British Library, Fri 21 Sep 2012, 18.30 - 20.00

'J.R.R Tolkien first introduced the vast mythological world of Middle Earth in his classic tale for all ages, The Hobbit, published on this day in 1937. From the gentle rural landscape of The Shire, a band of hobbits, wizards, elves and dwarves set out on an great and timeless quest.

In the run up to the release of part one of Peter Jackson’s filmed version of the tale, join a celebration of this fabulous and hugely influential book: with readings, conversation and special guests.'

http://www.bl.uk/whatson/exhibitions/ ... n/events/event131380.html

via http://news.ansible.co.uk/a299.html

- wellinghall