Humphrey Carpenter 29 January 1968
Humphrey Carpenter 29 January 1968 is a letter from J.R.R. Tolkien to Humphrey Carpenter, written on January 29, 1968.
- Description: In black pen ink on blindstamped 76 Sandfield Road, Headington, Oxon letterhead. 4to (7 in x 9 in). 1 page (recto only). Signed by Tolkien.[1]
- Authenticity: Medium
- Publication: None
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Dear Mr. Carpenter,
You may certainly have my permission to use my book The Hobbit as a basis for a children's play. My publishers are, of course, also concerned in all forms of reproduction, but normally no objection is raised when only a limited non-commercial performance is in view. With regard to the setting of verses as songs, I am not sure what the position is. If this is intended to lead to publication, both my publishers and the Performing Rights Society (of which I am now a Member) would have to be consulted.
It is a long time since we met and I should be delighted to see you again. Unfortunately I am very busy at the present and am going away on April 1st, so that I am afraid I shan't be able to arrange a meeting until the end of that month. Perhaps you could get in touch with me then and see what could be done. Please thank you[r] mother for her good wishes and kind regards, which we heartily return.
With best wishes to yourself,
Yours sincerely
J.R.R. Tolkien.
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- ↑ AbeBooks.com as of June 25, 2010