobbit, along with all the maps/illustrations and final aging and leather binding.

All I did once I got mine, was commission a glass blower to make me a matching inkwell

 

[Mr Fell Beast]

I remember reading ALL of that a few years ago, when I was first thinking of getting the book.

Took a bit of time, but well worth it and it helps in making one understand just the massive amount of work that went into this project, not just by Indy but also the couple of guys that edited and put the text together.

Basically reverse engineering the books, to come up with a 'journal' that still fits the plot (from Bilbo and Frodo's point of view), while making it sound like a couple of hobbits wrote it.

Really, just think about that for a moment, boggles the mind, and that's before Indy then hand wrote it all out, in distinctive handwriting styles for each Hobbit, along with all the maps/illustrations and final aging and leather binding.

All I did once I got mine, was commission a glass blower to make me a matching inkwell

You are absolutely right!

That thread was a thoughful, very serious brainstorming by fans of Tolkien who came together, with Indy's involvement, and came up with a finished product! Which when Dunedain87 stated when Daniel Reeve saw the finished book, he was floored! As Daniels copy he created for the movie was only a few pages and was never completed, wow that says it all! This Redbook is a true work of art and VERY unique item to the collectors of Tolkien and will be a very much welcomed addition to my collection, all be it many years after it was commissioned.................

WOW..............

All who own this special book should feel very lucky as this is just not a prop but a true work of art!........

 

[The Josh]

Just got an email and my Red Book and Isildur's Scroll are on their way and will be here in 2-3 weeks.

 

[TD-0488]

Awesome. You are going to love them.

 

[The Josh]

I bet. I've seen the book up close and its awesome so I'm stoked to have my own. I was just thinking about this and then I got my email.

 

[Adolfo]

Those are something I dont have and I have alot...dying to get these...just too tough right now financially...The book is IMHO the best LOTR prop period...grats to all that get or have this

 

[The Josh]

Those are something I dont have and I have alot...dying to get these...just too tough right now financially...The book is IMHO the best LOTR prop period...grats to all that get or have this

Yeah, its pretty sweet. If it wasn't for some stuff I sold selling for my price I don't think I'd be getting it.

 

[Matner77]

Congrats Josh. It looks a stunning piece of art from the videos I've seen. Still saving up to order mine

 

[The Josh]

Congrats Josh. It looks a stunning piece of art from the videos I've seen. Still saving up to order mine

Thanks! Its worth it from the one I've seen up close. Gonna be one of the best pieces I own for sure.

 

[Fritz]

Just got an email and my Red Book and Isildur's Scroll are on their way and will be here in 2-3 weeks.

You're gonna love it. The book is one of the best props if not the best prop out there.

 

[Wetanut]

Amen to that!

 

[The Josh]

You're gonna love it. The book is one of the best props if not the best prop out there.

I have no doubts. It's really does border on the perfect item representing Middle-earth. I am very excited for this to get here.

Amen to that!

It was your book and seeing it a few times that got me thinking just how much I wanted this in my collection.

 

[Wetanut]

It was your book and seeing it a few times that got me thinking just how much I wanted this in my collection.

(I knew it would only be a matter of time once you had it in your hands )

 

[The Josh]

(I knew it would only be a matter of time once you had it in your hands )

The clock did start for sure and when it struck midnight I decided screw it I must have this. Thanks for the push