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!

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.

Anke Eißmann 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.

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.

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.