J. R. R. Tolkien Collector's Guide

An Excellent Interview With Alan Lee

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 05:57:31 -0100

Please go read Pieter Collier's excellent interview with Alan Lee at http://www.tolkienlibrary.com/press/823-Interview_with_Alan_Lee.php

It is well worth your time!

Video of Tolkien on YouTube

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 08:05:32 -0100

In this 1968 interview clip that someone has uploaded to YouTube, Tolkien talks about the mythology of Middle-earth and some of the background of the elves and dwarves. Full transcript included below the link.

An Interview with Anke Ei�mann

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 01:07:40 -0100

Anke Ei�mann is a rising star in the illustration business, and she has a passion for Tolkien's works. Whether you have met her, seen her artwork before, or are just discovering her now, this interview gives a glimpse not to be missed.

Tom Shippey and Diana Pavlac Glyer to Speak

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 18:25:38 -0100

Azusa Pacific University will bring together leading experts on Lewis, Tolkien, and the Inklings for a two-day conference on Feb. 7-9: C.S. Lewis, the Inklings, and the Call to Christian Community.

Silver Leaves Issue #2 Call For Submissions

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:56:08 -0100

The White Tree Fund (TWTF) would like to thank everyone for the incredible reception of the inaugural issue of Silver Leaves and is now calling for submissions to its second issue. The theme for this issue is ?The Inklings? and all academic, journalistic, reflective, creative and artistic pieces relative to the collective group known as the Inklings or any of its individual members are welcome.

New volume of the annual journal Seven announced

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:40:33 -0100

Available for order soon through their website, the table of contents has just been announced for the 24th volume of the journal Seven (VII).

SEVEN is an annual "Anglo-American Literary Review," focusing on seven British writers: Owen Barfield, GK Chesterton, CS Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, JRR Tolkien, & Charles Williams.

SEVEN is a publication of the Marion E. Wade Center, Wheaton College, and costs $14.50 (the annual is equivalent to a book).

Ted Nasmith Calendars

Wed, 05 Dec 2007 16:27:32 -0100

If you like Ted Nasmith art, there is more good news on the calendar front - Ted just announced on his blog that he has been contracted to illustrate the 2009 Tolkien Calendar and 2009 Tolkien Diary as a part of a renewed promotion for The Silmarillion. Unfortunately...

The White Tree Fund publishes first issue of Silver Leaves

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 07:00:00 -0100

The White Tree Fund is "dedicated to upholding the ideals of Middle-earth such as unity, nobility, courage, honour and peace." They are an incorporated non-profit and support humanitarian and aid programs, environmental initiatives, and literacy programs assisting children and adults.

The purpose of their journal Silver Leaves is to educate, raise awareness, support charitable initiatives, and entertain. The first issue of Silver Leaves was just published, and contains an excellent array of articles by some well known names.

Upcoming Tolkien Books at Auction

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 08:05:58 -0100

In addition to the Super Deluxe Children of H�rin coming next month, there are two auction houses that have some pricey but quite interesting items coming up for bid. On December 6, Bloomsbury Auctions in London has seven lots available, with estimates ranging from �500 at the low end to �15,000 at the high end. A week later on the 13th of December, Sotheby's London branch has six lots with estimates ranging from �1000 at the low end to �15,000 at the high end. Included are a signed letter and first editions of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Read on for more details on both auctions...

2008 Heren Istarion Calendar

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:04:40 -0100

JUST IN TIME FOR THE YULE TIDE HOLIDAYS!!

The first ever Heren Istarion Calendar is now available to order!
2008 Heren Istarion:
The Northeast Tolkien Society Calendar

The first-ever calendar issued by The Northeast Tolkien Society to feature previously unpublished art by:

Ted Nasmith
Jef Murray