![\"The](\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/18240_b.jpg\")
To the delight of Tolkien fans everywhere, The Children of Hurin, by J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s son, Christopher Tolkien became the first book of Tolkien\u2019s works published in 30 years. The Children of Hurin tells the story of one of Tolkien\u2019s most tragic heroes: Turin Turambar. The story was compiled by Christopher from various sources written by his father over the course of decades. To the added delight of fans, the book includes new works of art by Alan Lee, the book\u2019s illustrator. The book debuted at the top of the New York Times bestseller list and remains on the list today at #24.<\/p>\n
2) The Lord of the Rings musical<\/em> – re-opened in London June 19<\/strong><\/p>\n 3) 70th Anniversary Edition of The Hobbit<\/em> – published September 21, 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n 4) The History of the Hobbit<\/em> – published September 21, 2007<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nOrder ‘The Children of Hurin’ on Amazon.com today.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/18569_b.jpg\")
After playing for a time in Toronto, the new and improved The Lord of the Rings musical moved across the pond and re-opened at the Theater Royal Drury Lane. The Lord of the Rings captures the magic of Tolkien\u2019s Middle-earth using lighting effects, beautifully designed costumes and sets and elaborately choreographed battles. The production is currently set to run through September of 2008. So, if you\u2019ve always wanted to see Hobbits actually do the \u2018springle-ring,\u2019 a trip to London may be in your future.<\/p>\n![\"70th](\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/18570_b.jpg\")
The publication of The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition gave fans of J.R.R. Tolkien and Bilbo Baggins plenty of reason to celebrate this year. Complete with a new introduction by Christopher Tolkien, this edition also features a reproduction of the original watercolor painting done by Tolkien himself for the cover, as well as and Tolkien\u2019s own illustrations and drawings throughout. For those of us who already own several editions of The Hobbit, the cover and illustrations alone make this a worthwhile addition to our collections.<\/p>\n
\nOrder ‘The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition’ on Amazon.com today.<\/a><\/p>\n![\"The](\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/18530_b.jpg\")
John D. Rateliff\u2019s two volume work is the culmination of years of research including the study of various Tolkien manuscripts at Marquette University. It features the complete unpublished draft of J.R.R. Tolkien\u2019s original version of the adventures of Bilbo Baggins, as well as text notes and essays by the author, illustrations and maps. Part I, Mr. Baggins, covers the story up to Bilbo\u2019s arrival in Laketown and the story continues in Part II, Return to Bag End. Another \u2018must have\u2019 for lovers of Tolkien and his stories, both volumes of The History of the Hobbit are also available as a boxed set along with The Hobbit: 70th Anniversary Edition.<\/p>\n
![\"The](\"http:\/\/ecx.images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31m9qt9ieeL._AA115_.jpg\")
If you still had any spending money left by the end of the year, \u201cThe Lord of the Rings, The Return of The King (The Complete Recordings)\u201d was another irresistible buy. Together with the complete recordings from the first two movies, this 5 disc set provides hours and hours of geeky enjoyment for lovers of The Lord of The Rings movies and Howard Shore\u2019s stunning soundtrack. Performed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the release has been getting rave reviews by our readers. Although there were some problems with initial shipments, we have it on good advice from our readers that the problems have been fixed and the recordings are again in stock and available at Amazon.com (but is still unavailable at amazon.co.uk). Thanks to everyone for your input on this!<\/p>\n![\"Tolkien](\"http:\/\/www-images.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/18571_b.jpg\")
You may never have the chance to drink ent-draught from the pools of Treebeard\u2019s Wellinghall, but thanks to The Moseley Statue Group and sculptor Tim Tolkien (great nephew of J.R.R. Tolkien) you can now be part of an Entish tribute to Tolkien being planned in Moseley Village, U.K.. From The group\u2019s website: \u201cThe giant statue will be fabricated in recycled stainless steel with bronze and copper coatings. The individually wrought leaves will be embedded into a paving of resin bonded, crushed green glass at the base of the Ent. Tim will engrave each unique leaf with wording of the sponsor’s choosing.\u201d Leaves are now up for bid on Ebay. If you can\u2019t afford one of your own, you may be interested in joining with some of our message board members to purchase a leaf on behalf of readers and members of TORn.<\/p>\n![\"Peter](\"http:\/\/img-nex.theonering.net\/images\/scrapbook\/b\/17399_b.jpg\")
What better way to end the year for fans of Tolkien\u2019s books and the Lord of the Rings movies alike than with the extraordinary news that The Hobbit movie is going to happen!! Who will direct? Who will be cast as Gandalf, Thorin and, of course, as Bilbo? And just what will that second movie include? 2008 will be filled with speculation, spy reports and exciting new developments surrounding these and many other topics, so stay tuned to TORn for all the latest.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"