Rob inglis s version is very good, a little cringe worthy when he sings and embarrassing if you stop at traffic lights with your window down. Hes so good with the voices and accents that you can actually know whos speaking before the text tells you. What is the best audiobook version of tolkiens the hobbit. Like most people, i havent heard a wide range of audiobook versions of the hobbit. Tolkien who has authored many other bestselling books. One is an original language version by rob inglis, who also made audiobook. He is the narrator of the unabridged audiobook editions of j. Same like in the other books of the series that include the fellowship of the ring, the two towers and. One is an original language version by rob inglis, who also made audiobook versions of lord of the rings and of the three books of the. Youre probably talking about the ones by rob inglis. The hobbit audiobook is a childrens novel based on a juvenile and fictional theme. Narrator rob inglis will hold listeners of all ages spellbound with his. Rob inglis has appeared with the royal shakespeare and royal court theatre companies. Soon he joins the wizards band of homeless dwarves in search of giant spiders, savage wolves, and other dangers.
Robert inglis born in 1933 is an actor, writer, journalist, critic and producer who has primarily worked in australia and england. The hobbit unabridged by rob inglis internet archive. It is written by celebrated and renowned book writer j. R tolkien that takes place in the fictional world of middle earth, which is the setting of most of the authors works. As a reminder, everyone has their own tastes in audiobooks, just like regular books. Robert inglis is an actor, writer, journalist, critic and producer who has primarily worked in australia and england. Sep 12, 2012 the fellowship of the ring audiobook written by j. Rob inglis expertly bridges the gap between the whimsical, childlike aspects of tolkiens fantasy classic and the hints of darker things to come later in the lord.
We find how the book was composed, and what was changed between releases. Aug 03, 2019 rob inglis continues to delight the listener with his voice even in this fantasy as well. Like every other hobbit, bilbo baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. View entire discussion 18 comments more posts from the lotr community. We cant remember the last time weve been so excited about one of our favorite books being adapted into a moviewell, maybe we canthe hunger games. An extract from the unabridged lord of the rings audiobook, narrated by rob inglis. Join expert laurie cameron to discover tools including. Sep 09, 2018 like most people, i havent heard a wide range of audiobook versions of the hobbit. Whereas elves are lithe and graceful, dwarves are stocky and. The lord of the rings complete triology 52 hours of audio unabridged record of all three books no named tracks on cover, booklet or eleswhere but each chapter has a clearly spoken book x, chapter x, name x read ahead. I have had the pleasure to listen to both narrators, although it was robert inglis for lord of the rings, and martin shaw for the hobbit. And afterward the comments valuable, connecting with, and exceptionally well done. Rob inglis continues to delight the listener with his voice even in this fantasy as well.
The fellowship of the ring the lord of the rings audiobook the fellowship of the ring full audio boo. The hobbit is a prequel to the lord of the rings trilogy. Chapter 1 of the 2019 theatrical audiobook of the hobbit. He can voice so many characters in a way that makes it hard to believe that it is the same person. Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbithole in bag end. He has played such roles as the ghost and claudius in hamlet and mr. Inspired by the hobbit, and begun in 1937, the lord of the rings is the saga of the great war of the rings.
The hobbit tells a fantastic story of adventure, danger, friendship, and courage, and serves as a prequel to the even more immersive and epic book series, the lord of the rings. As he crafted the alphabets, languages, and landscapes of middleearth, tolkien created one of the most popular and imaginative works in english literature. It begins a magnificent tale of adventure that will plunge the members of the fellowship of the. The man does a phenomenal job, giving each character a different voice and singing singing every song. For the lord of the rings unabridged, narrated by rob inglis, the volumes are. Tolkien, read by rob inglis by harpercollins publishers published on 20120906t17. Tolkien, rob inglis posted on january 23, 20 by dana the hobbit has long been one of my favorite books, but it only recently became available for digital download. Bilbo baggins agrees to help his wizard friend gandalf aid a group of dwarves seeking their lost treasure. In this splendid, unabridged audio production of tolkiens great work, all the inhabitants of a magical universe hobbits, elves, and wizards spring to life.
Tolkiens the lord of the rings, the hobbit audiobook is the tale of bilbo baggins who lives in the fictional land of middleearth, peopled with elves, dwarves, men, hobbits and other fictional creatures. Plot summary the hobbit follows bilbo baggins, a hobbit who has been living peacefully in his little part of the world. Tolkien narrated by rob inglis the hobbit cd discogs. The hobbit audiobook is definitely worth the listen, for old fans and new ones. The two towers is the second volume of the lord of the rings. The fellowship of the ring audiobook the lord of the rings 1. Sep 12, 2012 like every other hobbit, bilbo baggins likes nothing better than a quiet evening in his snug hole in the ground, dining on a sumptuous dinner in front of a fire. Again, not to harp on it but, this is a complete package well worth the money. The hobbit audiobook free online read by rob inglis. The fellowship of the ring audiobook, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the one ring. Rob inglis expertly bridges the gap between the whimsical, childlike aspects of tolkiens fantasy classic and the hints of darker things to come later in the lord of the rings. Internet archive more titles may be available to you. The outlines are printed obviously, and with great notes on what they are. Though content to enjoy his cozy life, cheerful hobbit mr.
The fellowship of the ring, the first volume in the trilogy, tells of the fateful power of the one ring. Listen to the hobbit audiobook streaming online free. Bilbo baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable, unambitious life, rarely travelling further than the pantry of his hobbit hole in bag end. And afterward the comments valuable, connecting with, and exceptionally. Meanwhile, at helms deep and isengard, the first great battles of the war of the ring take shape. How long are each of the lord of the rings novels on. Theatrical audiobook chapter 1 an unexpected party. Availability can change throughout the month based on the librarys budget. Jun 03, 2016 an extract from the unabridged lord of the rings audiobook, narrated by rob inglis. The hobbit audiobook free was narrated by rob inglis over a duration of 11 hours in such a perfect way that it paid tribute to the talent of j. Same like in the other books of the series that include the.
Rob inglis narration has been praised as a masterpiece of audio. From these academic aspirations was born one of the most popular and imaginative works in english literature. Tolkien narrated by rob inglis the lord of the rings. And now, were counting down the days until the hobbit hits the big screen. The two towers unabridged by rob inglis internet archive. Sep 12, 2012 inspired by the hobbit, and begun in 1937, the lord of the rings is a trilogy that tolkien created to provide the necessary background of history for elvish tongues. Reviews about the hobbit audiobook the lord of the rings 0. Does anybody know of a lotr audio book that is free. Tolkiens the lord of the rings, the hobbit audiobook is the tale of bilbo baggins who lives in the fictional land of middleearth. Tolkien narrated by rob inglis the hobbit cd discogs explore.