Art and Literature News

Color Your Own Dragon with John Howe’s ‘Draconis’

I remember what it was like as a kid to have coloring books. I’d spend hours flipping through the pages and taking my time to color everything just right. Hey, even now as an adult […]

Embrace Your Villainous Nature

Have you ever wanted to learn manners the Sackville-Baggins’ way? What about the art of training wargs? The Unofficial Middle-earth Monster’s Guide:Hunt Hobbits, Hoard Treasure, and Embrace Your Villainous Nature by The Mordor Collective gives […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Tumblr user CaracalFeathers is responsible for this amazing edible creation. She described her dish: “Marzipan Smaug atop a treasure of golden sprinkles and rich chocolate souffle.  As fun to eat as he was to make!” […]

Mythcon 45: Call for Papers

What is fantasy? Fantasy and its place in our culture is the topic at this year’s Mythcon, an annual Tolkien and Inklings-based conference put together by the Mythopoeic Society. This year’s Mythcon will take place […]

Call for Papers: Bombadil and Other Middle-Earth Mysteries

This April 11-13, the University of Vermont will hold its 11th annual Tolkien in Vermont conference and is currently seeking papers twenty minutes in length on any topic relevant to Tolkien’s legendarium. Priority consideration, however, […]

An Eagle’s View of Middle-earth

Deviantartist darkwater-pirate and her group in her Graphic Arts class created this post-it note mural of J.R.R. Tolkien. “We were allowed to only use a pallet of up to 10 different post-it colors,” she said. […]

Yuletide Hobbit Sing-Along

Hopefully you’re enjoying the Yuletide season. Some just enjoy a few well deserved days off, others spend time with their loved ones. Either way, I hope you’re enjoying plenty of meals. If you enjoy singing […]

Out of the Shire: A Tribute to Middle Earth Art Exhibition

If you’re going to be near Alhambra, CA tomorrow, think about stopping by Gallery Nucleus for their Out of the Shire: A Tribute to Middle Earth Art Exhibition. It will run from December 14 to January 12 and advance […]

The Scents of Middle-earth: Interview with Cat Marx of Deep Midnight Perfumes

Have you ever wondered what a cheery hobbit party might smell like? Or perhaps you want to evoke a sense of grace and beauty like that of the elves. For fans of fantasy literature and […]

Happy Yuletide From All Of Us In Middle-earth!

It has been yet another year! We look back over our shoulders at this hour and simply cannot believe how much has changed since last we shared a Yuletide with you, our lovely fans! But […]