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Serious or fun but all of them interesting: online resources on Tolkien.
- Online biography
- You'll find many online bios on Tolkien, this one isn't too long or too short either and gives clues as to the influence some of his personal life's experiences would have on his work.
- Interview of Tolkien
- A 1971 interview of JRR Tolkien, on his work and how it came to be.
- FAQ on Tolkien and his work
- If you never read the books or feel you have a somewhat limited knowledge of Tolkien's work in general, why don't you have a look here.
- The Tolkien Society
- One of what I'll call the 'official Tolkien Sites'. Lots of info, links, news, and a shopping section the Tolkien Society Trading, to buy everything from books to tee-shirts.
- Taruithorn, the Oxford Tolkien Society
- In case you had lost sight of the fact that JRR Tolkien also was an Oxford teacher.
- Official international Tolkien library
- "One library to rule them all." Tolkien's books in every available languages. Includes books on Tolkien and LOTR merchandises as well.
- Official site by Harper Collins
- This site includes biography, some of Tolkien's own artwork, interviews, and video and audio files.
- Tolkien timeline
- To have a better view on his works in general, as a writer but also as a scholar, during his lifetime.
- The Home of Tolkien online
- Quite possibly the best source for Tolkien related news of all kind. Huge gallery of pictures, messageboard.
- The Elvish Linguistic Fellowship
- Website of an international organisation devoted to the scholarly study of the languages created by JRR Tolkien.
- Mellonath Daeron
- It is the language guild of Forodrim, a long established organisation describing itself as follows: "Forodrim shall fairy-tale and myth shelter, preserve and create anew." Focuses on Quenya and Sindarin.
- Tolkien's Oxford
- A photographic tour of landmarks in Tolkien's life in Oxford, including the pub where the Inklings (the literary group Tolkien and CS Lewis belonged to) used to meet, or his grave with the special engraving.
- Tolkien's Birmingham
- Pictures of places in Birmingham, where Tolkien lived for several years before going to Oxford, where one can almost 'see' the Shire, that is, the places that inspired its author when he created them.
- Tolkien's Birmingham postcards
- If you wish to keep some of those pictures in a special place, this is where you'll find delicate black and white and some color postcards of Tolkien's Birmingham. (you can also click on the JRR Tolkien link at the bottom of the page, for extra infos and a picture of a real-life 'Gamgee'... rings a bell?)
The official Tolkien Estate site.
- The Official Website of the JRR Tolkien Estate
- I can't beat the introduction of the site itself: 'We are working hard for the launch of the complete website later this year, but in the meantime we thought it would be nice to get something online to present our aims for the website, and answer at least a few questions among the many we receive on the subject of the recently published The Children of Húrin.'
There's an long FAQ section already, and yes, info on the latest book you all want to know about.
The latest.
Everybody talked about it: "The first complete book by J.R.R. Tolkien in three decades-since the publication of The Silmarillion in 1977-The Children of Húrin reunites fans of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings with Elves and Men, dragons and Dwarves, Eagles and Orcs. Presented for the first time as a complete, standalone story, this stirring narrative will appeal to casual fans and expert readers alike, returning them to the rich landscape and characters unique to Tolkien."If you are a true Tolkienite, then you already know who Hurin is, but we've only had a short tale of him and a little more on his children. Now we have the full tragic story...
On amazon.com you'll find a review by Adam Tolkien, a look inside the book and an interview of Alan Lee!
The essential books, in chronological order.
Paperback versions, so you can gradually build your own Tolkien library without maxing out that card!
The Silmarillion
Tolkien's own Genesis of the world where 'The Hobbit' and 'the Lord of the Rings' will take place.
World-creation like you've never imagined it, legends in the making, stupendous storytelling.
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/23/2009) 
The Hobbit: or There and Back Again
The adventures of Bilbo, the very first Hobbit to go and seek adventures outside of the Shire. What a strange thing to do indeed...
Amazon Price: $8.64 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Fellowship of the Ring: Being the First Part of The Lord of the Rings
The beginning of the fabulous quest to destroy the One Ring.
Bilbo had never thought riddles in the dark would take his nephew Frodo to such a journey.
Amazon Price: $7.88 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Two Towers: Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings
Where the Fellowship is separated, but goes on valiantly.
I just love Ents. Doesn't everybody?
Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Return of the King: Being the Third Part of The Lord of the Rings
Where all meet their fate and the ring reaches Mount Doom.
You won't be able to put it down. So many destinies fulfilled, in this world and beyond...
Amazon Price: $8.76 (as of 12/23/2009)
So, how do you like The Children of Hurin? Or Tolkien's work in general?
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- lostinfiction lostinfiction Aug 10, 2009 @ 3:38 pm
- this is an incredibly impressive bank of info! i'd even go so far as to call it a compendium :) Just posted a bit on my lens too, about a historial fantasy fiction author (Guy Gavriel Kay) who worked on The Silmarillion. Thought it might be of interest to Tolkien fans. Have a look: http://www.squidoo.com/author_influences
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- Ellisiva Ellisiva Apr 13, 2009 @ 8:24 am
- so excellent that i cant find the place to say i favourite it..darn it!
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- Feb 17, 2009 @ 3:32 pm
- Just a quick hello from a fellow JRR Tolkien fan and thanks for the great lens of resources. Some of the links i`m familiar with but quite a few there i`ll check out and explore.
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- Tinw Tinw Feb 5, 2009 @ 4:06 am
- Excellent list of resources, and well done!
One item for you to consider. You have an "introduction to Elvish" link to the infamous Grey Company website. Grelvish, invented by a group of gamers, is a travesty of Tolkien's carefully-designed languages -- it borrows a few words of Quenya, a few words of Sindarin, runs them through a blender, adds a huge chunk of made-up words and grammar, and then *pretends* it's something to do with Tolkien's Elvish.
Occasionally we hear of unhappy folks who have gotten Grelvish tattoos and are later upset to learn it is utter gibberish to anyone who's studied Tolkien's work. Allow me to suggest two respected courses/websites on Sindarin Elvish as an alternative: Parma Tyelpelassiva's Sindarin Course by Thorsten Renk, or Realelvish.net's Sindarin Textbook.
~ In service,
Tinw, Elf-friend
"Camen fíreb, guren edhellen."
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- AslanBooks AslanBooks Nov 29, 2008 @ 8:44 pm
- Excellent lens. I would like to personally invite you to join The Inklings: Remembering CS Lewis & Friends group.
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Special editions.
Illustrated, boxed, annoted... they all have special features to offer!
The Silmarillion
Hardback. This new edition of The Silmarillion contains the revised and corrected "second edition" text and, by way of introduction, a letter written by J.R.R. Tolkien in 1951, which provides a brilliant exposition of his conception of the earlier Ages. It also contains almost fifty full-color illustrations by the artist Ted Nasmith, many of which appear for the first time.
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Hobbit: or, There and Back Again (Collector's Edition)
Hardcover. The Hobbit, which first appeared on the literary scene in 1937, receives elegant and appropriately fantastical treatment with Peter Sis's artwork on the jacket.
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings (50th Anniversary Edition)
"With a text fully corrected under the supervision of Christopher Tolkien to meet the author's exacting wishes, two large-format fold-out maps, a ribbon placemarker, gilded page edges, a color insert depicting Tolkien's own paintings of the Book of Mazarbul and exceptionally elegant and sturdy overall packaging housed within an attractive slipcase, this edition is the finest we've ever produced. "
Amazon Price: $53.55 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings: 50th Anniversary, One Vol. Edition
Paperback. This new edition includes the fiftieth-anniversary fully corrected text setting and, for the first time, an extensive new index.
Amazon Price: $25.08 (as of 12/23/2009)
Rare editions for serious collectors.
Just type 'Tolkien' in the Quick Search space and see what's there.
- Jonkers Rare Books
- First editions of the highlights of 19th & 20th century literature, children's fiction and fine illustrated books.
A little Tolkien for Christmas.
Letters From Father Christmas
A collection of letters that Tolkien used to write each year for his children and read it to them. Those letters were supposed to come from Father Christmas. Interesting change from the letters written TO the deer man... The book contains original illustrations and handwritten letters!!
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 12/23/2009)
About the books.
The lost lore of Middle-Earth and beyond.
Unfinished Tales: The Lost Lore of Middle-earth
Untold stories of events spanning different times and Ages.
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Histories of Middle Earth, Volumes 1-5
These five volumes deal with the three Ages of Middle-Earth.
Amazon Price: $25.71 (as of 12/23/2009)
The History of the Lord of the Rings (The History of Middle-earth)
Three volumes in one book.
Amazon Price: $35.00 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Complete History of Middle-Earth: Pt. 3
Here you have volumes 10, 11 and 12. They encompass the Silmarillion (or War of the Jewels) period.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
Books on Tolkien and his work.
J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century
Yes, Tolkien was elected Author of the Century, but of course you already knew that...
Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Road to Middle-earth: Revised and Expanded Edition
Another book by Shippey, on 'how Tolkien created a new mythology'.
Amazon Price: $10.40 (as of 12/23/2009)
A Tolkien interview.
News from the International Tolkien Library.
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The Complete Guide to Middle-earth: Tolkien's World from A to Z
For anyone who's ever wondered "who's Beren?," "where's the Great Shelf?" or "what's the Council of Gondor?," this A-Z reference describes every person, locates every place and explains everything in Tolkien's saga. (There's a paperback version too!)
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
The Maps of Tolkien's Middle-Earth
With illustrator John Howe's full color maps, two of which never before published.
Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Atlas of Middle-Earth (Revised Edition)
A real atlas, complete with thematic maps on landforms, vegetation, population, languages spoken, etc.
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 12/23/2009)
A Gateway To Sindarin: A Grammar of an Elvish Language from J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings
Start talking in elvish and impress your friends.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
Tolkien's Legendarium: Essays on The History of Middle-earth (Contributions to the Study of Science Fiction and Fantasy)
For the true addicts, the latest, most accurate and very complete book on the subject.
Amazon Price: $88.76 (as of 12/23/2009)
Art by or inspired by Tolkien.
J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator
Yes, Tolkien was an all-around artist and creator. This will allow you to see how he really envisionned the places and the people he described in his books.
Amazon Price: $16.50 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook
For those who love the art of Alan Lee, who has illustrated many books by Tolkien and has found inspiration in his work for years. His sketches are fabulous, and the watercolors are splendid. Includes lots of art from the movie adaptation.
Amazon Price: $23.10 (as of 12/23/2009)
Myth and Magic: The Art of John Howe
And for all the John Howe's fans, there's a splendid collection of 250 illustrations inspired by Tolkien's work as well!
Amazon Price: $25.55 (as of 12/23/2009)
Tolkien Diary 2009
Illustrated with Ted Nasmith's art. Ted has illustrated Tolkien books in the past, he is well known by all Tolkien fans.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
A little Trivia.
Did you know that Tolkien was a romantic? An old-fashioned, elegant, yet true romantic. He and his beloved wife share the same gravestone. When she died he had 'Luthien' engraved under her name. And of course, he requested that 'Beren' should be engraved right under his own name.I just think it's beautiful.
From the books to the silver screen.
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Widescreen Edition)
Amazon Price: $8.49 (as of 12/23/2009)
The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
Includes The Fellowship of the Rings, The Two Towers and The Return of the King.
Amazon Price: (as of 12/23/2009)
Images and music to set an elvish or a "Hobbitish" mood...
A song by Enya, 'Pilgrim', for a tribute to Samwise the Brave.
Pilgrim / LOTR
A hobbity music video. The song is called "Pilgrim" from Enya. Video artist: Freelancer http://www.geocities.com/freelancerrh/lotr.html ________________________ Pilgrim, how you journey on the road you chose To find out why the winds die and where the stories go. All days come from one day that much you must know You cannot change what's over but only where you go. One way leads to diamonds, one way leads to gold, Another leads you only to everything you're told. In your heart you wonder which of these is true; The road that leads to nowhere, the road that leads to you. Will you find the answer in all you say and do? Will you find the answer in you? Each heart is a pilgrim, each one wants to know the reason why the winds die and where the stories go. Pilgrim, in your journey you may travel far, for pilgrim it's a long way to find out who you are. Pilgrim, it's a long way to find out who you are...
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