New releases
J.R.R. Tolkien in 1967 (Associated Press file photo)
“Lord of the Rings” author J.R.R. Tolkien has a new book, “The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun,” in stores today, almost 36 years after his death.
According to the publisher, Houghton Mifflin, it is a previously unpublished work by Tolkien, written during the 1920s and ’30s. It makes available for the first time Tolkien’s “extensive retelling in English narrative verse of the epic Norse tales of Sigurd the Völsung and The Fall of the Niflungs.” His son, Christopher Tolkien, edited the book.
In CDs, influential rockers New York Dolls, who will play June 2 at Oklahoma City’s Diamond Ballroom, are drop their new album, “‘Cause I Sez So,” today.
Also, Oklahoma City rockers Theatre Breaks Loose are releasing their debut album “The Way This Works” today on iTunes and www.Smartpunk.com, according to the Oklahoma Rock Newsblog.
In DVDs, David Fincher’s epic “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” which received many nominations during awards season, is out today.
Here is a list of the week’s new CDs, DVDs and books from Amazon.com, VideoETA.com and The Oklahoman:
CDs
New York Dolls, “‘Cause I Sez So.”
Paul Potts, “Passione.”
Ben Harper and Relentless7, “White Lies For Dark Times.”
Ciara, “Fantasy Ride.”
Yusuf/Cat Stevens, “Roadsinger (To Warm You Through The Night).”
Jewel, “Lullaby.”
Newsboys, “In the Hands of God.”
DVDs
Boston Legal: Season Five
Chandni Chowk to China
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Earth Final Conflict: Season One
Incendiary
Last Chance Harvey
Lipstick Jungle: Season Two
Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Big Splash
Wendy and Lucy
Books
“The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun” by J.R.R. Tolkien, edited by Christopher Tolkien.
“Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse / Southern Vampire Series No. 9)” by Charlaine Harris.
“The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series No. 5)” by Rick Riordan.
“Pygmy” by Chuck Palahniuk.
“Brimstone (Virgil Cole and Everett Hitch Series No. 3)” by Robert B. Parker..
“Pretty in Plaid” by Jen Lancaster.
“Brooklyn” by Colm Toibin.
-BAM
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