That’s right friends! Dr. Corey Olsen, Tolkien Professor, founder of the Mythgard Institute, and all-around smart guy, has finally got his first book, Exploring the Hobbit, up for pre-order. It is not, as you may first guess, a guide to hobbit physiology; instead, it is a companion to that much-loved book of Professor Tolkien’s, The Hobbit. Ordering now will not only get you the price of $16.50 (34% off the cover price of $25), but also the satisfaction of showing your love to a valuable member of the Tolkien community. Also, it will get you a cool book, come September 18th.
Dr. Corey Olsen, author of Exploring the Hobbit
September 18th is ever such a long wait though, especially to those of us who are subsisting on The Hobbit teaser trailer and Peter Jackon’s video diaries. I know this, friends. I am there too. May I suggest, then, that you use this time to catch up on Dr. Olsen’s back catalog. If you’ve never listened to one of his lectures, then hie thee to The Tolkien Professor website to check out his offerings!
As a longtime fan of Dr. Olsen’s, I can promise that you will find something on his site to tide you over during this long year while we await exciting Hobbit-happenings. His enthusiasm is contagious, he’s got a great sense of humor, and he obviously enjoys engaging with students. If his book is anything like his lectures, I have no doubt that Exploring the Hobbit will be one of the hottest items in the Tolkien community come this autumn.
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