While it isn’t exactly “news” it will be of a lot of interest to those who haven’t seen the 2011 version of the annual Tolkien calendar that Cor Blok is next year’s artist.
Blok is the only Tolkien artist living who met J.R.R. Tolkien in person and the English professor bought two paintings from the Dutch professor (history of art) and was given a third as a gift. Blok’s work, produced 50 years ago, is a definite departure from the more familiar works many fans are used to. He reportedly produced over 100 illustrations. You can pre-order it here and you can read a recent interview with Blok here. It is scheduled to be available in July.
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From WAMC Radio: ALBANY, NY (WAMC) – Author Simon Tolkien received rave reviews for his first legal thriller, The Final Witness. Now, in The Inheritance, Tolkien sharpens his craft even more, deftly weaving psychological suspense and family drama to create a mystery steeped in memories, betrayal, and the long shadow of the past.
This book is very different than the famed writings of his Grandfather, J.R.R. Tolkien. Part courtroom drama and part historical thriller, The Inheritance is a dark thriller that tests the strength of blood ties, loyalty, and revenge. More..
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A newly opened exhibition at Banbury Museum will feature art inspired by JRR Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings. The main artwork is by Ted Nasmith, the illustrator of the official 2010 Tolkien calendar. The internationally acclaimed artist’s admirers include director Peter Jackson. Inspiring Middle-earth will also feature work by other leading artists and will include a very rare print of one of Tolkien’s own early drawings. The author drew Lamb’s Farm, Gedling in 1911 and the exhibition at Banbury Museum will be the first time the art has been seen on public display.
Malcolm from ADC Publications adds: At “Edge of the Wild” in August, we shall have Tolkien’s Original drawing of “Lamb’s Farm, Gedling (1911)” on show (in a glass cabinet) throughout the event. This is the only piece of original Tolkien artwork that is held in private hands – the rest all being in University-held manuscript collections.
It came to light in the course of research undertaken for the biography of Hilary Tolkien (Ronald’s brother) by Angela Gardner & Neil Holford, which will be published and launched at this event as “Wheelbarrows at Dawn”.
“Edge of the Wild” is a FREE Entry Middle-earth-inspired Art Exhibition held 13-16 August 2010 at The Redesdale Hall, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos, UK. More..
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Margaret Davis from Flowinglass Music writes: Flowinglass Music is pleased to report that after seven years of negotiations with the Tolkien Estate, we have received permission to reprint The Starlit Jewel CD and Songbook. The Starlit Jewel contains 13 songs from THE LORD OF THE RINGS and THE HOBBIT, set to music by fantasy author Marion Zimmer Bradley (author of THE MISTS OF AVALON), Kristoph Klover, and Margaret Davis. Music is performed by Celtic/Medieval group Broceliande. This edition is one of the very few to be officially sanctioned by the Tolkien Estate, and has once again been limited to 2000 CDs. To hear samples and for more information, visit http://www.flowinglass.com/sjewel.html
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From ADC Publications Ltd.: “Inspiring Middle-earth” A prelude exhibition by Ted Nasmith and other leading artists of J.R.R.Tolkien. 24th April – 19th June 2010 Free entry. Discover more about some of the real places behind the scenes described in Tolkien’s books. The exhibition is a prelude to a 2011 exhibition, coinciding with the predicted release of the first of ‘The Hobbit’ films. Continue reading ““Inspiring Middle-earth” Tolkien Themed Exhibit in the UK”
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Tyler writes: It seems Tolkien Enterprises has changed their name to Middle-earth Enterprises. Their site is now www.middleearth.com, and you can go there for more information.
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