TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – December 11, 2011

December 11th, 2011 by grammaboodawg | No Comments »

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

‘The Hobbit’ Released for First Time on Enhanced Ebook

November 22nd, 2011 by newsfrombree | Source: HarperCollins Publishers | Discuss | | 4 Comments »

Today is an exciting day for fans of The Hobbit worldwide as Harper Voyager Books releases ‘The Hobbit‘ as downloadable Enhanced Ebook! As you’ve probably noticed, we’ve themed the site to celebrate! Exclusive to this Enhanced version of the eBook are new high-resolution colour images of all of Tolkien’s illustrations for the book, many of which are also included in their earlier black-and-white versions, which can be revealed by a simple swipe of the screen. A Foreword by Christopher Tolkien examines the writing of the book, complete with illustrations including manuscript pages and unused drawings. Finally, the Enhanced eBook includes some recently discovered audio recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien reading excerpts from The Hobbit, including the dwarves’ party song, the account of their capture by the three trolls, and Bilbo Baggins’s terrifying encounter with the hideous Gollum. You can download it now from a multitude of locations, all summarized neatly on the official Facebook page. [Facebook Tolkien Ebook Store] [iBookstore (iPad/iPhone)] [Kindle]

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TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – November 22, 2011

November 22nd, 2011 by grammaboodawg | No Comments »

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – August 31 2011

August 31st, 2011 by grammaboodawg | No Comments »

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

Art Student Benjamin Harff Creates Illustrated “Silmarillion”

August 28th, 2011 by Earl | Source: The Tolkien Library | Discuss | | 5 Comments »

Tolkien fans are a creative bunch, to say the least, and Benjamin Harff is a testament to that.

An art student from Germany, Benjamin was introduced to Middle-earth back in 1991 when he was but 11 years old. Out camping with friends in the woods, he recalls sharing readings from The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by the fireside, an experience that would leave a strong impression on him even into adulthood.

For his final examination in Illustration and Graphic Design in 2009, he spent a year and a half creating a handmade version of The Silmarillion. The result was an exquisite sub-creation of one of Tolkien’s greatest posthumously-published works replete with calligraphic text, illustrations, and illuminations, all meticulously hand-bound in goat leather.

On the right can be seen the illumination of the opening page of the book, a page that Benjamin says took more than 70 hours to create. The Tolkien Library, a fansite dedicated to the works of Tolkien, has an in-depth interview with Benjamin concerning his work, where more pictures of the book can be found.

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New Release: paperback edition of “Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion”

July 6th, 2011 by Altaira | Discuss | | 1 Comment »

Our good friend Douglas Kane (better known to TORN as “Voronwe the Faithful”) is proud to announce that the paperback edition of his book “Arda Reconstructed: The Creation of the Published Silmarillion” has now been published. The paperback edition has revisions to the text and a slick new cover design (see picture). Better yet, it’s available for half the price of the original hardcover edition. The paperback edition is currently available on Amazon here. Continue to read more for some great reviews of this ‘must have’ for every Tolkien geek, collector and scholar.

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TORn Message Boards Weekly Roundup – June 12 2011

June 13th, 2011 by Kelvarhin | 1 Comment »

Welcome to our collection of TORn’s hottest topics for the past week. If you’ve fallen behind on what’s happening on the Message Boards, here’s a great way to catch the highlights. Or if you’re new to TORn and want to enjoy some great conversations, just follow the links to some of our most popular discussions. Watch this space as every weekend we will spotlight the most popular buzz on TORn’s Message Boards. Everyone is welcome, so come on in and join in the fun!

How did you celebrate Tolkien Reading Day?

March 25th, 2011 by MrCere | Discuss | | No Comments »

Today is the annual Tolkien Reading Day where fans from around the world celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien and his works by simply reading. Some schools around the globe participate as do bookstores and coffee shops but many more take part in their own way, by themselves or with friends and family. How did you celebrate? There are excellent responses on TORn’s own Facebook page (and we like to be “liked”) or you can share your experience on our message boards by following the “discuss” link below. It is also an excellent time to check our our own Reading Room including this post. If you didn’t have a chance to read Tolkien today, its not too late in many time zones (and we promise not to tell if you do it a day late.)

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The Minstrel, the Painter, & the Scholar Episode 1: Part 1

January 5th, 2011 by xoanon | Discuss | | No Comments »

John Di Bartolo writes: Hail friends! Just released the first episode of “The Minstrel, the Painter, & the Scholar” with Ted Nasmith & Dr. Corey Olsen. If you would like to post a link, or even re-release/distribute this mp3 through your own sites please feel free to do so. Glad to be able to share this with you all – and feel free to forward this to any friends or fellow podcasters! Cheers! Stay tuned for episodes 2 and 3 with John, Ted & Corey.

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‘The Saga of King Heidrek the Wise’ – Print on Demand

November 16th, 2010 by Calisuri | Source: Tolkien.co.uk | Discuss | | No Comments »

Looking for a great read? Check out ‘The Saga of King Heidrek the Wise‘ edited by Christopher Tolkien, exclusively available as a print on demand title from the official Tolkien bookstore www.tolkien.co.uk:

A fiftieth anniversary reissue of Christopher Tolkien’s masterly translation of the Icelandic Heidrek’s Saga, including the dramatic Battle of the Goths and the Huns, the lyrical Waking of Angantyr, and the unique riddle-contest between King Heidrek and the god Odin.

This print on demand title is also available to US Customers. [Place your Order]

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TheOneRing.net’s Tolkien Reading Room

November 15th, 2010 by Celeborn | Discuss | | No Comments »

Did you ever want to ask a troublesome Tolkien question? Just who the heck is Tom Bombadil, anyway? Does the Ring think for itself? Well, you’ve come to the right place!

TheOneRing.net’s Reading Room is intended to be a forum for critical analysis and on-topic discussion of Tolkien’s literary works. Reading Room features include ongoing discussions of Tolkien-related books and topics, where volunteers lead ‘formal’ discussions, as well as posts of general interest you can make at any time!

So please feel welcome, don’t be shy (we don’t bite!) and jump right in! The Reading Room is open to all. [Reading Room]

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Announcing the ‘The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún’ Giveaway!

September 13th, 2010 by Calisuri | Discuss | | 1 Comment »

Available now in paperback, J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún reimagines one of the most famous Norse myths. The epic poem brims with passion, jealousy and drama, as the hero Sigurd and princess Gudrún fight to share their lives together. The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrún arguably contains Tolkien’s most passionate writing, as he delves into the mythology that inspired him more than any other. The 10 lucky winners will get a free copy of this amazing paperback! Fill out the form after the break! For the sweepstakes terms and conditions, click here. [Find a Local Store] [Amazon.com]

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