Phoenix Wright posted...
From: JaKyL25 | #058
Say what you want about Tolkien but he never left you wanting more detail.
You are aware of the several books published of unfinished Tolkien material that fans adore, right?
For various reasons. The Silmarillion is debated by Tolkien fans, due to the nature of its creation. Since it was edited his son, who was certainly the most qualified to do the job since he was essentially his father's protege, it was a rush job due to pressure from the publisher. Christopher Tolkien has admitted that had he had more time, it would have been radically different, because a lot of the material inside contradicts what Tolkien's latest intentions with the mythology were.
The History of Middle-earth series is admired for a variety of reasons, chiefly that it is a rare look at the writing process Tolkien utilized. I'd say it is unprecedented access to the behind-the-scenes look at the creation of his work. Multiple versions of various rough drafts, combined with Chris Tolkien's insight really gives an outstanding thought processes that JRR went through conceiving his world. Some have given Chris Tolkien crap, saying he is profiting off his father's work, but I am thankful.
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