Art and Literature News

New Edition of ‘The Adventures of Tom Bombadil’

There’s a new revised and expanded edition of The Adventures of Tom Bombadil out, and in addition to Tolkien’s wonderful writing, it also comes with beautiful illustrations by Pauline Baynes. This book is a must-have […]

New book showcases the magnificence of ‘Middle-earth’ New Zealand

Ever since The Lord of the Rings first appeared on the big screen, many of us wanted to travel to New Zealand and visit movie locations. A few years ago, this dream became reality for […]

The Music of Middle-earth Panel at New York Comic Con

This past Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, I attended New York Comic Con, and it was both an extremely amazing and exhausting experience. I met a lot of great people, saw fantastic cosplayers, and I admit […]

‘Tolkien at Exeter College’ Published

Exeter College of Oxford University has published a new booklet about the life of J. R. R. Tolkien as an undergraduate student in the college. John Garth, author of Tolkien and the Great War, wrote […]

Tolkien’s Books in Favourite Top Five

The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit come third and fourth, respectively, in a list of Facebook users favourite books. Researchers Lada Adamic and Pinkesh Patel analysed the data from a meme that has circulated on […]

A Stained Glass Lamp Inspired By The Lord of the Rings

We always love to feature crafty projects inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece. For example, do you remember the City of Minas Tirith built with 420,000 matchsticks, the Tolkien themed pillows, or these awesome Hobbit cards? Today we […]

A Nursery Fit for the Shire

The Shire seems like one of the most peaceful places to grow up in with the green green grass, the cozy homes, and the serene atmosphere. I mean, what’s not to love?! With the help of a […]

Karliene Reynolds records Tolkien’s “Lament for Boromir”

If I could point to one thing that really makes Tolkien’s works and the world of Middle-earth come alive for me, it would be hearing the songs and ballads from The Lord of the Rings, The […]

Architectures of Middle-earth – The King’s Hall of Minas Tirith

If an artist named Marta seems suspiciously familiar, it may be because she was the runner-up in our Tolkien Book Cover Redesign contest from Tolkien Reading Day! Given her artistic talent, it should come as […]

ThriveWire’s Story of David Salo: Tolkien Translator

Writer Lacy Cooke at ThriveWire is sharing a bit of background on David Salo, a noted Tolkien translator most often remembered for his work on Peter Jackson’s movies, in a two-part article entitled Translating Tolkien: How […]