Ethan Gilsdorf writes: For those who missed his book giveaway on TheOneRing.net Radio Show, friend of TORn Ethan Gilsdorf, with Globe Pequot Press and Froobi.com, have teamed up to offer a special opportunity to win one of ten free autographed copies of Gilsdorf’s critically-acclaimed book “FANTASY FREAKS AND GAMING GEEKS: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms.” The book is an exploration and celebration of fantasy and gaming subcultures, and has been endorsed by TORn.

To enter to win your free copy, sign up here (now through 1/13/10) Continue reading “‘Fantasy Freaks’ Book Giveaway”

Lembas Extra 2009Frandalf of Unquendor from The Dutch Tolkien Society, writes: This December, the new Lembas Extra will arrive. Lembas Extra is a special edition of the magazine of Unquendor. It’s filled with articles on Tolkien and Middle-earth and is in English! The theme for this Lembas Extra is ‘Tolkien in Poetry and Song’. Authors include no other than Tom Shippey (yes, the Tolkien scholar), Renée Vink (Dutch Tolkientranslator), Frits Burger, Sjoerd van der Weide, Dorine Ratulangie, Susan Edwards, Ben Koolen and Marion Kippers.
International buyers can acquire a copy at the Tolkienwinkel and Dutch buyers at Unquendor. Price for members: 13,50 euro, non-members: 15,95 euro.

The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien's Middle-Earth on the Big Screen (Paperback) I just received a copy of JW Braun’s ‘The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien’s Middle-Earth on the Big Screen’ for Christmas. We plan on chatting with Braun in the new year about his book, meanwhile take a look at the Amazon description:

A unique scene-by-scene breakdown of all of the Lord of the Rings movies, this guide provides in-depth analysis of the live-action trilogy and other related films, alongside games, puzzles, and interviews with the filmmakers. Each scene is explored in four different ways: a closer look at the plot and the action, a look behind the scenes, a reveal of mistakes that slipped through, and audience reactions. In addition to covering the stunning Peter Jackson trilogy and other adaptions (including the animated adaptations), details are also revealed about the prequel films currently in production, making this an essential volume for any Lord of the Rings fan.

Order ‘The Lord of the Films: The Unofficial Guide to Tolkien’s Middle-Earth on the Big Screen’ on Amazon today!

Peter JacksonPeter Jackson is secretly working to adapt the Mortal Engines fantasy novels for the screen. The hush-hush project is understood to be in early development, with work on the first of the four books under way, industry sources say. Weta Workshops is also believed to be working on designs for the science fiction series, which features giant mobile cities. A spokesman for Jackson did not deny the project was on the books yesterday, but said “any comment should come from Peter”. More..

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