Didiej writes: I visited this exhibition this morning. It is a very interesting small exhibition in a mining museum in Prestongrange about 7 miles from Edinburgh. The exhibition concentrates on the creative writing aspect of Tolkien’s work aiming to get people to think about what goes into creating a fantasy land, the people who live there, their customs, language etc. [More]

Take a look at ‘Boondocks’, I’m not too sure what part of me is insulted more, the LOTR or the Star Wars side…where is my pocket protector? [More]

Paulo writes: The Festival of Cinema and Television (Sintra, Portugal) for children are showing LOTR, John Rhys-Davies (Gimli) will be there. Please visit the website: www.ulissesfest.com and you can see the program.

Frosty sends us an update on all things Viggo Mortensen (Aragorn), take a look. [More]

Viggo will be appearing at the LA Virgin Megastore on May 16 [More]

And his exhibition at the Robert Mann Gallery will open July 12 [More]

He will be in attendance to at the gallery on Friday, July 12 to sign books – hours TBD.

Viggo and Smart Art Press will be re-printing “Recent Forgeries” and “Signlanguage.” Viggo will also be publishing a book of photographs that will include poems from “Ten Last Night” and “Recent Forgeries”.” It will be the first book from his newly formed press for art books. A new website is in the works where you will find details regarding future publications as well as information on Viggo’s exhibitions.

More details will be posted at The Corner of Viggo when available. [More]

Criz sends along the Houghton Mifflin TTT info from an insider within the HM camp, take a look! [More]