SMH.com in Australia has an interesting article on the way kids view the marketing and hype surrounding their favourite books. Although the article focusses mainly on the Harry Potter phenomenon, it does wonder whether LOTR hype will have the same effect. Abby, who sent us the link adds, “I for one, have no intention of buying LOTR merchandise, it’s just not my thing (maybe a poster, if it was really beautifully done, but that’s all). What do your other readers think? Are we happy to let LOTR live in our minds and on screen, or do we want it in our bedrooms and living rooms and cutlery draws (!) as well?” [More]
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While surfing Amazon.com today, Ringer fan Steve noticed something pretty cool:
Just browsing over at Amazon, where I always check out were our fav writer sits on the top sellers list. Surprise, surprise: JRRT has the no 6, 11, 15, 16 and 25 top seller spots.
Check out the entire list.[Top Selling Literature & Fiction]
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Check out all the latest from the cool folks at Games-Workshop. I tell you, I’ve had the chance to play-er review, a bunch of their stuff, I’ll have pics up for you soon, their stuff is very cool indeed! [More]
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From: Brett
The Boston Public Library (Allston Branch) is having some LOTR discussions.
Lord of the Rings Book Discussion — Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. A book discussion group devoted to J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy series. Sept. 5, The Hobbit. Oct. 3, The Fellowship of the Ring. Nov. 7, The Two Towers. Dec. 5, The Return of the King. Preregistration required. Moderator: Andy Schmidt, adults’ librarian. [More]
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Veteran actor gives his impression of the second film’s title. Christopher Lee (Saruman) has now given his opinion on the title STAR WARS: EPISODE II – ATTACK OF THE CLONES… and it’s definitely different than Ewan McGregor. [More]
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The great folks at United Cutlery sent along a CD full of LOTR Sword images in hi Rez, check out these pics of Sting, Gandalf’s sword Glamdring and the sword of the Witchking! Take a look! [More]
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