I first stepped into Tolkien’s world through a boxed set of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings sometime in the mid-70s. Taking on the larger-in-scope-and-theme Lord of the Rings was daunting, but I made it through and was captivated by the characters and the story. Today I’m marking the 47th anniversary of a film that left a mark onContinueContinue reading “Observing an Anniversary: Ralph Bakshi’s The Lord of the Rings (1978)”
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November 11: ‘The Two Towers’ Turns 71
Some journeys are long, some perilous, some quiet. And some teach us what it means to endure. The Two Towers (1954) The story continues the epic saga of courage, friendship, and endurance in Middle-earth. On November 11, 1954, the second volume of J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, The Two Towers, was published. TheContinueContinue reading “November 11: ‘The Two Towers’ Turns 71”
November 9: Reflections on Orphans, Widows, and Tolkien
My editorial calendar is getting busy. November 9 reminds me that care and legacy come in many forms. They show up in quiet acts of compassion. They show up in stories passed down and letters and tales that shape hearts across generations. There is a quiet weight to loss that does not always get noticed.ContinueContinue reading “November 9: Reflections on Orphans, Widows, and Tolkien”
Fingolfin challenges Morgoth at the Gates of Angband, by Pete Amachree
Re-sharing this stunning depiction by artist Pete Amachree, paired with the passage it brings to life — a glimpse of the high, mythic tone that runs through Tolkien’s writings beyond The Lord of the Rings. Digital artwork inspired by Fingolfin’s final ride and his courage meeting shadow at the very gates of darkness. This sceneContinueContinue reading “Fingolfin challenges Morgoth at the Gates of Angband, by Pete Amachree”
October 20: Tolkien’s Story, His Myth, His Life
A Quietly Magical Date Some anniversaries sneak up on you. October 20 is one of those.On this day, in four different years, four very different books came into the world: 1949 — Farmer Giles of Ham, a playful tale of an unlikely hero 1955 — The Return of the King, the grand finale of The Lord of theContinueContinue reading “October 20: Tolkien’s Story, His Myth, His Life”
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