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Call for Papers: Women in the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien  from Mythopoeic Society»News  (2013/5/11 5:14)

Women in the Works of J.R.R. Tolkien · Janet Brennan Croft and Leslie Donovan, editors · The Mythopoeic Press The place of women in Tolkien?s world is a perennially troublesome topic. On the surface, Tolkien?s major works seem to ignore women or place them on unattainable pedestals, and popular criticism of Tolkien often focuses on this issue. But a closer look can be quite revealing; the deeper one delves into the legendarium and other works, the more prevalent, complex, and powerful the female characters turn out to be. Additionally, male characters often exhibit and are valued for what might be seen as feminine characteristics, and characters who balance feminine and masculine traits are held up as ideals. This collection will bring together several classic essays on Tolkien?s portrayal of women and the feminine with new takes on the topic. Projected publication date: Spring 2014 Deadline for abstracts: May 30, 2013 Deadline for finished papers: September 1, 2013 Please c ...

Mythprint Editorial: Schedule Change  from Mythopoeic Society»News  (2013/5/2 15:09)

From the Editor As I embark on my fourth year editing Mythprint , I cannot help but pause to reflect on how far we have come. Apart from a brief interruption in 1979, Mythprint has been in continuous publication  for more than forty years! The number of issues published in any given year has varied, from as few as two to as many as twelve. During the decade before this, the number of issues steadily declined from twelve down to four, in part because of perennially increasing postal rates. When I assumed the post of editor in 2010, I brought the number of issues immediately back up to twelve and have kept it there (or near there) over each of the last three years. This was not always an easy task. It has been growing ever more clear that a monthly publication schedule is no longer right for Mythprint . For that reason, the Society leadership has voted to reduce the frequency of Mythprint from monthly to quarterly, beginning now with Volume 50.  This decision explains the ...

Mythcon 44 Progress Report 2 Available  from Mythopoeic Society»News  (2013/4/18 23:22)

The second progress report for Mythcon 44 , to be held this July 12-15, 2013, at the Kellogg Conference Center of Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, is now available: Download Progress Report 2 (PDF, 522 KB) The post Mythcon 44 Progress Report 2 Available appeared first on Mythopoeic Society .

Why Join the Society?  from Mythopoeic Society»News  (2013/4/15 20:04)

Membership Has Its Advantages? ? Thought-Provoking and Respected Publications Our reviews quarterly Mythprint (free with membership) keeps readers up to date on newly published fantasy literature, films and academic titles. Members also receive the Annual Report and Member Directory. The peer-reviewed journal Mythlore features scholarly articles on mythopoeic literature. Our annual literary magazine, Mythic Circle , publishes new fiction, art and poetry with mythopoeic themes. The Mythopoeic Press publishes both scholarly editions of literary works and critical essays. The Society also produces specialized works on Tolkien?s invented languages and other topics. Members receive advance notice of new publications and special discounted rates. ? Outstanding Conferences Our annual conference ( Mythcon ) encourages scholars, authors, and readers to exchange ideas and share their insights and love of mythopoeic literature. Guests of Honor have included authors such ...

POSTCARDS FROM THE EDGE  from John Howe  (2013/4/15 12:00)

Dear X, I am sorry to have been so much out of touch these last few years; working in a fantasy universe in a country which is already quite fantastical to many people, perched as it is on the lower rim of the Antipodes, it is hard to keep up with life as I used to know it. With such fabulous landscapes, it’s hard to even keep a sense of self; the tendency is to disappear into the cloud and mist, so to speak, or to be swept away by the wind (which can happen here physically as well as metaphorically, and one is often left hanging on to handholds with both body and spirit). I also seem to spend a lot of time wandering along the edges of things. Here at the edge of the world, it seems there are edges everywhere, where all you can do is hold on to your hat and peer out (in a few cases, trying to hold onto my lunch as well in particularly bumpy helicopter rides}. I find myself clinging to a lot of rocks watching waves crash at my feet ? and on my feet, which usually entails a ...

Interview with Mark Atherton, author of There and Back Again: J R R Tolkien and the Origins of The H  from Tolkien Library News  (2013/4/10 17:00)

I'm honored to release an interview with Mark Atherton, who in his book provides the reader with a comprehensive understanding of the many origins, influences and inspirations, biographical, historical, geographical and literary, that, combined with a unique imagination, resulted in the crafting of a new mythology.

New Collector Profile added - Marco Maniezzi (@TolkienBooks1)  from Tolkien Library News  (2013/4/9 17:00)

I'm very happy to announce the collector profile of Marco Maniezzi, a collector of Italian Tolkien books from Milan in Italy. He mainly focusses on collecting books directly related to the Middle-earth history from The Silmarillion and The History of Middle-earth to The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings.

Mar 23, The Hobbit  from Tolkien-Online Blog  (2013/3/23 10:23)

Information on The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien's classic novel and precursor to The Lord of the Rings.

Mar 23, JRR Tolkien Biography  from Tolkien-Online Blog  (2013/3/23 10:15)

A short JRR Tolkien biography, author of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

On The Fall of Arthur: Pre-Publication Speculation By a Longtime Student  from Tolkien Library News  (2013/3/19 17:00)

Soon we will see the publication of a version of JRR Tolkien's poem, The Fall of Arthur. Ruth Lacon has been studying the topic of Arthur for over 10 years and now brings some of the possibilities with regard to The Fall of Arthur and is even willing to risk making a few predictions.