Sotheby’s is delighted to announce that their English Literature, History, Children’s Books & Illustrations auction on 17 December (sale code L09777) will include an exceptionally early drawing by J.R.R. Tolkien. It is exceptionally rare for original artwork by Tolkien to be offered at auction. This early example depicts his aunt’s farm (‘Lamb’s Farm, Gedling, Notts’) and shows the location where he composed the earliest known writing that relates to his mythology.
The lot can be viewed here or the e-catalogue for the entire sale is available here (please note that the e-catalogue can take some time to load and the Tolkien drawing is lot 178).
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Author J.W. Braun writes: I’ve got a new book out called The Lord of the Films, all about The Lord of the Rings movies. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve got book signings coming up in Wisconsin and Oregon that your TORNados may wish to attend. Continue reading “‘The Lord of the Films’ Author Book Signing”
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TAVERNCRAFT ANNOUNCES THE HOBBIT™ AND THE LORD OF THE RINGS™ LICENSE ACQUISITION FOR STEINS AND PREMIUM DRINKWARE
First Release to Feature Smaug™ the Magnificent Stein
SAN DIEGO, CA (November 19, 2009) – Taverncraft, a subsidiary of 3 Point Entertainment LLC, today announced the acquisition of a multi-year worldwide license agreement with Middle Earth Enterprises to produce drinkware based on the fantasy masterpieces The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien. License rights include collectible steins, mugs and tankards. Scheduled to debut in early 2010, the first release under the new agreement will be the start of a series of collectible steins based on The Hobbit. The stein series will launch with Smaug the Magnificent, illustrated by premier fantasy artist Matthew Stawicki. Continue reading “TavernCraft LOTR Themed Drinkware”
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Nancy Martsch writes: I just wanted to let you know that the Tolkien newsletter “Beyond Bree” is producing a beautiful colour Calendar for 2010! The theme is “hobbits”; the art is by many fine Tolkien artists, some never before published! We are very excited about our Calendar and hope that you will like it, too. Proceeds go to benefit “Beyond Bree” (newsletter of the JRR Tolkien Special Interest Group of American Mensa). More..
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TORN Pal and author Ethan Gilsdorf has agreed to blog his West coast book tour for us!
Tinseltown as Middle-earth
I’ve been on the road non-stop since September 1, promoting my book Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks, and I have met many a fantasy and Tolkien fan as I’ve traveled from New York City to the South, the Midwest, around Boston and New England (my home) and the West Coast. I’m in Los Angeles now and have been reflecting on the meaning of Tolkien and his ground-breaking creation. Sometimes the dreams of Hollywood seem more distant than Middle-earth. Continue reading “Ethan Gilsdorf Book Tour Blog: Post 2”
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TORN Pal and author Ethan Gilsdorf has agreed to blog his West coast book tour for us! Take a look at his first blog: One of the joys of traveling across the US on tour for my book FANTASY FREAKS AND GAMING GEEKS: An Epic Quest for Reality Among Role Players, Online Gamers, and Other Dwellers of Imaginary Realms is meeting so many other fantasy freaks and gaming geeks. Ive spoken to many folks who are dying to share their stories of how they got into gaming or what role fantasy plays in their lives. Its reminded me, again, how powerful these subcultures can be, and why a nerdy Oxford don (aka Tolkien) and all that he has inspired has such meaning in the lives of millions. Continue reading “Ethan Gilsdorf Book Tour Blog”
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