Alan Lee Chat Log Transcript

November 15th, 2008 by Jincey Comments Off

Today’s nearly 3 hour long chat with Alan Lee was filled with questions about Alan’s involvement with the Lord of the Rings movies, his future endeavors, and his art in general. We had an open, unmoderated chat, so I’ve edited the log for continuity and reading ease. Questions for Alan have been italicized and his answers are in bold type. We’d like to sincerely thank Alan and Houghton Mifflin for giving us this opportunity to bring another live guest chat to you, the fans of JRR Tolkien. Enjoy!

Live Chat with Alan Lee!

November 10th, 2008 by Altaira Comments Off

TheOneRing.net and the folks from Houghton Mifflin are sponsoring a live chat with illustrator Alan Lee at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Satuday, November 15. Alan will be discussing the recent releases of the paperback edition of ‘The Children of Hurin’ as well as the reprinted edition of ‘Tales from a Perilous Realm’, both of which feature artwork by Alan.

The chat will be held in our own Barliman’s Chatroom (link also in the menu on the left of the Home Page). More information will follow with detailed instructions on how to participate. In the mean time, if you would like to submit questions for Alan please email them to livechat@theonering.net. Read on for a synopsis of these remarkable new Tolkien-related publications provided by Houghton Mifflin.

Alan Lee – Merlin and Gandalf

November 9th, 2008 by xoanon Comments Off

Susanne writes: For UK- based Ringers worth catching on BBC iPlayer, Merlin – The legend – “A look at the mythical roots in art and literature of Merlin – magician, hero and historical mystery. Merlin is the archetypal wizard, Welsh and Celtic in origin but with connections across the water in Cornwall and middle Europe, and, of course, the Arthurian legends. Clearly, Merlin is the distant relative of Dumbledore and all those weird and wonderful wizards in literature.”

Two excellent segments by Alan Lee – one on drawing Merlin and a second, longer one on Merlin as an inspiration for Gandalf including a “tour” of the prop Gandalf staff with which he was presented at the end of LOTR filming. Otherwise a great programme overall with a mixture of history, literature and contemorary firm – highly recommended. www.bbc.co.uk

This Just In: ‘Hurin’ Paperback & ‘Realm’ Reprint!

October 29th, 2008 by xoanon Comments Off

The folks from Houghton Mifflin sent us along review copies of ‘The Children of Hurin’ paperback and the reprinted edition of ‘Tales from a Perilous Realm’, now featuring artwork by Alan Lee!

Del Toro Interview Part 3: “I Love New Zealand!”

October 22nd, 2008 by xoanon Comments Off

Guillermo Del Toro was recently in New York City as part of the New Yorker Festival and our good pal Anthony Moody from Indalo Productions caught up with him to talk all things Hobbit!

Guillermo talks about gathering his LOTR team together, working with John How, Alan Lee and Howard Shore, his own Hobbit art, and the million and one projects he’s been connected to recently!

Alan Lee Book Tour Canceled

October 9th, 2008 by Calisuri | Discuss | Comments Off

We have just received news from Houghton Mifflin that the Alan Lee Book Tour, to promote THE CHILDREN OF HURIN paperback (national release date: October 14) and the brand-new TALES FROM THE PERILOUS REALM, has been canceled. Out of respect for Alan’s privacy, we can only say that he is dealing with a loss in the family. Our condolences to Alan and his family at this time.

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Chat with Alan Lee – October 14

September 28th, 2008 by Altaira | Discuss | Comments Off

Message board member Beren sends this in: Hello!. I was contacted this weekend by Houghton Mifflin to do a chat session with Alan Lee on the 14th of October. As part of the celebration for the release of the Children of Hurin Paperback in the U.S., Alan will be doing three days of signing, and will come and chat with Tolkien fans on the 14th. Alan has agreed to make some sketches in copies of the paperback to give away. It would be great if people could send in some questions as well. For sure Alan knows stuff on the Hobbit movies that will be of interest to all Tolkien fans!

The chat will take place at Tolkienlibrary.com. Follow the “Discuss” link below to join the discussion on our message boards and get your question on the list, or email Beren at TolkienLibrary.com

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Alan Lee Book Tour News

September 25th, 2008 by xoanon Comments Off

Word to us has come across the web in regards to the Alan Lee book tour we posted about a little while ago.

The *only* place to get early copies of TALES FROM THE PERILOUS REALM will be at Alan Lee’s bookstore events in October, as well as at Faeriecon — the very first place the book will appear in public. TALES FROM THE PERILOUS REALM will not be in wide release until November, so Alan’s events offer a very special opportunity for fans to be the first to get their hands on copies!

Click here for a full schedule of Alan’s tour

Alan Lee Book Tour Announced!

September 23rd, 2008 by xoanon Comments Off

The Children of Hurin

As TORn readers know, THE CHILDREN OF HURIN is the first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien since the 1977 publication of The Silmarillion. It was a #1 New York Times bestseller in hardcover, and the Associated Press called it “the book for which [Tolkien] readers have been longing.” The paperback edition of THE CHILDREN OF HURIN includes eight color paintings by Alan Lee and a two-color fold-out map.

Special FaerieCon Discount for TheOneRing.net Community!

September 3rd, 2008 by Calisuri | Source: FaerieCon Comments Off

To celebrate the appearance of Alan Lee as the Guest of Honor at FaerieCon International on October 10 – 12 in Philadelphia, PA, FaerieCon is offering a special 50% Discount off any FaerieCon ticket for The One Ring Community. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Alan Lee and get your favorite Tolkien book signed. To order your ticket and get your discount, please visit our special discount section of the FaerieCon website via the following link. [FaerieCon.com]

Alan Lee Makes First US Convention Appearence at FaerieCon International

September 3rd, 2008 by Calisuri | Source: FaerieCon Comments Off

“I have been under the spell of the faeries for most of my life. The pictures and stories that move me most are those that expose the thinness of the veil that separates us from the Otherworld, and if my own drawings do not feel animated by some unquiet presence I soon lose interest in them. For me, faeries are the creative spark in nature, the tricksters who beguile and confuse us and then point out the path that leads to further adventure, and who provoke the desire to explore and connect with processes we don’t understand.” – Alan Lee

International best-selling illustrator and Oscar winning Conceptual Designer Alan Lee is the Guest of Honor at FaerieCon International, October 10-12 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.

Tolkien Flashback August 17th-23rd

August 25th, 2008 by Diedye | Discuss | Comments Off

Ringer Diedye brings us another great FLASHBACK! This week’s flashback details the events that took place in the Tolkien universe between August 17th-23rd. This is a weekly feature that Diedye posts in the forum, so if there is ever a time we don’t post it on the homepage of TORn, make sure to check the Main board in our forums. Click on the link below to transported in time!

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