Unboxing the Illustrated Hobbit & Lord of the Rings boxed set

Описание: As I begin my foray into book binding, what better set should I do than this set of Tolkien books. Illustrated by Alan Lee, Conceptual Designer on Peter Jackson's "The Hobbit" films, you might be asking me - "Rachel, why would want to rebind brand new beautifully illustrated books?"

My answer is simple, because I have a vision of a library with beautifully bound leather tomes. A deep leather comfy chair and a big fireplace warms the room, where I spend my time drinking peppermint tea and reading my favorite books. That's why.

Anyway. I watched a lot of unboxing videos about this set and there was some information I couldn't find. I wanted to stream the unboxing and discuss book measurements for anyone else interested. We also discuss the future of the channel and the future of my bookbinding adventures. Real exciting stuff. lol

Book Measurements: (width x height)

The Hobbit:
Joint: 3/8”or 9.525 mm
Cover: 5 3/8” x 9 1/8” or 136.525 mm x 231.775 mm
Spine: 1 1/8" x 9x1/8" or 28.575 mm x 231.775 mm
Cover thickness: 3mm

Fellowship of the Ring:
Joint 3/8"or 9.525 mm
Cover: 5 3/8" x 9 1/8" or 136.525 mm x 231.775 mm
Spine 1 1/2" x 9 1/8" or 38.1 mm x 231.775 mm
Cover thickness: 3mm

The Two Towers:
Joint: 3/8"or 9.525 mm
Cover: 5 3/8" x 9 1/8" or 136.525 mm x 231.775 mm
Spine 1 3/8" x 9 1/8" or 34.925 mm x 231.775 mm
Cover thickness: 3mm

Return of the Kings
Joint: 3/8"or 9.525 mm
Cover: 5 3/8" x 9 1/8" or 136.525 mm x 231.775 mm
Spine: 1 5/8" x 9 1/8" or 41.275 mm x 231.775 mm
Cover thickness: 3mm

Pardon my fatigue. I'm recovering from covid and I've been up since 3:30 AM working.

Special thanks to my friend Xino who pressured me, I mean... encouraged me... to get started on my streaming even if my setup isn't perfect. Love you girl. Go watch Xino kick absolute butt playing Tetris and being a total sweetheart on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/xino_z_