http://www.tolkienlibrary.com Tolkien Library is a source for Tolkien book collectors. You can find all on Tolkien books, reviews, essays, articles and information on Tolkien as a writer. en-us PHP RSS Generator info@tolkienlibrary.com (Pieter Collier) contact@tolkienlibrary.com (Pieter Collier) http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/877-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php Members of the famed Inklings literary circle lived in the university city of Oxford. What were the places there like where people like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien met to talk and to share their writing? You will find the answer in this lively book, whose stunning photographs and insightful text will deepen your knowledge of Oxford and the Inklings alike. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/877-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php?290 Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/900-Tolkien_Thing_2009.php In only a few weeks time a very special meeting will take place at the beautiful medieval castle of Rieneck in Northern Bavaria. The annual convention of the German Tolkien Society, the Tolkien Thing (i.e. moot), will get together not only friends and guests from all over the continent but also one special guest we are very happy to have with us: Tom Shippey. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/900-Tolkien_Thing_2009.php?289 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/899-Tolkien_Bag_End.php Most of you probably remember Andrew H. Mortons book Tolkiens Gedling 1914, that talked about Tolkiens aunt Jane Neave and Tolkiens connection with Gedling. Now Andrew is back with a new book and it is called Tolkiens Bag End. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/899-Tolkien_Bag_End.php?288 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/898-The_Hobbitonian_Anthology.php The Hobbitonian Anthology: of Articles on J.R.R. Tolkien and his Legendarium by Mark T. Hooker has been published. This new book, The Hobbitonian Anthology, is the second volume of articles by Mark T. Hooker that picks up where A Tolkienian Mathomium left off. Hooker's analysis is from a linguistic perspective similar to Tolkien's. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/898-The_Hobbitonian_Anthology.php?287 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm Added to the Tolkien Book Store: The Hobbit, 1987 Super Deluxe Signed Limited Edition, 13 of 100 Signed Copies. A wonderful copy of an extremely collectable book. In unread condition, a must for the serious collector. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?286 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/897-Review_Arda_Reconstructed.php Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion by Douglas C. Kane was published in March 2009. Today I'm very happy to say that a reader from TolkienLibrary.com has contributed a review of this book. I hope this review will not only provoke people to leave a comment at the bottom of the article, but also to inspire them to sent in there own reviews of Tolkien books. It would be a big honor to publish them here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/897-Review_Arda_Reconstructed.php?285 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/abouttolkien.htm Philologist, author, mythmaker and creator of Middle Earth - a biography of J.R.R Tolkien, probably one of the first articles I wrote and later published in The Art of Ruth Lacon. It gives an overview of Tolkien from the early years up to Tolkien's legacy. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/abouttolkien.htm?284 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php The Children of Hurin is now a manjor bestseller. But because not everyone will be able to read The Children of Hurin in English I thought it a good idea to create a small list of all the translations out there. I'll add any extra info as it comes in so that in the end I hope this page will give all the info about all the Children of Hurin translations. Please sent me info on your local translations! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php?283 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/896-China_Mieville_on_Tolkien.php Amazons book blog Omnivoracious has got Fantasy Author China Mieville as a guest blogger this week. He has got several posts and a podcast up, but the best so far is his article: Here and Back Again: Five Reasons Tolkien Rocks. The article is not a real turn around, but Mieville is pretty famous for ripping into Tolkien. He now turns and even praises and thanks Tolkien. Here is a reproduction of the article and some more about China Mieville. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/896-China_Mieville_on_Tolkien.php?282 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/895-Interview_Dr_Solopova.php At the end of this month there will be released a very interesting book about the influence of languages on Tolkien. It will shed a light on all languages that had a great impact on Tolkiens creative writing, give us a good insight in Tolkiens academic carreer and give a nice introduction to Tolkiens invented languages. The book is written by no one less then Dr Elizabeth Solopova and here is an interview with the author on her new book, Languages, Myth and History. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/895-Interview_Dr_Solopova.php?281 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/894-Hobbit_auction_PBA_galleries.php An important association copy, inscribed by the author on the front flyleaf, with - To Stella Mills, from her old friend, J.R.R. Tolkien, - will be offered for auction at PBA galleries in San Francisco (USA) on the 25th of June. Stella Marie Mills was a student of E.V. Gordon and J.R.R. Tolkien at Leeds and she later edited and translated, under the guidance of Godron, The Saga of Hrolf Kraki an Icelandic or Viking epic, which was published by Oxford University Press in 1933. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/894-Hobbit_auction_PBA_galleries.php?280 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/893-Languages_Myths_History.php At the end of this month there will be released a new book about J.R.R. Tolkien, and more specific about the influence of languages on Tolkien. The book is written by no one less then Dr Elizabeth Solopova and this means that it will be very interesting! Have already added this book to my pre-order list! Languages, Myths and History: An Introduction to the Linguistic and Literary background of J. R. R. Tolkiens Fiction introduces languages and literatures which were particularly important for Tolkien as a writer. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/893-Languages_Myths_History.php?279 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/866-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Box_Set.php It seems in December there was released a very interesting paperback set, that only now showed up in Amazon. According to David Brawn at HarperCollins this set was produced for the export market only and there fore it is logic the sets only showed up very late on Amazon and appeared first on the German retail market. It is now better available and will also be released in Australia on 1/08/2009 and probably will be released globally very soon. Here are some better pictures of the set and all latest info. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/866-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Box_Set.php?278 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php Normally the cover art of the Tolkien Calendar and Diary are very simular, this year however both feature a unique and amazing work by the Tolkien artist Ted Nasmith. Today I'm glad to reveal the cover art for the Tolkien Diary 2010. It looks absolutely stunning. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php?277 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php We are delighted to bring you some exclusive material which inspired the new Tolkien book; including a rare extract from an original page from Tolkien's own manuscript of The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. Also find here some illustrations used in the book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?276 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/892-Write_and_Win_Contest.php There has just been announced a fun contest by the Tolkien Team of HarperCollins. Here is your chance to win a Hobbit audio book on CD by just sending in your review of the latest Tolkien book The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/892-Write_and_Win_Contest.php?275 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/891-Update_Tolkien_New_Line_lawsuit.php A number of people have expressed interest in what the status of the Tolkien/New Line lawsuit is, and whether it still represents a threat to the Hobbit films. Because Douglas C. Kane had written about the subject before, I asked if he would be willing to write a brief update on the situation now. He was happy to do so. Thanks Douglas! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/891-Update_Tolkien_New_Line_lawsuit.php?274 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/890-New_Tolkien_maps_John_howe.php HarperCollins has already announced it will replace the paperback version of the book, called The Map of Tolkiens Middle-earth, which sold more than 100,000 copies when published for the Tolkien Centenary in the 1990s, and out of print for more than five years. This new hardback is called the Road Goes Ever On and On. Now HarperCollins has announced they will also republish the other two paperbacks, The Map of Tolkien's Beleriand and the map of The Hobbit in this new Harback format. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/890-New_Tolkien_maps_John_howe.php?273 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/889-Roots_Middle-earth_Seeds_Fantasy.php It does not happen often, but sometimes it seems that Amazon only lists new Tolkien related books after they have already been published. Today I noticed a thin book of 72 pages with a very long title, Roots of Middle-Earth Seeds of Fantasy: Mythical and Literary Heritage in The Lord of the Rings, and J. R. R. Tolkiens Classic as Fantasy. This book was published in October 2008 and only now showed up on Amazon. In this work, the reader may discover the way and the extent to which certain character-level elements of the literary affiliates of myths, legends and fairy-tales effected the creation of such important characters in Tolkiens classic as Dwarves, Elves, Hobbits, and Wizards. Besides, the most prominent features of The Lord of the Rings based on which this book can be characterised as fantasy will also be presented, together with a comprehensive description of this literary mode. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/889-Roots_Middle-earth_Seeds_Fantasy.php?272 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun is a previously unpublished work by J.R.R. Tolkien, written while Tolkien was Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford during the 1920s and 30s, before he wrote The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It makes available for the first time Tolkiens extensive retelling in English narrative verse of the epic Norse tales of Sigurd the Volsung and The Fall of the Niflungs. It includes an introduction by J.R.R. Tolkien, drawn from one of his own lectures on Norse literature, with commentary and notes on the poems by Christopher Tolkien. Today the Deluxe edition by the US Tolkien publisher Houghton Mifflin has been released. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?271 Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/888-Book_of_Jonah_Translated_by_Tolkien.php Perhaps most unknown about J.R.R. Tolkien is that he was an editor of The Jerusalem Bible, published in 1966 just after the conclusion of the Second Vatican Council. Tolkiens contribution was the translation of Jonah, one of the most famous bible stories. In August Tolkiens translation of Jonah will be published by the original publishers of the 1966 Jerusalem Bible. It will feature previously unpublished material. Here is all info about this new Tolkien book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/888-Book_of_Jonah_Translated_by_Tolkien.php?270 Sat, 30 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/887-Mythopoeic_Awards_finalists_2009.php The Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies is one of the four awards given by the Mythopoeic Society. It is given to books on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis or Charles Williams that make significant contributions to Inklings scholarship. The finalists for the 2009 Mythopoeic Awards have just been announced and feature once again the best authors and books in the field of Inkling scholarship. Tolkienlibrary.com would like to congratulate all the nominees. The winners of this years awards will be announced during Mythcon 40 in Los Angeles, California. Here is a list of the finalists for the Award in Inkling Studies. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/887-Mythopoeic_Awards_finalists_2009.php?269 Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php After the Tolkien calendar for The Lord of the Rings (2007), The Children of Hurin (2008) and The Silmarillion (2009), the 2010 Calendar will focus on the landscapes of Lord of the Rings. The official Tolkien calendar 2010 will contain 16 magnificent landscape paintings by renowned artist Ted Nasmith, selected from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and featuring several brand new works of art. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php?268 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/886-Lord_of_the_Rings_Radio_City_Music_Hall.php Here is your chance to see and hear The Fellowship of the Ring live at Radio City Music Hall on Friday, October 9th and Saturday October 10th. For this extraordinary event, 300 musicians - a 75-piece orchestra and a 225-member choir - have been gathered to perform the complete score to 2001s The Fellowship of the Ring live with the motion picture on a massive screen towering above the stage. This once-in-a-lifetime, family-friendly event, held at the most prestigious concert venue in the world, is a milestone affair not to be missed by fans of The Lord of the Rings and classical music lovers everywhere! Tickets are on sale now! Do not miss it! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/886-Lord_of_the_Rings_Radio_City_Music_Hall.php?267 Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/873-Arda_Reconstructed_interview.php The author of Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion, Douglas C. Kane, has been so kind to sent over some signed stickers to stick inside your copy of the book. If you are interested to have a signed Douglas C. Kane sticker please sent me an email with your postal adress and I'll be happy to sent you one over. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/873-Arda_Reconstructed_interview.php?266 Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/885-Tom_Shippey_chat_session.php On the 5th of May was released The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. Because a new Tolkien book is not being released every day, or even not every year, I thought it a good thing to organise an online release event. Online Release Events always have some common features, like a lot of chatting about J.R.R. Tolkien and his books, giveaways or contests and chat sessions with special guests. Because the new Tolkien book was not Middle-earth related and because neither HarperCollins or Houghton Mifflin were doing a live release event (remember the Children of Hurin release parties in London and New York!) I thought it good to make it a one day only event. One day, one guest... only one person came in my mind: Professor Tom Shippey. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/885-Tom_Shippey_chat_session.php?265 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/legends-contestform.php The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun Contest has ended and the winners are announced. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun Release Party has also ended and I must admit that it was big fun! Glad so many joined in to celebrate the new book. Thanks to Tom Shippey to participate! Transcript will be posted at Tolkienlibrary.com as soon as possible. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/legends-contestform.php?264 Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/884-Review_The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php According to the Telegraph, the new Tolkien book is already one of Britains most pre-ordered titles, stating that fans of Tolkiens book will seek clues to the characters and events in his later novels, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. The new Tolkien book is however something completely different, but nonetheless incredibly fascinating. The new book consists of two closely associated poems, to which Tolkien gave the titles The New Lay of the Volsungs and The New Lay of Gudrun, based on the legends of Volsung and Nibelung. The two poems are written in modern English fitted to the Old Norse metre, and now appear for the first time as The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/884-Review_The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?263 Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/882-Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Release_Event.php The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun Release Party is an online event to celebrate the publication of The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, the new book by J.R.R. Tolkien, first released worldwide on Tuesday 5th of May 2009. It will be released in the UK by Tolkien publisher HarperCollins and in the US by Houghton Mifflin. The event will take place online on May the 5th, 2009 and is being organized by TolkienLibrary.com. Next to chatting and celebrating the release of the new Tolkien book there will be giveaways and a chat session with special guest Tom Shippey, one of the best Tolkien scholars on this planet. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/882-Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Release_Event.php?262 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php On Amazon there has been released Part I of the foreword for the new Tolkien book. It is brilliantly written by Christopher Tolkien and really makes you want to read the upcoming book. Here it is reproduced. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?261 Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/881-Bill_Sanderson_interview.php Today, I am very happy to be able to release the following interview with Bill Sanderson. He is part of a talented generation that matured in the 1970s and has carried on working in much the same way to the present. His book illustration work includes a series of Penguin covers for the novels of Anthony Burgess in the 1980s, Harry Harrison and Felix Dennis. Now, early May his art will be seen in the upcoming The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/881-Bill_Sanderson_interview.php?260 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/880-IV_Great_Council-Peruvian_Tolkien_Society.php On April 4th you can go and enjoy J.R.R. Tolkien and Fantasy Inspired Art Exhibition: Land of Enchantment in England, but if you live at the other side of the world you can go to the Peruvian Tolkien Society annual meeting: The Great Council in Lima, Peru. There will be talks, theater, language sessions, giveaways and a lot of fun. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/880-IV_Great_Council-Peruvian_Tolkien_Society.php?259 Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php The audio book of The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun will be read by Brian Denis Cox, who is a BAFTA- and Emmy Award-winning, Golden Globe-nominated British actor. Cox narrated an abridged audio book version of Sir Walter Scotts novel Ivanhoe, and an unabridged audio book of JRR Tolkiens The Silmarillion. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?258 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/879-John_Garth_interview.php When we celebrated the release of The Children of Hurin, during The Children of Hurin Release Party on 7 April 2007, one of the sheduled guests for the chat event was the author of Tolkien and the Great War, John Garth. Sadly enough he fell sick and he was replaced in the last hour by an equally interesting author John D. Rateliff, author of The History of The Hobbit. Since it is now about 2 years since the publication of The Children of Hurin I am happy to say that I am finally able to release the following interview to the Tolkien community and very gratefull for the time John Garth has put into it. I truly hope you all enjoy this interview as much as I did and learn some more about John Garth and his fantastic Tolkien and the Great War, one of the Tolkien biographies that should be read by anyone interested in to Tolkien. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/879-John_Garth_interview.php?257 Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/878-J.R.R.Tolkien_Documentary.php Now this is something fabulous. It seems that the BBC J.R.R. Tolkien documentary, made in 1997, finally made it onto DVD. This is good news, it will be fun to see the faces again of some of the Tolkien Society Members that I have learned to know since then. Now I'm going to order the DVD and see if it is so good as I remember it. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/878-J.R.R.Tolkien_Documentary.php?256 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php Harper Collins has just released the cover for the new Tolkien book called The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?255 Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/877-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php Members of the famed Inklings literary circle lived in the university city of Oxford. What were the places there like where people like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien met to talk and to share their writing? You will find the answer in The Inklings of Oxford by Harry Lee Poe, whose stunning photographs and insightful text will deepen your knowledge of Oxford and the Inklings alike. Here follows more info on the book and an interview with the author Harry Lee Poe. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/877-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php?254 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/876-J.R.R._Tolkien_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php Last year I did an interview with the author Mark Wolf, just before the book was first released. It is always nice to re-read Mark Wolfs answers and hear him talk about the book once again, especially now the book will be reprinted with a brilliant new cover. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/876-J.R.R._Tolkien_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php?253 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/875-Lord_of_the_Rings_Hobbit_Audio_Set.php There has just been released a very beautifully slipcased audio book collection, which includes The Hobbit, Tolkiens magical prelude to Lord of the Rings, and all three volumes of the Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers and The Return of the King. The slipcase features original cover art by John Howe, the world reknowned leading Tolkien illustrator and conceptual artist on Peter Jacksons film version of the trilogy. He is now working on the Hobbit movies. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/875-Lord_of_the_Rings_Hobbit_Audio_Set.php?252 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/874-Lands_of_Enchantment_Exhibition.php It is my pleasure to announce the following J.R.R. Tolkien and Fantasy Inspired Art Exhibition: Land of Enchantment. From Friday the 3rd of April until Monday the 6th there will be held a wonderful art exhibition in Moreton-In-Marsch in England. Some of us may have been to previous art exhibitions which were held there and know how wonderful these events are; yet this time it will be even better. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/874-Lands_of_Enchantment_Exhibition.php?251 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/873-Arda_Reconstructed_interview.php Once in a while there are written books that come forth from a very deep love for Tolkien and his mythology. One of these books is Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion by Douglas C. Kane, the co-founder of the Tolkien internet discussion site thehalloffire.net. Here follows more info on this book, that every serious Tolkien fans should have, and an interview with the author. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/873-Arda_Reconstructed_interview.php?250 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php According to Associated Press The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, will be published in May by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?249 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/872-The_Road_Goes_Ever_On_and_On.php The Road Goes Ever On and On: The Map of Tolkiens Middle-earth is the essential companion for any reader journeying through The Lord of the Rings, illustrated by John Howe, conceptual artist on the Lord of the Rings films and written by Brian Sibley. It will be a perfect Tolkien learning aid for schools and younger readers and an ideal gift for all Tolkien fans - contains the only official and authorised full-colour map of Middle-earth published. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/872-The_Road_Goes_Ever_On_and_On.php?248 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/871-Farmer_Giles_of_Ham_60th.php It will be a commemorative diamond anniversary edition of Tolkiens classic book, including a map, a copy of Tolkiens unpublished short story which he expanded for publication, his notes for an aborted sequel, and the original first edition illustrations by Pauline Baynes. It will be limited to 500 pieces and features a brand new dust jacket. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/871-Farmer_Giles_of_Ham_60th.php?247 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php HarperCollins is to publish a new book by the late Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, edited and introduced by Tolkiens son Christopher, will be published on 5 May 2009. Here is a FAQ with all info on the new book by Tolkien. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/870-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun.php?246 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/869-Tolkien_2009_Interview_David_Brawn.php Just as the last few years I contacted David Brawn, the publishing director of Harper Collins, to get some more information. The questions were sent before I announced the 2010 Tolkien Calendar and Diary, as well as the announcement of the hardback and super deluxe edition of The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun. Here follows some more info on the new Tolkien books that will be released this year. 2009 will be very exciting for the Tolkien fans and as you will read, we are in for some nice surprises. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/869-Tolkien_2009_Interview_David_Brawn.php?245 Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/857-New_Tolkien_book_Sigurd_Gudrun.php The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the epic story of the Norse hero, Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, and the revenge of his wife, Gudrun, upon the Niflungs, called The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, is now available through Amazon. This is the hardcover version. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/857-New_Tolkien_book_Sigurd_Gudrun.php?244 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php After the Tolkien calendar for The Lord of the Rings (2007), The Children of Hurin (2008) and The Silmarillion (2009), the 2010 Calendar will focus on the landscapes of Lord of the Rings. The official Tolkien calendar 2010 will contain 16 magnificent landscape paintings by renowned artist Ted Nasmith, selected from The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and featuring several brand new works of art. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/868-Tolkien_Calendar_2010_Lord_of_the_Rings.php?243 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/867-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Limited_Signed_Edition.php The world first publication of a previously unknown work by J.R.R. Tolkien, which tells the epic story of the Norse hero, Sigurd, the dragon-slayer, and the revenge of his wife, Gudrun, upon the Niflungs, called The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, will be released as a Limited Signed Slipcased Edition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/867-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Limited_Signed_Edition.php?242 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/866-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Box_Set.php It seems in December there was released a very interesting paperback set, that only now showed up in Amazon. I have not seen the set myself and will probably order a copy today. This is an interesting set, I do not know (yet) which paperbacks are inside. Since on the only (small) image I found the set looks to be put in a black box I assume they will hold the black paperback editions of The Simarillion and Unfinished Tales and the Children of Hurin paperback with the famous Alan Lee cover. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/866-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Box_Set.php?241 Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/865-Mythcon_40.php All info on Mythcon 40 http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/865-Mythcon_40.php?240 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/864-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Translations.php The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, due for worldwide release in May 2009, and published in the UK by HarperCollins Publishers will also be published in many other countries and many other languages. This list is based on information sent by the publishers and contributors from around the globe or found at on line bookstores, if you want to add information or edit some info please sent me an e-mail. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/864-The_Legend_of_Sigurd_and_Gudrun_Translations.php?239 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/863-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php What were the places there like where people like C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien met to talk and to share their writing? You will find the answer in this lively book, whose stunning photographs and insightful text will deepen your knowledge of Oxford and the Inklings alike. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/863-The_Inklings_of_Oxford.php?238 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/862-Tolkien_fans_use_facebook.php These days Tolkien lovers think Facebook is an ideal place for connecting up, to learn to know new friends and keep track of what others are doing. Many Tolkien societies have opened up Tolkien groups and many Tolkien lovers have inscribed themselves to Facebook. Here is an article that lists all Tolkien Societies on Facebook and talks about the phenomenon Facebook and Twitter. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/862-Tolkien_fans_use_facebook.php?237 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/858-Black_and_White_Ogre_Counrty.php This month appears the Lost Tales of Hilary Tolkien, an 88 page ilustrated hardcover book that consists of several short tales written by Hilary Tolkien, Tolkiens brother. The tales were written down in a notebook that was re-discovered by a grand-child of Hilary Tolkien and thought it a good idea to have it published. The book is illustrated by Jef Murray, who kindly answered several questions about the book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/858-Black_and_White_Ogre_Counrty.php?236 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/861-The_Best_Tolkien_books_from_2008.php Time flies when you are having a good time! 2008 was a year which started of with a large amount of paperbacks editions of all major Tolkien works. The middle of the year was the period when we saw the release of some books by Tolkien scholars and the end of the year we saw audiobooks and the Tales of the Perilous Realm come out. All together a very interesting year it was. Let us walk through it again in chronological order. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/861-The_Best_Tolkien_books_from_2008.php?235 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/860-The_Tolkien_Name_in_History.php The book is just one of an entire series of family name books in the Our Name in History Collection. Each book in the collection is printed on demand and is compiled from hundreds of millions of records from the world's largest online resource of family history, Ancestry.co.uk. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/860-The_Tolkien_Name_in_History.php?234 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/859-40-years-Hobbit-Presse-letter-to-Tolkien-contest.php To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Hobbit Presse they have invented a very fun contest to win a fantastic prize, a special limited edition of Herrn der Ringe. Write an original letter to the author J.R.R. Tolkien! Write down the words you always wanted to say to your favorite writer, or ask the questions you always wanted to ask. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/859-40-years-Hobbit-Presse-letter-to-Tolkien-contest.php?233 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/857-New_Tolkien_book_Sigurd_Gudrun.php HarperCollins is to publish a new book by the late Lord of the Rings author J R R Tolkien. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun, edited and introduced by Tolkiens son Christopher, will be published in hardback in May 2009. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/857-New_Tolkien_book_Sigurd_Gudrun.php?232 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/856-most_expensive_Tolkien_book_in_the_world.php GTC Roadshow AG announces the acquisition of the most expensive Tolkien book ever sold; a signed first edition of The Lord of the Rings dedicated to the Queen of the Hobbits, for 104.000 USD. A further 5 lots were acquired in the same auction: the first translation of The Hobbit dedicated to E. Griffiths, a signed US first edition Lord of the Rings, P. Baynes original art, a signed map of Middle-earth and a book dedicated to Tolkiens son Michael. The pieces will add to the largest Tolkien collection ever compiled and will be offered to the public in a unique exhibition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/856-most_expensive_Tolkien_book_in_the_world.php?231 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/856-Tolkien_exhibition_in_Oss.php From 2 December 2008 Tuesday untill Saturday 3 January 2009, the library in Oss (the Netherlands, near Den Bosch) will host a Tolkien-exhibit together with Unquendor. Next to a comprehensive exhibition on Tolkien, there will be other activities such as a lecture, workshops and a reading day. All this will be in Dutch. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/856-Tolkien_exhibition_in_Oss.php?230 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/855-hobbit_sells_53000_GBP_for_Tolkien_exhibition.php GTC AG, a Swiss based company, announces the acquisition of the second most expensive Tolkien book ever sold; a signed Hobbit bought from Peter Harringtons for GBP53,000 setting a new benchmark for a signed book. This signed Hobbit will be one of the showpieces for the largest private Tolkien collection to be exhibited around the world beginning in 2011 by the GTC Roadshow, which coincides with the release of the new Hobbit film. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/855-hobbit_sells_53000_GBP_for_Tolkien_exhibition.php?229 Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/854-Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2008_I.php It is the season again when nights gets longer and over here in Europe all leaves have fallen from the trees, the cold weather is back and we all huddle together around the fire. The quest has begon again to find an original gift? This year I'm going to make some nice suggestions, by creating two lists which will help you find a perfect gift for any Tolkien and Hobbit lover or collector. Part I will cover all items related to The Hobbit, the bestseller by J.R.R.Tolkien, that soon will be turned into a movie adaptation. Part II will cover other nice Tolkien collectables, books and perfect Christmas gifts. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/854-Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2008_I.php?228 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/853-Tales_Perilous_Realm_BBC_Dramatization.php The newly released edition of the Tales from the Perilous Realm Radio Dramatization comes as four stories on three disks, each containing elements of fantasy and faerie, or in total 3hrs of listening pleasure. It has exactly the same size as the Hobbit dramatization, so they fit well together on a shelve. Included are Farmer Giles of Ham, Smith of Wooten Major, and the wonderful Leaf by Niggle, the most neglected pearl by Tolkien. There's also The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, which is a small treat for Tom Bombadil fans, who have aired their displeasure at seeing this important character excluded from the Peter Jackson film adaptation of The Lord of the Rings. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/853-Tales_Perilous_Realm_BBC_Dramatization.php?227 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/852-The_Hobbit_BBC_Dramatization.php The newly released edition of the Hobbit Radio Dramatization includes 4 CDs and a bonus CD featuring expanded versions of music composed by David Cain, specially commisioned for the dramatization and a rare interview with Tolkien. Here is my review of this set. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/852-The_Hobbit_BBC_Dramatization.php?226 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/851-Tolkien_Woodriding_features_exhibition.php Hazael Design are pleased to announce an exhibition of limited edition furniture handmade from the timber reclaimed from JRR Tolkiens last home, Woodridings. Also The Tolkien treasures discovered in Poole go on display next saterday, on the 15th November, at Hazael Design, unit 12 Mill Lane Wimborne, England. I will myself come over to the opening of the exhibition and hope to see many Tolkien fans there. It would be great to discuss all about Tolkien and Tolkien collecting, in the nice envirement of Wimborne. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/851-Tolkien_Woodriding_features_exhibition.php?225 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/BBC-contest.html BBC Audiobooks America and Tolkien Library presented you a trivia to win a copy of the BBC Lord of the Rings Radio Dramatization, which has been released by BBC Audiobooks America on September 9, 2008. Congratulations to Elizabeth Trogdon, Albert Peruzzo, Jessica Burke and Derek Broughton, who all won one copy of the BBC Lord of the Rings Radio Dramatization. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/BBC-contest.html?224 Sat, 08 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wordpress/archives/45 The second annual Tolkien Calendar from Heren Istarion: Northeast Tolkien Society is now available for ordering. Last years calendar was a great success, well made, and came with stunning artwork from Jef Murray and Ted Nasmith. This year looks to be continuing in the tradition of excellent vision and craftsmanship, under the able hands of Anthony, Jessica, and Phil and Megan Goss. Place your orders now for this excellent gift and collectible, before they are gone. http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wordpress/archives/45?223 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/BBC-contest.html BBC Audiobooks America and Tolkien Library present you a trivia to win a copy of the BBC Lord of the Rings Radio Dramatization, which has been released by BBC Audiobooks America on September 9, 2008. If you live in America or Canada enter the contest to win one of the four copies of the BBC Lord of the Rings Radio Dramatization. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/BBC-contest.html?222 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/850-Lord_of_the_Rings_BBC_Dramatization.php Some, who know me very well, are aware that every day I have an hour drive to office (and back again in the evening) and that during that ride I always listen to either BBC World Service, or to Tolkien Audio Books. When the two come together, be sure that it is of interest to me. Here follows a review of the 1981 BBC dramatization of the Lord of the Rings, which has just been re-released in the US, and I highly recommend to any Tolkien fan. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/850-Lord_of_the_Rings_BBC_Dramatization.php?221 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/849-Chat_with_Alan_Lee_transcript.php Yesterday, to celebrate the release of the Children of Hurin paperback, Houghton Mifflin together with Tolkienlibrary.com organized a chat event with the illustrator Alan Lee. Here is the transcript of the interview with Alan Lee, illustrator of The Children of Hurin. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/849-Chat_with_Alan_Lee_transcript.php?220 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php The Children of Hurin Paperback Release Party has begun. The chat with Alan Lee will take place in 5 hours and a half from now, so if you want to join in now is the time. All info on the event can be found at www.tolkienlibrary.com. Come and celebrate the paperback edition of The Children of Hurin with us. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php?219 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php The Children of Hurin Release Party will take place on the 14th of October to celebrate the release of The Children of Hurin Paperback Edition by Houghton Mifflin. Here is all the latest info. The time schedule has changed a little, and the chat box is already open to the Tolkien fans. See you all on Tuesday. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php?218 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php It was my pleasure to find out, from David Brawn, that the Deluxe Edition will be limited to 2500 copies only and that it will match the other Deluxe Editions recently published. It will be released in December and will have a green color. The first 500 copies will be signed by Alan Lee and will be sold, probably from early November, through tolkien.co.uk. It will be just regular copies of the Deluxe Edition and will be sold at the normal price as well. The only difference will be that they are signed by Alan Lee. There are no plans so far to release a super deluxe edition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php?217 Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/chat.html The Chat box of Tolkienlibrary.com is no live. To Connect to the Chat Forum and chat with other web site visitors, make sure the Connect Tab is visible then: Enter the Username you wish to use into the Chat Username box. This must be at least 3 characters and a maximum of 15 characters, no spaces. If you have a Password associated with this Username (Registered/Staff/Admin users only), enter it into the Password box. 3-15 characters, no spaces. If you do not have a password leave this box empty. If you would like to add a few details about yourself that other Chat Forum users can view while you are connected, you can add an optional Profile via the Profile Box. Maximum 200 characters. If you do not wish to add a Profile leave this box empty. Click the ENTER Button to connect to the Chat Forum. The Applet will connect to the Chat Forum Server and log you in. You are now ready to chat! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/chat.html?216 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php The Children of Hurin Paperback Release Party is an online event to celebrate the publication of The Children of Hurin Paperback Edition by Houghton Mifflin, the new book by J.R.R. Tolkien, first released on Tuesday 17th April 2007 in hardback edition. The event will take place online on October 14, 2008 and is being organized by TolkienLibrary.com and Houghton Mifflin. Next to chatting there will be giveaways and a chat session with special guest Alan Lee. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/847-Children_of_Hurin_Paperback_Release_Event.php?215 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/846-70_Year_The_Hobbit_Collecting_PartI_Ephemera.php On September 21, 2007 the UK The Hobbit turned 70 and this year on March 1, 2008 we celebrated 70 years of the US edition of the Hobbit. It is a good occasion to look back at 70 years of Tolkien collecting and The Hobbit collectables and ephemera, since most Tolkien collectors all started by reading and buying a copy of The Hobbit. I'll create here a series of articles on The Hobbit collecting and will try and touch some of the less common Hobbit books and collectables, present an overview of the first and the deluxe editions. Here is the first article in the series on 70 years of Hobbit collecting. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/846-70_Year_The_Hobbit_Collecting_PartI_Ephemera.php?214 Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/845-Tolkien_Race_Cultural_History.php This book, Tolkien, Race and Cultural History: From Fairies to Hobbits, presents an exploration of the evolution of Tolkiens mythology within the framework of its cultural and historical context. It contributes significantly to Tolkien studies, as well as understanding of many elements of popular culture in the pre-WW1 period. This is the first book to look at issues of race and ethnicity in Tolkien with any kind of historical knowledge. Tolkien, Race and Cultural History explores the evolution of Tolkiens mythology by examining how it changed as a result of Tolkiens life story and contemporary cultural and intellectual history. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/845-Tolkien_Race_Cultural_History.php?213 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/844-Tolkiens_Heroic_Quest.php This book, Tolkiens Heroic Quest, by US author Robert Rorabeck looks at the heroic fiction of J.R.R. Tolkien, looking at major works such as The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion, and lesser-known books. Since I'm unable to find any info on this title I give here a view on a Master Thesis by the same author on the same subject, expecting this book to be an update of his 2003 study. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/844-Tolkiens_Heroic_Quest.php?212 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/819-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Sketchbook_Paperback.php The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook will be released in a sumptuous large-format trade paperback for the first time. The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook hardback edition, published in 2005, was a major best seller for over two years in a row and the new paperback will be very succesful for sure. It is being announced for tomorrow, but no cover has been revealed so far. I hope Harper Collins can hold up the publication date. More news on this later. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/819-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Sketchbook_Paperback.php?211 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php Since yesterday they started shipping out the 2009 Tolkien Calendar. It focuses on The Silmarillion and features illustrations from the revised illustration edition by Ted Nasmith. While we celebrated The Silmarillion 30th anniversary last year, it is great to see it is now in the picture again. The Calendar looks great and will find a nice place on my wall. Time to remove the Children of Hurin Calendar of 2008 and hang up the new one. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php?210 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/843-Studying_the_Event_Film_Lotr.php The book focuses on the business of the event film, and includes chapters on techniques and meanings ranging from music to spirituality. It offers essays on multimedia products associated with the films and contains a dossier of reviews, interviews, production details and box-office returns. It should be released tomorrow on September 1, 2008. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/843-Studying_the_Event_Film_Lotr.php?209 Sun, 31 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/842-Oxford_through_the_eyes_of_Tolkien.php In April 2006 Robert Blackham published a little guidebook to Tolkien sites in Birmingham (called The Roots of Tolkiens Middle Earth); apparently he has now done the same for Oxford. The new book wil be called Tolkiens Oxford: Oxford through the eyes of Tolkien. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/842-Oxford_through_the_eyes_of_Tolkien.php?208 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/808-Tolkien_on_Fairy-Stories.php Tolkien on Fairy-Stories, a new expanded edition of Tolkiens most famous, and most important essay On Fairy-stories, which defined his conception of fantasy as a literary form, and which led to the writing of The Lord of the Rings has just been released and is now available. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/808-Tolkien_on_Fairy-Stories.php?207 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php It was my pleasure to find out, from David Brawn, that the Deluxe Edition will be limited to 2500 copies only and that it will match the other Deluxe Editions recently published. I heard rumors that it would come in a dark blue box, but can not confirm that yet. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php?206 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/841-The_Company_they_keep.php Every year The Mythopoeic Society gives away their prestigious Literary and Scholarship Awards. The most interesting award for Tolkien fans is The Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies. It is given to books on J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis or Charles Williams that make significant contributions to Inklings scholarship. This year it was given to The Company They Keep: C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as Writers in Community by Diana Pavlac Glyer. Here is a round-up of all winners. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/841-The_Company_they_keep.php?205 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php While I was expecting a very similar front of the Tolkien Calendar and the Tolkien Diary (which so far has been a habit of the publishers), this year it seems they did something different. See the cover of this years Tolkien diary here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php?204 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://briansibleysblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/pauline-baynes-queen-of-narnia-middle.html For hours I tried writing something about Pauline Baynes, Tolkiens favourite illustrator. The news of her passing away touched me deeply. The few letters we wrote each other really showed me why so many people did adore here. Brian Sibley has put a tribute to Pauline on his blog which in all respects is better then anything I could write. The artist is gone; but the artwork that she created lives on... http://briansibleysblog.blogspot.com/2008/08/pauline-baynes-queen-of-narnia-middle.html?203 Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.hvatv.com/2008/07/issue-4-greg-hildebrandt.html The latest issue of Heroes Villains and Artists features an interview with Tolkien artist Greg Hildebrandt. From the Lord of the Rings calenders to Star Wars movie posters, his brush has defined the classic style of sci-fi and fantasy art for decades. So join Heroes Villains and Artists as they step into his home and learn about how he got his start and gain some insight into the artist. Hope you like some of the scans I sent in to Heroes Villains and Artists which they requested in order to make their video. http://www.hvatv.com/2008/07/issue-4-greg-hildebrandt.html?202 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php I am pleased to be able to release the official cover of the Tales of Perilous Realm which I was sent by David Brawn, the publishing director of Harper Collins. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php?201 Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/839-Tolkien_goes_Mobile.php On August 1st Tolkien will go mobile and the following OMA Tolkien Editions will be available: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Children of Hurin, The Silmarillion and many more... http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/839-Tolkien_goes_Mobile.php?200 Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Yvan.htm Yvan Strelzyk, a Tolkien collector from Thonon-les-Bains in France, specialized in Tolkien translations, French and English Hobbits and Lord of the Rings editions just send me an update of his profile. In it you'll see that a new Hobbit translation is to be published in September in Norwegian nynorsk (cf. haugenbok.no). All Tolkien collectors are invited to sent in their own profiles or update the ones already online. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Yvan.htm?199 Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/838-Own_a_Piece_of_Tolkien_History.php Tolkiens former home in Poole is going to be demolished and the last remaining features have been removed by the demolisher. These include a wonderful Adam-style fireplace, some garden decorations, doors and a postcard he found behind the fireplace. Here is now your chance to own a piece of Tolkien history because all the items recovered from the house are now up for sale in the Tolkien Library Store. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/838-Own_a_Piece_of_Tolkien_History.php?198 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/837-An_interview_with_Rayner_Unwin.php World at Large came up with a brilliant idea. To honour the move of the book The Hobbit to the big screen, their weekly podcast now features an interview with Rayner Unwin. I have also added a video interview with Rayner Unwin by the New York Times. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/837-An_interview_with_Rayner_Unwin.php?197 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php This new collection is fully illustrated throughout by Oscar-winning artist, Alan Lee, who provides a wealth of pencil drawings to bring the stories to life as he did so memorably for The Hobbit and The Children of Hurin. Alan also provides an Afterword, in which he opens the door into illustrating Tolkiens world. Here you can see the new cover. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/836-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm.php?196 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/835-Tolkien_Audio_Books_2008.php As some of you might know I am quit a big fan of Tolkien Audio Books. I have an hour drive to work every day and if not listening to BBC World I tend to listen to Audio Books. It makes the drive to work a lot more fun and enjoyable. Now it seems I will be able to add some very nice Tolkien Audio Books to my collection. Here is an overview of new Tolkien Audio Books to be released this year. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/835-Tolkien_Audio_Books_2008.php?195 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php After the Tolkien calendar for The Lord of the Rings (2007) and The Children of Hurin (2008), the 2009 Tolkien Calendar will focus on The Silmarillion and will feature illustrations from the revised illustration edition by Ted Nasmith. While we celebrated The Silmarillions 30th anniversary last year, it is great to see it is now in the picture again. Here you can see the new cover. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/834-Tolkien_Calendar_2009_Silmarillion.php?194 Fri, 13 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/833-Interview_Douglas_Anderson_Verlyn_Flieger_Tolkien_Fairy-Stories.php J.R.R. Tolkiens On Fairy-stories is his most-studied and most-quoted essay, an exemplary personal statement of his views on the role of imagination in literature, and an intellectual tour de force vital for understanding Tolkiens achievement in the writing of The Lord of the Rings. Here is an interview with the authors of the soon to be released gem of Tolkien studies Tolkien on Fairy-Stories. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/833-Interview_Douglas_Anderson_Verlyn_Flieger_Tolkien_Fairy-Stories.php?193 Fri, 06 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/831-Tolkien_Studies_out_Mid_July.php Normally Tolkien Studies is being released in April or May, but this year it will be a bit later and be released around Mid-July. They are currently being pressed by the West Virginia University Press. While the cover is not yet available I can tell it will be Chaucers Reeve, from the Ellesmere msnuscript of The Canterbury Tales. Here are the final contents. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/831-Tolkien_Studies_out_Mid_July.php?192 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article3999008.ece The son of JRR Tolkien will try next week to halt Hollywood plans to follow the critical and commercial triumph of the Lord of the Rings trilogy by filming The Hobbit and a sequel. Christopher Tolkien, 83, is calling for one last crusade in a long-running court battle against the producers of The Lord of the Rings only weeks before carpenters are due to begin work in New Zealand on the sets for the latest Middle-earth epic. He claims the Tolkien family is owed GBP80m by New Line Cinema under a deal for a 7.5 percent share of profits that was signed in 1969, when his father reluctantly sold film rights to pay a tax bill. Today the film-makers will confirm that Sir Ian McKellen is returning to his role as the wizard Gandalf in The Hobbit and that Andy Serkis will reprise his role as the murderous creature Gollum. Sir Ian Holm, who played the hobbit Bilbo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings, is expected to narrate. Viggo Mortensen has unexpectedly been asked to return as Aragorn, a character who does not appear in the original Hobbit story, published in 1937. Peter Jackson, who directed the Rings trilogy, is to produce the Hobbit films. The director will be Guillermo del Toro, the Mexican whose grim fantasy Pans Labyrinth won three Oscars last year. However, at a hearing on June 6 Christopher Tolkien will ask a Californian judge to back his claim that he can terminate film rights to The Hobbit. He is said to be furious with the New Line studio, which earned GBP3 billion from the Rings trilogy. Tolkiens lawyers accuse New Line of accounting chicanery. Warner Bros, owner of New Line, declined to comment. In an internet press conference last night, Jackson and del Toro answered questions about the new films, which will cost about GBP150m to make over the next three years. The first will be rooted firmly in the original book The Hobbit, following the naive young Bilbo on a quest for dragons gold and showing how he obtained his all-powerful ring. The second will cover the 50 years between his return home and the events of The Lord of the Rings. That period is described in The Silmarillion, a collection of notes and tales assembled by Christopher Tolkien and published four years after his fathers death in 1973. Tolkien Jr, described by his biographer as cantankerous, is unlikely to allow the film-makers free access to The Silmarillion. He has always been sceptical of Hollywood. Even now relatives are unsure whether he has watched The Lord of the Rings, which won a total of 17 Oscars. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article3999008.ece?191 Sat, 24 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/830-Interview_with_Andrew_H_Morton_on_Tolkien_Gedling.php Last month I announced the book Tolkiens Gedling 1914 The Birth of a Legend by Andrew H. Morton and John Hayes, and I was, as most of us, very intrigued by the content of this book. Here is an interview with the author Andrew H. Morton about the book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/830-Interview_with_Andrew_H_Morton_on_Tolkien_Gedling.php?190 Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-films/ TORN had a very interesting Chat this morning with Del Toro. All Del Toros answers are very wonderful to read and a lot of good news is in this interview. Ian Mckellen will be back as Gandalf, Andy Serkis will be Gollum, John Howe and Alan Lee will be asked to be on board once again. Read the interview here. http://www.theonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-films/?189 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/829-Del_Toro_Hobbit-Forming_Director.php he Academy Award-nominated writer-director has just been signed to helm back-to-back epics adapted from J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit, which, after various delays, are finally going forward with Peter Jackson set to produce and together with Fran Walsh to deliver the script. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/829-Del_Toro_Hobbit-Forming_Director.php?188 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://tinyurl.com/bawuad Tolkien Studies, the Annual Scholarly Review, volume V will be available from 31 May 2008. It is the first scholarly journal published by an academic press for the purpose of presenting and reviewing the growing body of critical commentary and scholarship about Tolkiens writings. Now available for pre-order. http://tinyurl.com/bawuad?187 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yceGw528XE5mNosA8K8Xyg_3d_3d HarperCollins UK is interested in setting up a permanent online store featuring J.R.R. Tolkiens works including his complete library, signed products and exclusives. They have opened a little survey, which is not very long but very interesting. All Tolkien collectors should spend a little time in answering the seven questions and let us hope something nice comes from this. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=yceGw528XE5mNosA8K8Xyg_3d_3d?186 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/828-Tolkien_Gedling_1914-The_Birth_Of_A_Legend.php In 1914 Tolkien stayed at his aunts farm, called Phoenix Farm, in Gedling. While the farm has now been demolished, it is said that it was there that Tolkien wrote the poem that in the end led to the Lord Of The Ring. Now, Andrew Morton, has published a book about Tolkiens Aunt Jane Neave. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/828-Tolkien_Gedling_1914-The_Birth_Of_A_Legend.php?185 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com//press/827-John_Howe_exhibition_in_Paris.php The French edition of the Fantasy Art Workshop is due out April 17th, so John Howe will be in Paris for a little show at the Galerie Arludik. The next day he will be signing in the Paris FNAC. The exhibition will stay open until may 17th. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com//press/827-John_Howe_exhibition_in_Paris.php?184 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/826-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm_Roverandom_and_Other_Classic_Faery_Stories.php The flagship book this year will be The Tales from the Perilous Realm, planned to be the definitive reading edition of Roverandom, Farmer Giles of Ham, Leaf By Niggle, The Adventures of Tom Bombadil, and Smith of Wootton Major. Here is all information. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/826-Tales_from_the_Perilous_Realm_Roverandom_and_Other_Classic_Faery_Stories.php?183 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/825-Adam_Tolkien_Interview.php A French booksite has released an interview with Adam Tolkien, the grand-son of J.R.R. Tolkien. Because the interview was conducted in French, I have provided a translation here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/825-Adam_Tolkien_Interview.php?182 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/824-The_Company_They_Keep_nominated_for_Hugo_Award.php After winning the 2007 Imperishable Flame Award the wonderful book by Diana Glyer has now been nominated for a Hugo Award, as Best Related Book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/824-The_Company_They_Keep_nominated_for_Hugo_Award.php?181 Mon, 24 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/823-Interview_with_Alan_Lee.php It was my honor to do an interview with Alan Lee in Paris on March 15, 2008. I hope this interview will shed some light on the illustrator Alan Lee, his wonderful art, and about his live long association with Tolkien books. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/823-Interview_with_Alan_Lee.php?180 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/822-Projectfiver-petition_for_a_brave_hobbit.php Please take a little time to read this, here is a chance to help out a brave Hobbit. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/822-Projectfiver-petition_for_a_brave_hobbit.php?179 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/821-Queen_of_Hobbits_Sold_for_World_record_60000GBP.php The Queen of Hobbits, a very rare 1937 first issue of the first edition of J.R.R. Tolkiens much-loved classic The Hobbit was sold today (18 March) by international fine art auctioneers Bonhams in London for a staggering GBP 60,000 (USD 120,800), twice its presale estimate and a new world record price at auction for an inscribed copy of the book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/821-Queen_of_Hobbits_Sold_for_World_record_60000GBP.php?178 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/820-Tolkiens-shorter-stories-by-walking-tree-publishers.php Today we see the publication of a new book by Walking Tree Publishers called Tolkiens Shorter Works. In this article I will also list all latest must-read books published by the same publishing company, namely The Lord of the Rings and the Western Narrative Tradition, How we became Middle-earth and Myth and Magic Art according to the Inklings. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/820-Tolkiens-shorter-stories-by-walking-tree-publishers.php?177 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/819-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Sketchbook_Paperback.php A sumptuous large-format trade paperback containing sketches and paintings, by Alan Lee, from the Lord of the Rings, together with brand new and previously unseen material from the books and the Peter Jackson movie adaption, will be published by Harper Collins Publishers in September 2008. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/819-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_Sketchbook_Paperback.php?176 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/818-Tolkien_Manuscripts_at_Bodleian_Library.php Original manuscripts from Tolkiens Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and Mary Shelleys Frankenstein will be among a number of national treasures put on display in a new exhibition hall. The new centre will be named the Blackwell Hall. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/818-Tolkien_Manuscripts_at_Bodleian_Library.php?175 Sun, 09 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/813-Castles_In_the_Mist_Tolkien_Exhibition.php From the 5th of April until the 7th there will be held a wonderful art exhibition in Moreton-In-Marsch in England. Here is an update on the artists attending and some of the latest informations on the event. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/813-Castles_In_the_Mist_Tolkien_Exhibition.php?174 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/817-Festivities_in_France_for_Enfants_de_Hurin.php For the release of Les Enfants de Hurin, the French translation of the Children of Hurin, Tolkiendil will organize some very interesting online chat events and contests. Les Enfants de Hurin will be released on Thursday February 21. If you speak French and are interested in Tolkien then here are some items to add on your calendar. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/817-Festivities_in_France_for_Enfants_de_Hurin.php?173 Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/816-Far_over_the_Misty_Mountains_Cold.php On Monday The Tolkien Estate and HarperCollins Publishers sued New Line Cinema to claim their long-forgotten gold in Los Angeles Superior Court. New Line refused to say whether the Tolkien Estate legal action would have an immediate impact on the development of The Hobbit movies. But if successful, the lawsuit has the potential to toss the films into the fires of Mt. Doom. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/816-Far_over_the_Misty_Mountains_Cold.php?172 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/815-The_Queen_of_Hobbits_For_Sale.php A signed first impression of the Hobbit and the last known photograph by Tolkien will be sold at Bonhams Printed Books, Maps, Manuscripts and Photographs sale in New Bond Street on 18th March 2008. The signed and dedicated first edition of the Hobbit, from the library of Elaine Griffiths, has been valued at 20.000-30.000 British Pounds. Read here why this Hobbit can be called the Queen of Hobbits. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/815-The_Queen_of_Hobbits_For_Sale.php?171 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/814-Tolkien_1968_BBC_Interview.php In February 1968 J.R.R. Tolkien was interviewed in conjunction with the BBC television documentary Tolkien in Oxford, of which also a part has been included in the J.R.R. Tolkien: An Audio Portrait. As far as I know this interview was only released last year for the Children of Hurin Release on April 7, 2007. Since then a small part of that interview could be found in the BBC News Archives, yet the interview is far from complete. I managed to locate some other parts of the same interview which were released by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on April 19, 2007. It also includes an interesting interview with Adam Tolkien, the grand-son of Tolkien on the Children of Hurin, conducted by Razia Iqbal from the BBC program Newsnight. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/814-Tolkien_1968_BBC_Interview.php?170 Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/813-Castles_In_the_Mist_Tolkien_Exhibition.php From the 5th of April until the 7th there will be held a wonderful art exhibition in Moreton-In-Marsch in England. Some of us may have been to previous art exhibitions which were held there and know how wonderful these events are, yet this time it will be even bigger and better. On the guest list are Ted Nasmith, John Howe, Alan Lee, Ruth Lacon and Roger Garland. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/813-Castles_In_the_Mist_Tolkien_Exhibition.php?169 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/812-Interview_with_Anke_Eismann.php In the interview we get some view on the media Anke Eisman likes to work with, her favourite artwork, her favorite Tolkien illustrators, opinion on the Lord of the Rings Movies and the fortcoming books with her artwork. The interview was done by Rowns for Tolkienguide.com. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/812-Interview_with_Anke_Eismann.php?168 Sun, 03 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/811-4th_International_Tolkien_Themed_Art_Competition.php This year marks the 4th International Art Competition of ST Wieza City Culture and Art Centre of Bielawa in association with City Promotion and Strategy Department of Bielawa in Poland. The Tolkien theme of this years competition is Battles and Combats of the First Age and competitors are free to submit any piece of art on this subject. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/811-4th_International_Tolkien_Themed_Art_Competition.php?167 Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/810-The_Hobbit_movie_is_forming_news_on_Del_Toro_Howard_Shore.php We seem to be some days or even hours away from some official announcements by New Line and MGM. Yesterday the Hollywood Reporter announced that Guillermo del Toro is in talks to direct back-to-back installments of J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit. However no official announcement was made so far. Howard Shore will probably be composer of the new movies. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/810-The_Hobbit_movie_is_forming_news_on_Del_Toro_Howard_Shore.php?166 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/809-Allan_Lee_booksignings_French_translation_Children_of_Hurin_in_Februari.php To celebrate the release of Les enfants de Hurin the French publisher Christian Bourgois Editeur has invited Alan Lee to come to France to do several book signing sessions. The Children of Hurin will be released in France on the 21st of February. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/809-Allan_Lee_booksignings_French_translation_Children_of_Hurin_in_Februari.php?165 Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://radio.nationalreview.com/betweenthecovers/post/?q=M2EyNjkyYjY4ODE1YzM2MTZhNjQxNTA3NzM1NmU5MmE John D. Rateliff, author of The History of the Hobbit, explains to John J. Miller that The Hobbit represents the first time that Tolkien had written a whole book-length work of fiction; his earlier pieces were much shorter than The Hobbit. So it was a sort of ambitious undertaking for him. He got ideas, and then as the story went along, he would reject them. Originally, Bilbo would kill the dragon. http://radio.nationalreview.com/betweenthecovers/post/?q=M2EyNjkyYjY4ODE1YzM2MTZhNjQxNTA3NzM1NmU5MmE?164 Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/808-Tolkien_on_Fairy-Stories.php Contained within On Fairy-stories are the roots of the tree of tales that bore such glittering fruit in Tolkiens published and unpublished work. Here, at last, Flieger and Anderson reveal through literary archaeology the extraordinary genesis of this seminal work and discuss, in their engaging commentary, how what Tolkien discovered during the writing of the essay would shape his writing for the rest of his life. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/808-Tolkien_on_Fairy-Stories.php?163 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/807-Tolkien_publications_for_2008_by_Harper_Collins.php Some weeks ago we had a look back at the last year in the article the best Tolkien books of 2007. Now it is time to look ahead and see what new publications we can expect this year. Like last year I contacted David Brawn, the publishing director of Harper Collins, to get some more information. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/807-Tolkien_publications_for_2008_by_Harper_Collins.php?162 Tue, 22 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/806-The_Inkling_Archives.php A series of audio CDs has been produced of talks given at Church House, Westminster relating to the Inklings: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, and other writers who influenced them, including George MacDonald. The recordings were made by Nigel Sustins, the Manager of Church House Bookshop. Each CD is 70-75 minutes in length. Speakers are Priscilla Tolkien, Humphrey Carpenter, Rayner Unwin, Tom Shippey, to name some... http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/806-The_Inkling_Archives.php?161 Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/805-Expensive_Tolkien_book_donated_to_Oxfam_shop.php Daily Records tells us that a rare Tolkien book worth GBP 5000 was handed to an Oxfam shop in Troon, Ayrshire, by a mystery donor. It seems they have noticed the book is special but are complete off when it comes to the value of this book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/805-Expensive_Tolkien_book_donated_to_Oxfam_shop.php?160 Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/804-Tolkien_1971_BBC_Interview.php Here I publish a transcript of an interview with Tolkien that I found on youtube. The interviewer is Dennis Gerrolt from the BBC Radio 4 program 'Now Read On', who in many ways manages to ask a lot of fine questions and provokes even more interesting answers. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/804-Tolkien_1971_BBC_Interview.php?159 Wed, 16 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/803-Nansen_Tolkien_Ransome-Influenced_by_Fridtjof_Nansen.php John Browne Simon is for many an unknown author in the field of Tolkien, as is Fridtjof Nansen, the author of The first Crossing of Greenland. The author John Browne Simon claims that The first Crossing of Greenland has been the single greatest influence on J.R.R. Tolkiens work. He has recently published a book about it. Here is some info. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/803-Nansen_Tolkien_Ransome-Influenced_by_Fridtjof_Nansen.php?158 Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/802-The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_best_foreign_book.php These days the books The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are put to the test. We are talking about the translations into the Dutch language, In de ban van de Ring and de Hobbit. They have a chance to be choisen as the best Foreign book and the best children book. Let us have a look at these chances and some important polls in the past. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/802-The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_best_foreign_book.php?157 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/801-The_Lord_Of_The_Rings-The_Ultimate_Critical_Review.php The Lord Of The Rings - The Ultimate Critical Review will be publihed in two days from now. It will include two DVD's and one book featuring remarkable new insights into Tolkien by international authorities, including Emmy award winning screenwriter Bob Carruthers and author Patrick Curry, this powerful film takes you deeper into this great book than ever before. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/801-The_Lord_Of_The_Rings-The_Ultimate_Critical_Review.php?156 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkien.cyberdusk.pl/index.php?wyw12b It was my pleasure to have been interviewed by Adam (Osse) from tolkien.cyberdusk.pl. It was a very long interview in which I have spoken very openly about many different subject. I hope it makes interesting an interesting read. I wish to thank Adam for his interest in me. http://www.tolkien.cyberdusk.pl/index.php?wyw12b?155 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Best_Tolkien_Books_of_2007.php 2007 was a year most Tolkien fans will remember since it marked the release of the new Tolkien book The Children of Hurin, the 70th anniversary of the Hobbit, the 30th anniversary of The Silmarillion, the 25th anniversary of the Mr. Bliss and was the year The Hobbit Movie was announced. In this article I will look back on the year 2007 and tell all about the editions any Tolkien collector should know about. There have been so many nice releases and special editions that this will be a long list and I have opted to put them in chronological order. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Best_Tolkien_Books_of_2007.php?154 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/PKenny.htm I'm very proud to introduce Peter Kenny, a Tolkien collector from Brisbane, which is in the far away land down under, called Oz, a long way from the ancient lands of Middle Earth across the Encircling Seas. Read about his passion for collecting Tolkien in his profile. Hopefully it will inspire more collectors to sent in their own profile. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/PKenny.htm?153 Fri, 04 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Imperishable_Flame_2007_Award.php With a short delay The North East Tolkien Society has announced this years winners of the Imperishable Flame Awards. The awards cites the accomplishments of individuals in each of 3 categories, Tolkien/ Inklings Scholarship, Tolkien/ Inklings Fan Appreciation and Tolkien/ Inklings Inspired Creativity. Since I won the Tolkien Fan Appreciation Award last year, I was also asked to nominate some people I thought would deserve to win an Award. I was very happy to see that my nominations did so well and actually won! Congratulations to the winners! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Imperishable_Flame_2007_Award.php?152 Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_movie_will_be_made.php This is the news we were all waiting for and has finally been officially announced. The Hobbit movie will be made. Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema join with MGM to produce it. The two Hobbit films are scheduled to be shot simultaneously, with pre-production beginning as soon as possible. Principal photography is tentatively set for a 2009 start, with the intention of The Hobbit release slated for 2010 and its sequel the following year, in 2011. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_movie_will_be_made.php?151 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Rowling_fetchs_high_prices_at_auction.php Yesterday a lot of fabulous Tolkien books and one letter were sold at an auction held by Sothebys in London. While the Tolkien books and letter fetched very high prices, the real highlight of the auction was a book by J.K. Rowling called The Tales of Beedle the Bard. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Rowling_fetchs_high_prices_at_auction.php?150 Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Mark_Wolf_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J.R.R. Tolkien provides an introduction to Tolkiens life, thought, and legacy that focuses specifically on how his imagination and his imaginary world relates to his life, works, and faith. In it Mark J. Wolf examines numerous themes in Tolkiens work as well as the works themselves: The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, his shorter fiction, his drawings, and his scholarly writings. Here is an interview with the author http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Mark_Wolf_Of_Words_and_Worlds.php?149 Thu, 13 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/original.htm Added a lot of original cloth bindings to the Tolkien Library Store, including some very nice works like Farmer Giles of Ham, Smith of Wootton Major and The Adventures of Tom Bombadil. There is now a lot of nice books in the shop that would make perfect Christmas gifts. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/original.htm?148 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion-Thirty_Years_On.php 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of The Silmarillion. To celebrate this occasion we see the publication of a high quality academic book, called The Silmarillion - Thirty Years On, published by Walking Tree Publishers (known for there high quality articles on Tolkien translations, ed.) and edited by Allan Turner. It includes 6 articles by renowned Tolkien scholars like Rhona Beare, Michael D.C. Drout, Michael Devaux, Nils Ivar Agoy,... http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion-Thirty_Years_On.php?147 Sun, 02 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2007_II.php Christmas shopping is something we all need to do, but how can you find an original gift. This year I'm going to make some nice suggestions, by creating two lists which will help you find a perfect gift for any Tolkien and Lord of the Rings lover or collector. Part II covers all nice Tolkien collectables, books which make perfect Christmas gifts. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2007_II.php?146 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2007_I.php Christmas shopping is something we all need to do, but how can you find an original gift. This year I'm going to make some nice suggestions, by creating two lists which will help you find a perfect gift for any Tolkien and Lord of the Rings lover or collector. Part I covers all items related to The Children of Hurin, the new book by J.R.R.Tolkien, and worldwide bestseller. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Christmas_Gift_Ideas_Tolkien_Lovers_2007_I.php?145 Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letters_for_sale_at_Tolkienlibrary.php I am very proud to be able to offer up for sale a lot of correspondence between J.R.R. Tolkien and Timothy J. Wheeler. This lot includes two letters by J.R.R. Tolkien to T.J. Wheeler, a letter by Tolkiens assistant and the rare article by Jared Lobdell from the August 1966 issue of Rally. In this lot is also the original sketch of J.R.R. Tolkien used to illustrate the article, a carbon copy of a letter to J.R.R. Tolkien and a 2 page typed letter to Christopher Tolkien talking about the Tolkien related Rally issues and a visit of Christopher Tolkien to Mythcon. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letters_for_sale_at_Tolkienlibrary.php?144 Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.php We all know this year we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Hobbit and the 30th anniversary of The Silmarillion. Also this year we saw the publication of a brand new Tolkien book, The Children of Hurin. But what most people do not know that we also celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mr. Bliss. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.php?143 Sat, 24 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Watching_the_Lord_of_the_Rings.php This book presents findings from the largest film audience project ever undertaken, drawing from 25,000 questionnaire responses and a wide array of other materials. It sheds fresh light on the extraordinary popularity of The Lord of the Rings and provides important new insights into the global reception of cinema in the twenty-first century. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Watching_the_Lord_of_the_Rings.php?142 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_History_of_the_Hobbit_paperbacks.php The History of the Hobbit - Mr. Baggins and The History of the Hobbit - Return to Bag-end by John D. Rateliff will be released as paperbacks, designed to match The History of Middle-earth paperbacks. Also The Lord of the Rings - A Readers Companion by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull will be released in the same format. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_History_of_the_Hobbit_paperbacks.php?141 Thu, 22 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://store.tolkien.co.uk Next to the limited Children of Hurin, Harper Collins is also offering two exclusive sets. Available only at the tolkien.co.uk store, you will find the complete boxed set of Tolkiens Middle-earth tales - The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion and The Children of Hurin. This boxed set is yours to own for GBP200. To mark the release of the audio edition of The Children of Hurin, read by screen legend, and star of The Lord of the Rings films Christopher Lee, you can also buy the boxed edition of The Children of Hurin with the full, unabridged CD audio for only GBP65. I am still looking into if non UK residents will be able to order. More on this later. http://store.tolkien.co.uk?140 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_unabridged_audio_CD.php The audio book is shipping today both from UK and US. See how the front looks like here. Hear the latest Tolkien book read by Christopher Lee, and enjoy one extra CD read by Christopher Tolkien. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_unabridged_audio_CD.php?139 Sat, 17 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe_II.php New information always leads to more questions and so I contacted Harper Collins and received some extra information from David Brawn, the publishing director. Here are the answers to the questions you have been asking. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe_II.php?138 Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Northeast_Tolkien_Society_Calendar.php This new calendar is an instant collectors item. The first-ever calendar issued by The Northeast Tolkien Society will feature Shire Reckoning format with Gregorian offsets Moon Phases and all important dates in Middle-earth. It will also feature previously unpublished art by Ted Nasmith and Jef Murray. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Northeast_Tolkien_Society_Calendar.php?137 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe_II.php See here for the first time the Exclusive Limited Signed Edition of The Children of Hurin. Harper Collins has just revealed this new edition and also gives you the chance to register your interest in the book. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe_II.php?136 Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Lord_of_the_Rings_A_readers_companion_paperback.php The Lord of the Rings: A Readers Companion by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull will be released as a paperback, to match The History of Middle-earth paperbacks. Also two volumes of The History of the Hobbit will be released in the same format. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Lord_of_the_Rings_A_readers_companion_paperback.php?135 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Calender_2009_Silmarillion_Ted_Nasmith.php After the Tolkien calendar for The Lord of the Rings and The Children of Hurin, the 2009 Calendar will focus on The Silmarillion and will feature illustrations from the revised illustration edition by Ted Nasmith. Here is a small interview with Ted Nasmith about the new calendar. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Calender_2009_Silmarillion_Ted_Nasmith.php?134 Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_J.R.R._Tolkien_Deluxe_Edition_Collection.php I have received some new information on The J. R. R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection. It will be limited, slipcased and not available through amazon. Find all the new information about this set here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_J.R.R._Tolkien_Deluxe_Edition_Collection.php?133 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_unabridged_audio_CD.php The Children of Hurin unabridged audio CD has just been produced and goes on sale next week. It will include 7 CDs read by Christopher Lee, 1 CD read by Christopher Tolkien, a booklet with art by Alan Lee which has not been published in the book. Read all about it here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_unabridged_audio_CD.php?132 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Paperbacks_Illustrated_by_Alan_Lee.php Next spring paperback editions will be released from the Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, designed to perfectly complement the new paperback edition of The Children of Hurin. These will be illustrated by Alan Lee. Find the new covers here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Paperbacks_Illustrated_by_Alan_Lee.php?131 Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Last_Tolkien_signature_on_auction.php Here you can see a very fine example of Tolkiens well know flourishing signature. It is most probably the very last signature J.R.R. Tolkien put inside a book before he died. The book will be sold by auction on Wednesday 13 November 2007 by Bonhams. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Last_Tolkien_signature_on_auction.php?130 Wed, 31 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe.php It seems Harper Collins has just listed the Super Deluxe Edition at Amazon.co.uk. It is still not available for pre-order, but it for sure gives us some hope we wil be able to acquire a copy through Amazon. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe.php?129 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_J.R.R._Tolkien_Deluxe_Edition_Collection.php This week Harper Collins announced the J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Edition Collection. It comprises the deluxe editions of The Children of Hurin, The Silmarillion, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_J.R.R._Tolkien_Deluxe_Edition_Collection.php?128 Tue, 30 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php The first copies of the new de luxe celebration edition of The Silmarillion have been shipped. If you are a collector and wish to obtain a first impression it is now time to order. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php?127 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Northeast_Tolkien_Society_catching_up_with_Tolkienlibrary.php Also this year the readers of herenistarion.org have a chance to vote for the nominees in three categories. This years polling will run until December 1st, 2007. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Northeast_Tolkien_Society_catching_up_with_Tolkienlibrary.php?126 Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe.php Today I can announce two new editions of The Children of Hurin. One is for the serious Tolkien collectors and one for the mass market. The first can be called a Super Deluxe Edition and the second will be the paperback edition of The Children of Hurin. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Super_Deluxe.php?125 Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Chesterton_and_Tolkien_as_Theologians.php Alison Milbank has published a new book on Tolkien and Chesterton, a topic that has been touched before by several authors. Tolkien, Lewis and Chesterton are often put on one line. Yet here is a book that goes much deeper and adds a lot of new perspective into the subject. It will for sure proof to become a very valuable source on Tolkien and Chesterton. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Chesterton_and_Tolkien_as_Theologians.php?124 Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Richard_Claraval_Tolkien_Artist.php Richard Claraval is an artist that has been around for a very long time but has remained unknown to many Tolkien lovers. His work is however amazing and especially his latest etchings are just stunning pieces of art. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Richard_Claraval_Tolkien_Artist.php?123 Sat, 20 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Lord_of_the_Rings_Proof_copies_on_auction.php Now here is something you do not see everyday. These are the rare proof copies of The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien to be sold by auction on Wednesday 24th October 2007 by Bloomsbury. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Lord_of_the_Rings_Proof_copies_on_auction.php?122 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Projecting_Tolkien_Musical_Worlds.php This book is directed toward any individual, musician or film enthusiast, who appreciates the ability for a film score to heighten the overall movie experience. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Projecting_Tolkien_Musical_Worlds.php?121 Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letter_for_sale_2.php RRauction will offer a very interesting Tolkien letter in which he discusses the name Honeybourne, describes Smith of Wootton Major and Pippins ride with Gandalf. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letter_for_sale_2.php?120 Mon, 08 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audible_and_Itunes.php The Children of Hurin Audio Book is finally available for download at both iTunes and Audible. Both feature a small preview. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audible_and_Itunes.php?119 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Essential_Tolkien_CD.php Because I do not know yet what will be on this soon to be released Audio CD with J.R.R. Tolkien recordings, I have created a small summary of all audio recordings of Tolkien which were ever made. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Essential_Tolkien_CD.php?118 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_large_type.php Low vision readers who find the regular type-size of The Children of Hurin difficcult to see will be pleased to know that this bestseller is now available in large print. It matches the 2002 Large Print Edition of The Lord of the Rings. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_large_type.php?117 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wiwimod/index.php?page=Romenna A few months ago on the Mythopoeic Society mailing list, someone pointed out that a fanzine titled Romenna Meeting Report was cited multiple times by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull in their new book, The Lord of the Rings: A Readers Companion. But what was this fanzine, and where could it be found? The author of Romenna Meeting Report, Margaret Dean is still a member of the Society, and stepped forward to explain. Romenna was a reading group started in the early 1980s that discussed in detail The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, The Silmarillion, and Unfinished Tales. She was the record keeper, and meticulously documented the discussions. These Reports make great reading, and could server as a great basis for other reading groups to get discussion topic ideas. She offered to have all of the Reports freely available on the web if someone was willing to scan them in and host them. So here you go, the entire run of issues is available now at tolkienguide.com. http://www.tolkienguide.com/modules/wiwimod/index.php?page=Romenna?116 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Northeast_Tolkien_Society_catching_up_with_Tolkienlibrary.php To begin the 2nd Annual Award Nomination process The North East Tolkien Society spoke with last year winners to get their thoughts on who should be nomintated for the 2006-07 awards. See the nominees for this year and read what the previous winners are up to today. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Northeast_Tolkien_Society_catching_up_with_Tolkienlibrary.php?115 Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Jos_Tolkien_Artist.php Jos, a Dutch artist, made in 2006 a series of 13 oil paintings on canvas based on The Silmarillion and The Lord of the Rings. They were published in a 2007 calendar and a birthday calendar. Until the end of October there is an exhibition of the Tolkien art by Jos in The Tolkienshop in Leiden, Holland. The originals are also available from The Tolkien Shop. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview_Jos_Tolkien_Artist.php?114 Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm In the Tolkien Library Store you can now see, and buy if you wish, some very rare Tolkien ephemera. Two catalogs from 1937, by Allen and Unwin Publishers, who very likely include the first announcements in print of the forth-coming publication of The Hobbit. A nice way to celebrate 70 years The Hobbit. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?113 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php The page with all known translations of The Children of Hurin has been updated. I have added some new covers, information and also some new countries, who recently acquired the rights to get a translation of The Children of Hurin ready in their respective languages. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php?112 Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Art_Sale.php Saint-Ursanne will be auctioning off the sculptures and the banners, as well as the ink-jet prints from the exhibition in the Cloister. Since John Howe does not sell his original art this is the closest you will ever get to a real John Howe. Here is your chance to obtain a piece of art that has been admired by tens of thousands visitors of the event in Saint-ursanne. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Art_Sale.php?111 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition_by_Harper_Collins.php This edition is one of the most beautiful I have seen. In all ways the 70th anniversary edition is improving a lot on the current hardback edition of the Hobbit. Here is my review and some nice photographs. Happy birthday Bilbo Baggins. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition_by_Harper_Collins.php?110 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php Here you can see how the new deluxe edition of The Silmarillion Anniversary Edition will look like. It perfectly matches the already existing deluxe editions. In this article I also reveal the printing numbers of the already existing UK deluxe editions of the Hobbit, the Lord of the Rings and the Children of Hurin by Harper Collins. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php?109 Thu, 13 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Saint-Ursanne-La-Fantastique-Interview.php Two days after doing an interview with John Howe I went to see Cedric Cerf, the project coordinator of Saint-Ursanne La Fantastique. He works for Ursinia, who is the association who organises the John Howe 2007 event. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Saint-Ursanne-La-Fantastique-Interview.php?108 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition_by_Harper_Collins.php The 70th Anniversary Edition has just been printed. It is the third book in the History of the Hobbit boxed set, and is a slightly different version of the deluxe edition we published three years ago. It replaces our standard hardcover edition - with a few additional features. It will become the new standard edition of the Hobbit for another 5 years http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition_by_Harper_Collins.php?107 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Update_August_2007.php Today I will bring some major updates on the Children of Hurin Audio Book. First of all, there has been added one narrator, namely Christopher Tolkien! Secondly, there will not only be made 8 Audio CD, but the Audio Book will also be available as a download in both a Windows Media edition and an Audible edition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Update_August_2007.php?106 Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_JRR_Tolkien_Companion_and_Guide.php The Mythopoeic Scholarship Award in Inklings Studies was given this year to The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide by Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_JRR_Tolkien_Companion_and_Guide.php?105 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Interview.php It was my honor to do an interview with John Howe in Saint-Ursanne.Hope this interview will shed some light on the illustrator John Howe and about the event Saint-Ursanne La Fantastique. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Interview.php?104 Tue, 07 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Other_Minds_Role_Playing_Gaming_Magazine.php Other Minds Magazine made available its first issue today! It is The unofficial, International Role Playing Gaming magazine dedicated to exploring J.R.R. Tolkiens Middle-earth and beyond. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Other_Minds_Role_Playing_Gaming_Magazine.php?103 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Omentielva_Tatya.php The second conference will be at Lessius Hogeschool in Antwerp, Belgium, on August 8 - 11, 2007. Everyone with a serious interest in Tolkiens invented languages is invited to participate, and encouraged to prepare, bring, and deliver a paper on any aspect of Tolkiens languages. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Omentielva_Tatya.php?102 Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Oronzo_Cilli.htm A Tolkien collector from Puglia in italy, copy-editor of the Second edition of The Annotated Hobbit, by Douglas A. Anderson. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Oronzo_Cilli.htm?101 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Frodo_Franchise_Interview.php Some months ago I contacted the author Kristin Thompson, and send her an e-mail full of questions since I had been reading some news about the book The Frodo Franchise she was writing and wanted to know more about it. I was very grateful for the long and wonderful answers. Some days before the release of her new book I hope this article with questions and answers will give you some more insight in what to expect of her new book. It for sure promises to be very interesting. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Frodo_Franchise_Interview.php?100 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letter_for_sale.php RRauction will offer a very interesting Tolkien letter in which J.R.R. Tolkien discusses the motivation behind his most famous creation, the Lord of the Rings. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Letter_for_sale.php?99 Wed, 25 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Studies_Volume_4.php On April 15, 2007 we saw the release of Tolkien Sudies Volume IV. Luckily I had pre-ordered it and was reminded all about it when it arrived this morning. This is a journal of Tolkien scholarship which every serious Tolkien fan should buy, read and enjoy. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Studies_Volume_4.php?98 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Return_to_Bag-end.php I did announce you earlier that a celebration boxed set of the Hobbit, Mr Baggins and the Return to Bag-end would be published. It would be a three-book slipcased edition comprising of The Hobbit and the two volumes of the History of the Hobbit. Today I can show you how the back of the slipcase will look like. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Return_to_Bag-end.php?97 Tue, 03 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Secrets_of_the_Lord_of_the_Rings.php The Secrets of the Lord of the Rings is a thrilling audio podcast that takes listeners on a voyage through the mythological and religious themes that have made J.R.R. Tolkiens fictional work loved around the world. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Secrets_of_the_Lord_of_the_Rings.php?96 Fri, 29 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Saint-Ursanne.php It is my great pleasure to announce Saint-Ursanne La Fantastique, an exclusive exhibition of John Howe paintings. Actually, it is much more then just an exhibition, it is a two month fantasy art and music festival around Johns exhibition, which takes place in the cloisters and cellar galleries, and even in the streets and all around the small town Saint-Ursanne in Swiss Jura. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/John_Howe_Saint-Ursanne.php?95 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Quest_for_Middle-earth.php To claim that Tolkien tapped into some kind of mystical or prophetic Bible-Code, like ancient knowledge, and that The Lord of the Rings is genuine history is very controversial. Here is an interview with the author Dirk vander Ploeg who has written a book about this subject, namely The Quest for Middle-earth. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Quest_for_Middle-earth.php?94 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.htm In Oktober 2007 we will also get a brand new edition of the story Mr. Bliss, written and illustrated by Tolkien himself. Originally published in 1982, the book has been out of print since the 1990s. This edition marks the 25th anniversary of publication. It has now a completely different cover and has been completely redesigned to make it the definitive edition, ideal for collectors and newcomers to the story. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.htm?93 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating_Tolkien_50_Years_at_Marquette.php Tolkien manuscripts reside now 50 years at the Department of Special Collections and University Archives at Marquette University in Milwaukee. That of course need some celebration. As a part of the celebration a lecture will we held on October 4, 2007 at 4:00 p.m by John D. Rateliff. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating_Tolkien_50_Years_at_Marquette.php?92 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Mythopoeic_Scholarship_Award_in_Inklings_Studies.php The finalists for the 2007 Mythopoeic Awards have just been announced and feature once again the best authors and books in the field of Inkling scholarship: Marjorie Burns with Perilous Realms, Verlyn Flieger with Interrupted Music, Peter Gilliver, Jeremy Marshall and Edmund Weiner with The Ring of Words and Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond with The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Mythopoeic_Scholarship_Award_in_Inklings_Studies.php?91 Wed, 13 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_first_US_Edition_of_The_Hobit.php It has been 70 years now since the Hobbit was published. For this reason I thought it nice to look back at some article I wrote some years ago. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_first_US_Edition_of_The_Hobit.php?90 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Library_News_Widget.php Tolkien Library gives you the ability to subscribe to the content on his website. Not only can you receive all updates and Tolkien book news straight into your mailbox, you can also add it on your personal site or blog and also consume the Tolkien Library Feed through a variety of tools, like an RSS reader. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien_Library_News_Widget.php?89 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_Official_Stage_Companion.php Today we see the publication of a hardcover illustrated companion of The Lord of the Rings stage show, which features exclusive interviews and photographs of the creation of one of the worlds most ambitious theatre adaptations. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Lord_Of_The_Rings_Official_Stage_Companion.php?88 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Yvan.htm Some new pictures and text has been added to the amazing collector profile of Yvan Strelzyk. He is the lucky owner of some very rare Tolkien translations. People interested to share their collector passion can always sent in a collector profile and it will be added at tolkienlibrary.com. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Yvan.htm?87 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Beren.htm I have been interviewed by Marty Weil, the driving force behind ephemera.typepad.com on 3 June 2007. He is an ephemera dealer, consultant, and researcher. He is also a freelance journalist. I have added some extra pictures of the items mentioned in that interview in my collector profile. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Beren.htm?86 Mon, 04 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/children-of-hurin-competition.html It is with great pleasure that I announce the winners of a Deluxe edition of The Children of Hurin by Houghton Mifflin. The winners are Alessandra Luisa Silva and Matt Carrier. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/children-of-hurin-competition.html?85 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition.php To celebrate 70 years of the Hobbit we will see a new edition of The Hobbit by the US Tolkien publisher Houghton Mifflin. it will feature a short introduction by Christopher Tolkien, a reset text incorporating the most up-to-date corrections, and all of Tolkiens own drawings and color illustrations, including the rare Mirkwood piece. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Hobbit_70th_Anniversary_Edition.php?84 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audiobook.php Today I can announce some very good news. The person who will read The Children of Hurin Audio Book is the famous actor Christopher Lee. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audiobook.php?83 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php This is the latest info I received from David Brawn, the publishing director of Harper Collins. The Silmarillion deluxe will match the specifications of The Children of Hurin deluxe, as this is what some fans have written to us to as for. It will be a text edition, not the Ted Nasmith version, and is planned to be GBP 60, the same as The Hobbit and The Children of Hurin deluxe editions. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php?82 Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php Now to celebrate 30 years of the Silmarillion we will see the first publication of a deluxe edition of The Silmarillion, featuring a revised, reset text. This revised The Silmarillion will be bound in cloth and leather and set in a clothbound slipcase. It will be published on the 5th of November 2007 and cost 60 GBP. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Silmarillion_30th_Anniversary_de_luxe_edition.php?81 Sat, 19 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/children-of-hurin-competition.html Tolkien Library and Houghton Mifflin are teaming up to celebrate the publication of the deluxe edition of The Children of Hurin by Houghton Mifflin. For the release we will be giving away 2 copies of the deluxe edition of The Children of Hurin by Houghton Mifflin (a true 1st printing, 1st impression). The giveaway will last from May 16th 2007 to May 30th 2007. To be able to win enter code DELUXE EDITION and answer HOUGHTON MIFFLIN. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/children-of-hurin-competition.html?80 Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children_of_Hurin_US_Deluxe_Edition_Released.php Today we finally see the publication of the Deluxe Edition of The Children of Hurin by Houghton Mifflin, the official American Publisher of J.R.R. Tolkien for over 65 Years. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children_of_Hurin_US_Deluxe_Edition_Released.php?79 Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audiobook.php An audio book of The Children of Hurin will already be released this year. This unabridged edition of The Children of Hurin will be released on the 3rd of September 2007 and is already available for pre-order. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Audiobook.php?78 Tue, 15 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm The Tolkien Library Store has been updated and next to some very rare Deluxe Editions, I have added for sale some copies of The Children of Hurin signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee to Publisher Bookplate. A wait list has been opened for the UK Deluxe edition of The Children of Hurin with signed bookplate. Multiple copies will be available soon. Sent a mail if interested. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?77 Sat, 12 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Kinderen-van-Hurin-big-success.php On Saturday 28 April De kinderen van Hurin, the Dutch translation of The Children of Hurin, was officially presented at a most suitable venue, The Tolkien Shop in Leiden, Holland. The release event was a big success. Even so is the Dutch translation of The Children of Hurin, since the first 25000 copies have been sold out and the Dutch publisher is already reprinting. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Kinderen-van-Hurin-big-success.php?76 Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Mark-Hooker-Question-and-Answers.php While many had sent in questions for Mark Hooker, which he would answer during his Question and Answer session at The Children of Hurin Release Party, he was unable to attend because of family matters. I'm most grateful to Mark Hooker that I'm now able to release the answers to the many questions, with a small introduction by himself. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Mark-Hooker-Question-and-Answers.php?75 Mon, 07 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children_of_Hurin_facts_figures.php The Children of Hurin, which came out April 17, has topped numerous best-seller lists. For the release of the book there where held two official publication events, one in London and one in New York. For these events there where made signed bookplates which where glued inside the books. Collectors pay a lot of money for copies of The Children of Hurin featuring bookplates, since these where signed by both the editor Christopher Tolkien and the illustrator Alan Lee. This article will try and give some insight on how rare the bookplates actually are and will also bring some light on the total amount of copies printed of both the UK and US hardback and deluxe editions. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children_of_Hurin_facts_figures.php?74 Wed, 02 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/History_of_the_Hobbit_PART1.php The first part of The History of The Hobbit by John D. Rateliff, a new study of J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit, has been published today. To celebrate the publication of the first part of the History of the Hobbit, I release today the chat session with John D. Rateliff which was done life during the Children of Hurin Release Party on the 16th of April. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/History_of_the_Hobbit_PART1.php?73 Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Essential_Tolkien_Library.php In celebration of the publication of The Children of Hurin, the first complete book by JRR Tolkien in 30 years, Houghton Mifflin has put together an essential collection of Tolkien books. This set makes a great gift that every Tolkien fan should own. This collection includes everything from the first books that made Tolkien famous to the entire History of the Middle-earth to works indispensable in navigating Tolkiens great vision and creation. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Essential_Tolkien_Library.php?72 Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/NYC-Hurin-Release.php A Barnes and Noble Exclusive. A limited quantity of THE CHILDREN OF HURIN signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee will go on sale. The following info is sent LIVE from the NYC Release of the Children of Hurin. It will be updated as the event progresses. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/NYC-Hurin-Release.php?71 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Wayne_Hammond_Christina_Scull_Interview.php The most impressive book that has been published this year is for sure the two volume book set called the J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide by Christina Scull and Wayne Hammond. By far this book is the best reference ever written on Tolkien and his works. I'm very proud to be able to post the following interview with Christina Scull and Wayne Hammond. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Wayne_Hammond_Christina_Scull_Interview.php?70 Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://tolkien.hcp-uk.co.uk/thechildrenofhurin.aspx Now that the new Tolkien.co.uk website is up and running you can go and see the Children of Hurin Trailer. http://tolkien.hcp-uk.co.uk/thechildrenofhurin.aspx?69 Thu, 05 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/collectors.htm It is my pleasure to have been ask to add the following Tolkien collector profile.Yvan Strezlyk is a Tolkien collector from Thonon-les-Bains in France, specialized in Tolkien translations, French and English Hobbits and Lord of the Rings editions. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/collectors.htm?68 Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Company_They_Keep.php If there is one book that really has impressed me, it is Diana Glyers The Company They Keep - C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien as Writers in Community. I read the review by Josh B. Long and needed to read the book for myself. And read I did, while the content of the book is very great, important facts are discussed and compared, and there is tons of interesting information, it remains easy and is very enjoyable to read. This book will probably become the standard book when people need to know something about The Inklings. If you are interested in the Inklings, this is the book to read. I'm very proud to offer you all an interview that I did with Diana Glyer. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Company_They_Keep.php?67 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/history_of_the_hobbit.php We are now counting down the days towards the publication of The Children of Hurin. The excitement for this new book makes us almost forget that this year we also celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Hobbit. There for this interview with John D. Rateliff, the author of The History of the Hobbit. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/history_of_the_hobbit.php?66 Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php Join Waterstones for a daylong extravaganza of readings, competitions and activities in store including illustrator Alan Lee signing the new novel. Signed bookplates will be awarded to the first 50 people through the doors. Another great event to celebrate the release of the Children of Hurin. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php?65 Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/form.html Enter now with code Hurin and answer signed at the Children of Hurin Release Party Contest form to win a deluxe Children of Hurin signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee. The winner will be announced at the Release Party. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/form.html?64 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Release_Party.php The Children of Hurin Release Party is an online event which will take place around the release date of The Children of Hurin, the new book by J.R.R. Tolkien, due for worldwide release on Tuesday 17th April 2007. The release party will take place online at irc.tolkiengateway.net for three days in a row on April 15th, 16th and 17th 2007, and is being organized by TolkienLibrary.com and TolkienGateway.net. There will be an after party on April 18th. Next to chatting there will be numerous games, competitions, giveaways and interviews with special guests like David Brawn, James Dunning, Jeff Murray, Johan Vanhecke, Mark T. Hooker, Matt Blessing, Michael Drout, Michael Duveaux, Nils Ivar Agoy, Roger Garland, Verlyn Flieger, and others. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_Release_Party.php?63 Sat, 24 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php A limited quantity of THE CHILDREN OF HURIN signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee will go on sale at Barnes and Nobles at New York City. Not a real signing event, yet VERY interesting for all people living in the area! Make your plans for a chance to be one of the lucky few to get your hands on a signed edition of the first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades. The books have exclusive bookplates previously signed by Tolkien and Lee. Books will be sold on a first come first served basis. Limit 5 books per customer. Be early and join the Line Party by herenistarion.org. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php?62 Thu, 22 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php While we do have a lot information about the English edition of Children of Hurin already, it is very difficult to find any info on The Children of Hurin translations. Because not everyone will be able to read The Children of Hurin in English I thought it a good idea to create a small list of all the translations out there. I'll add any extra info as it comes in so that in the end I hope this page will give all the info about all the Children of Hurin translations. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/The_Children_of_Hurin_translations.php?61 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm It is my great pleasure to share this image with you! Here is Alan Lee's painting "Beleg Departs Menegroth" from The Children of Hurin, opposite page 96. It is the first interior painting released by HarperCollins and a great honor that I was asked to put this on line. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?60 Tue, 13 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/newslettert/letter11.htm This is the eleventh newsletter send by the Tolkien Library. It summarizes the events of what has happened on the site in the last months and brings the latest news. Since a lot of members did not inscribe from the beginning they have now the opportunity to have a look at the old newsletters in this archive. If you have not subscribed yourself please go to the Tolkien Library homepage and follow the link at the top of the page. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/newslettert/letter11.htm?59 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview-with-contributor-JRR-Tolkien-Encylopedia.php Here follows an interview with Squire, one of the contributors of the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia and also the man behind the J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia - A Reader's Diary.In october 2006 We saw the publication of Michael Drout's J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia: Scholarship and Critical Assessment. From day one we could read on Michael Drout's blog the news that instead of 2500 there were only made 800 copies of this book. He was very frustrated in the way that the J.R.R. Tolkien Encyclopedia was rushed into print without adequate final editing and not happy with the result. Then there where not many reviews on line, except from some contributors. Maybe the book turned out to be too expensive. It seems most people expected the book to be something 'more' for such a lot of money. Ironically if they had printed more copies, the price might have been cheaper. Still, I believe the project was a good one, and so do many people. Especially the on line community has now taken over the project and is starting to turn the book into a very usefull unit after all. There are some interesting projects, of which the J. R. R. Tolkien Encyclopedia - A Reader's Diary is by far the most interesting contribution so far. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Interview-with-contributor-JRR-Tolkien-Encylopedia.php?58 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/THE_HOBBIT_Anniversary_Collectors_edition.php While the publication date of both volumes of The History of the Hobbit by John D. Rateliff is still uncertain, probably around may or june, it is now certain that we will get a commemorative boxed set in September. This box wil comprise a hardback gift edition of The Hobbit and the two-volume companion as seen above. It will be called THE HOBBIT, MR BAGGINS AND THE RETURN TO BAG-END: Boxed Set Anniversary Collectors edition. For now i'm unable to give any images, but I do have some info already. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/THE_HOBBIT_Anniversary_Collectors_edition.php?57 Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm Contents data are machine generated based on pre-publication provided by the publisher and info was recovered from the Library of Congress. Contents may have variations from the printed book or be incomplete. This table of content comes from The Children of Hurin first proofs of the Houghton Mifflin Edition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?56 Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm Another update to the Children of Hruin FAQ. I received many emails from people who wanted to know what The Children of Hurin was all about. There for I made a brief summary of the tale. Others asked for a guide to read the published excerpts of the story. So I answered both questions and have added them inside the Children of Hurin FAQ. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?55 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm The rare Tolkien book store for serious Tolkien collectors has seen an update. The Tolkien Library Store always has a large amount of rare and collectible Tolkien books up for sale. The books in the Tolkien Library Store always have a high collectible value and are of the finest on the market. Tolkien books available include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed, Numbered and Limited Editions. Rare Tolkien items are also available, including books and letters signed by Tolkien, proof copies and books from Tolkiens personal library. Not all items are on display here, so please do not hesitate to make requests about Tolkien books you are trying to find. Whatever you are looking to buy or sell, we will always try to help. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?54 Thu, 08 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/New-Tolkien-books-March-2007.php Now one month before for the publication of the Children of Hurin it seems all attention is focused on this new book. Next to this major news topic there is a lot of other important books being published and written. Fantastic news came my way about a reprint of Mr. Bliss, being a 25th anniversary edition, The Hobbit, Mr Baggins and the Return to Bag-End: An Anniversary Collector's Edition of the Hobbit marking exactly 70 years since The Hobbit was first published. This commemorative boxed set comprises hardback gift editions of The Hobbit and the two-volume companion work which includes the very different unpublished draft version of Tolkiens masterpiece, The History of the Hobbit. We will also receive a hardback edition of Tales from the Perilous Realm: Roverandom and Other Classic Faery Stories, available for the first time in A-format! More info on all these editions will follow real soon. This month, March 2007, is no less an interesting month. We see the publication of some very interesting Inkling related books. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/New-Tolkien-books-March-2007.php?53 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm It may not be a surprise, this year the annual Tolkien Calendar and Tolkien Diary contain 13 of the finest watercolours by Alan Lee, selected from The Children of Hurin by J.R.R. Tolkien and other works illustrated by Alan Lee. They are accompanied by numerous pencil sketches, many unique to this calendar and diary. The images of both have just been released and can be seen now in the growing Children of Hurin FAQ. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?52 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php Alan Lee was one of the two lead concept artists for the Lord of the Rings movie trilogy, Alan Lee won an Academy Award in 2004 for his work on The Return Of The King. Now Alan Lee illustrated the Children of Hurin and also the cover image is by his hand. Painstakingly reconstructed by Christopher Tolkien from his father's manuscripts, this book tells tales of Morgorth, Glaurung and the World before Sauron. Featuring magical illustrations by Alan Lee throughout, this is a missing chapter in the greatest fantasy saga of them all. While the editor Christopher Tolkien will not do any signings, Alan Lee will be signing the book at different locations. Here is a list of signing events where Alan Lee will be signing the Children of Hurin. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Alan-Lee-Signing-Events-Children-of-Hurin.php?51 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm The Children of Hurin FAQ is growing. More questions by people result in more answers. Have also added some extra images of both the Deluxe Editions as the Hardback editions. Now we can see how the goldfoil stamp will look like on the Houghton Mifflin Deluxe Edition. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?50 Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/visions-of-a-lost-realm.php I have great pleasure to present a JRR Tolkien inspired Art Exhibition being held for 4 days from Saturday 21st to Tuesday 24th April 2007 at The Redesdale Hall, High Street, Moreton in Marsh, Gloucestershire. The Exhibition will contain the largest ever display of the artwork (including new original pieces and new Limited Edition Prints) of the world renowned Tolkien Illustrator, Ted Nasmith who will be attending throughout. In addition the Tolkien inspired artist Ruth Lacon will be exhibiting her artwork and attending throughout. Her wonderful style contrasts dramatically to that of Ted Nasmith and reflects a more mediaeval and eastern style. Her works are seen in many decent Tolkien books, the most famous is the Tale of Gondolin. Also announced is a special guest, no one less then Alan Lee, illustrator of the new Tolkien book The Children of Hurin. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/visions-of-a-lost-realm.php?49 Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/James-dunning-interview.htm It is my pleasure to bring you this interview with James Dunning. His art is featured in A Tolkienian Mathomium by Mark T. Hooker. The Artist James Dunning has read and digested Tolkiens various works for forty years and has constructed evolving mental landscapes of scenes in Middle-earth. He has tried to depict Tolkien themes presented here in a style consistent with J.R.R. Tolkiens own illustrative style. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/James-dunning-interview.htm?48 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm It seems a lot of people do ask me the same questions over and over again. All are very excited about the new Tolkien book and all want to know so many things about it! So I send some questions to HarperCollins and made it into THE CHILDREN OF HURIN FAQ. Once I will have more frequently asked questions, i'll try and get an answer from HarperCollins and make this Faq even bigger. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-FAQ.htm?47 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/news/rss.php Have updated the Tolkien Library RSS Feed and added a link inside the Feed. So now I'm able to link towards the full article. Hope this feed is better then the last one. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/news/rss.php?46 Tue, 27 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-Deluxe-Edition.htm Four days ago I brought you the first view on the final cover of the standard hardback edition (ISBN 0-00-724622-6), today I can share something else! Here is a sneak peek on how the deluxe slipcased edition will look like. This special one-off slipcased edition will prove irresistible to collectors and fans and as an attractive gift! More http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-Deluxe-Edition.htm?45 Tue, 13 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-Cover-Released.htm On September 18th, 2006 The Children of Hurin was announced. Set to be released worldwide on 17 April 2007 the unfinished work edited by Christopher Tolkien will finally be released after 30 years of development. Today the final cover by Alan Lee has been unveiled. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Children-of-Hurin-Cover-Released.htm?44 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.htm We all know this year we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Hobbit and the 30th anniversary of The Silmarillion. Also this year we will see the publication of a brand new Tolkien book, The Children of Hurin. But in Oktober 2007 we will also get a brand new edition of the long unavailable childrens story Mr. Bliss, written and illustrated by Tolkien himself. Originally published in 1982, the book has been out of print since the 1990s. This edition marks the 25th anniversary of publication. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Celebrating-Mr.Bliss.htm?43 Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien-Calendar-2008.htm From april 2007 publicity and marketing coverage will be extensive on the back of the launch of the new book Children of Hurin. Activity includes a newly designed consumer focused website www.tolkien.co.uk, online promotions and 3rd party partnerships. It will also give us a Tolkien calendar and diary! The new Tolkien calendar 2008 and Tolkien diary 2008 will feature art from Children of Hurin by Alan Lee. The Diary will even be more special since it will not only feature the art of Alan Lee, it is also designed by him. Check it out here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/Tolkien-Calendar-2008.htm?42 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/January-February-2007-Tolkien.htm Another fine two months! We see the publication og The Lord of the Rings: Popular Culture in Global Context, Tree of Tales: Tolkien, Literature and Theology,a re-issue of the famous Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Postcard Books and we announce the game guide for the massive online game Lord of the Rings Online. Read all here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/January-February-2007-Tolkien.htm?41 Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/David-Brawn-Interview.htm While waiting for the new tolkien.co.uk site of Harper Collins I contacted David Brawn, publishing director of HarperCollins UK and had a nice interview. At first I was thinking to write an article about my new findings, but I believe it is better to post the complete interview here. Most of the questions are about The Children of Hurin, the deluxe edition of The Children of Hurin, yet I did ask also about new deluxe editions for the anniversary of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, the History of the Hobbit and a chance for an illustrated edition of Unfinished Tales. David Brawn also told they will revamp tolkien.co.uk to be a useful news site and are working towards that. That is maybe very important indeed. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/David-Brawn-Interview.htm?40 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/JohanVanhecke.htm Johan Vanhecke, A Tolkien collector from Antwerp, and the author of In de Ban van de Hobbit. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/JohanVanhecke.htm?39 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/mark-hooker-interview.htm Added an interview with Mark Hooker - author of A Tolkienian Mathomium http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/mark-hooker-interview.htm?38 Sun, 31 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/children-of-hurin-cover.htm The cover design for Children of Hurin has revealed by Uitgeverij M, the Dutch publisher of Tolkien books. Here you can have a look! Also added last week was an overview of the new Tolkien related books for the month december. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/children-of-hurin-cover.htm?37 Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm Added to the Tolkien Shop: Linguaphone Conversational Course English - Complete set - 16 records and 4 booklets in original box -$1400.00. The oldest recording of Tolkien made! Prof. J.R.R.Tolkien speaks at the Twentieth Lesson - At the Tobacconist's and the Thirtieth Lesson - Wireless. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?36 Wed, 29 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm Added two new books to the shop, a wonderfull 1st US Hobbit 1st State - Facsimile dustjacket in slipcase and a 1960 Readers Union Lord of the Rings, Very Good Plus/Near Fine with original dustjackets. Also added to more hobbits in the Hobbits around the globe gallery, bringing the total now to exact 200 hobbits! http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm?35 Thu, 09 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm A lot of signed Tolkien books, special items, first editions, rare Tolkien books have been added to the Tolkien Library Shop. Need to buy something really special now is your chance. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?34 Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/November-2006-tolkien.htm Added a new article: Tolkien Books published in November 2006 - the month of Christina Scull and Wayne G. Hammond. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/November-2006-tolkien.htm?33 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/tolkienbooks.htm The collector profile of Neil Holford was added. He is a Tolkien collector from Birmingham, and the compiler of the website "An Illustrated Tolkien Bibliography". http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/tolkienbooks.htm?32 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm Another 3 hobbits were added to the Hobbits around the globe gallery bringing the total to 199 hobbits. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm?31 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/companionandguide2.htm Today I received The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide Box set. We have waited such a long time for this and I can only say that it is brilliant. Now I'll start reading and hope to bring a review real soon. For those who did not order a copy yet should do so now, here is all info. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/companionandguide2.htm?30 Tue, 31 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/hobbithunter.htm I'm very happy to announce another collector profile. This time an avid Hobbit collector, Henk Brassien, known as the Hobbit Hunter. Read his tale here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/hobbithunter.htm?29 Sun, 29 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/societies.htm The list of Tolkien Societies has been updated and The Almaren Fellowship, The Croatian Tolkien Society has been added. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/societies.htm?28 Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm Added a lot of Italian, Polish, Russian and Turkish hobbits in the Hobbits Around the Globe Gallery. We now have 196 Hobbits! Many thanks for all the contributions. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm?27 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/childrenofhurin-deluxe_edition.htm Harper Collins is still working on the details of the De luxe edition and they are still being agreed with the Tolkien Estate and Alan Lee, but we can confirm that a De Luxe edition of "The Children of Hurin" will be released. It will be slipcased, feature special binding and will include additional features exclusive to this edition. Read all about it here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/childrenofhurin-deluxe_edition.htm?26 Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm The hobbit gallery just grew a little more, 15 hobbits were added. Now we have 160 hobbits in the Hobbit gallery. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm?25 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Rowns.htm The pleasure was mine to add a new Tolkien Collector Profile, this time Jeremy Edmonds (Rowns) from tolkienguide.com. See his profile here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/Rowns.htm?24 Mon, 16 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm A major update of the gallery of translations of the Hobbit has been made: Hobbits around the Globe. Thanks to a nice program called galerie it will be very easy to add new hobbits in the future. Next week i will start adding some galleries for other Tolkien books. So people can start sending me all high resolution scans of The Silmarillion, Farmer Giles of Ham, Mr. Bliss of their own country in their own language. Please provide year of publication and if possible the ISBN and of course your name (so i can add you to the contributors list). http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/translations/hobbits/index.htm?23 Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/historyofthehobbit2.htm In the following article History of the Hobbit: An essential resource book for the forthcoming movie adaptation of The Hobbit, i give an extensive update on the book The History of The Hobbit, by John D. Rateliff. Just have a look at those wonderfull dustjackets. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/historyofthehobbit2.htm?22 Fri, 13 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/JRRTolkienCompanionandGuide.htm In the previous article I announced the publication of The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide on 2 October 2006 (with possible delay). Some people sent me emails to ask where to find the book because they could not find it in their local bookstore. When amazon started sending out emails that the pre-orders could not be delivered in time I got a lot of panic emails. So here I am with an update; the publication of the book set has indeed been delayed until 2 November (UK). But there is also good news! At the website of the authors we can read the following, here reproduced with their permission. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/JRRTolkienCompanionandGuide.htm?21 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TolkienLibrary/join Click to join TolkienLibrary Mailing List. On this mailing list, you can discuss all about collecting Tolkien books. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TolkienLibrary/join?20 Thu, 05 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/2006-tolkien.htm We will see all major Tolkien works in a new jacket this year. The secondary works are all published in paperback format, while we see some nice re-issues of The Silmarillion (the 30th ann. Edition, with new introduction by J.R.R. Tolkien) and a new Hobbit (the 70th ann. Edition, with first chapter of Lord of the Rings). Here you can see all. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/2006-tolkien.htm?19 Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm Good news, another update of the Tolkien Library Store! Now available are some of the rarest and finest Tolkien books. We have added some very clean US Lord of the Rings editions, a perfect super deluxe hobbit signed by Christopher Tolkien, a perfect 1st UK Lord of the Rings set. Go and check it out in the Rare Tolkien Book Store. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/dmiller.htm?18 Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/tolkienaudiobooks.htm A new thing this year are the downloadable audio books. Up to date we could all buy Tolkien Audio Books on CD or even on cassettes. Now, with the success of the iPod, Harper Collins has taken a new road: J.R.R. Tolkien Downloadable Audio Books. No wonder they made an exclusive deal with iTunes who are also having a similar deal for Harry Potter Audio Books. This year we can start downloading the most famous works, read by Rob Inglis, Martin Shaw and Derek Jacobi. Here I will show all the Audio books in one article, now you can take your favorite stories to any place. Even while driving, taking a plane, jogging. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/tolkienaudiobooks.htm?17 Thu, 28 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/collectors.htm One thing is sure if you are a beginner, an expert or an extreme Tolkien collector you can learn from one another. There for I added this section, Tolkien Collector Profiles, where you can see the passion of some of the greatest Tolkien collectors. Hope this will give ideas for beginning collectors and will give collectors a chance to learn more about each other. Any Tolkien collector who wants to contribute his own profile please contact me. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/collecting/collectors/collectors.htm?16 Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://uk.360.yahoo.com/taleofgondolin A small experiment. This weekend started a small blog where I will tell all about my life and about the things I am going through. All things that do not get on this site but are part of my life will be put there. You can go and visit my blog here. http://uk.360.yahoo.com/taleofgondolin?15 Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/booksabouttolkien/writersuncovered/description.htm A very nice book aimed at children, but nice for adults also. Read my review here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/booksabouttolkien/writersuncovered/description.htm?14 Sun, 24 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/69thanniversary.htm Since 1937, few books have provided more pleasure than J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit. Originally published in England with a first printing of 1,500 copies, The Hobbit today celebrates its 69th anniversary! Read the article about it here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/69thanniversary.htm?13 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/childrenofhurin.htm It is quite possible that a good movie could be made of some of the stories within the Silmarillion: the tale of Turin Turambar or the soon published The Lay of the Children of Hurin is probably the most suitable, with a hidden elvish city, a dragon and a doomed hero along with liberal helpings of tragedy, betrayal and incest. Here is all the news on the completed Lay of the Children of Hurin which will be published by Harper Collins and Houghton Mifflin spring 2007. Thank you, Christopher Tolkien. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/childrenofhurin.htm?12 Mon, 18 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/wheremanypaths.htm First I have added more news on The J.R.R. Companion and Guide by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull, read it here. And also the announcement of a new Middle-earth and JRR Tolkien inspired art exhibition featuring the works of Ted Nasmith and Ruth Lacon (With the artists in attendance throughout), read about this exhibition, Where many Paths and Errands Meet, here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/wheremanypaths.htm?11 Sun, 17 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/companionandguide.htm Can you feel the excitement in the air. Some of us for sure do count the days. All started what now seems ages ago. In twenty days from now we will finally see the publication of The J.R.R. Tolkien Companion and Guide, written by Wayne G. Hammond and Christina Scull. This book set has been announced several times now (over the last few years) and has grown in size, now HarperCollins mentions an impressive 1999 pages. Why all this excitement. Read it all here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/companionandguide.htm?10 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/historyofthehobbit.htm These days we can hear a lot of rumors about a possible "The Hobbit" movie. Whether the rumors are true or not, no-one can tell for sure. What I can tell is this, next year a wonderful book will be published, namely "The History of the Hobbit: Mr. Baggins" written by John D. Rateliff. Read all about it here. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/historyofthehobbit.htm?9 Tue, 12 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/booksabouttolkien.htm We have added a major update to the book section. It now has the beginning of a list with books about J.R.R. Tolkien. Now reviewed are A Tolkien Compass, The Tolkien Companion, J.R.R. Tolkien: a biography, The Letters of J.R.R. Tolkien, J.R.R. Tolkien: The Shores of Middle-earth, J.R.R. Tolkien - a descriptive bibliography, Tolkien a Celebration, Author of he Century, Meditations on Middle-Earth, The Real Middle-Earth, Tolkien and the great war: The Treshold of Middle-earth, War and the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien, Reading The Lord of the Rings, and some more coming in a few days. We hope to have created a nice overview here and hope to make it even bigger and better in the future. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/booksabouttolkien.htm?8 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Main_Page A Poll at TG News showed that the majority of the visitors there are looking for more Book-related news. We have now partnered with the TG Network to bring fans all the latest news concerning books related to J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. We'll also be bringing weekly eBay buys and making sure visitors are aware of any rare/unique/new Tolkien books out on the market. http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Main_Page?7 Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/newslettert/letter8.htm TolkienLibrary just send out his eight newsletter. If you just missed it, or did not receive it you can always read him here. Also the links page had been slightly updated, as were some slight changes made to the color of the top menu (thanks Neil for the tip). And a final fun message: we just passed 300.000 requests since we started. http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/newslettert/letter8.htm?6 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/dmiller/limited.htm Ever wanted to have the scarcest of all the original Allen and Unwin 1st Editions, as well as the Houghton Mifflin issues, in your collection. Now is your chance. 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