Editorials
Heroic Tales and Hobbits
In the first essay of Anatomy of Criticism, Northrop Frye presents five levels of representation found in literature: The Hero is a divine being. His tale is what we call a myth. The Hero is […]
J. R. R. Tolkien
The Hobbit
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug Extended Edition Review
Today marks the next step in the adventures of the Company of Thorin Oakenshield with the release of The Desolation of Smaug (Extended Edition) on Blu-Ray, 3D Blu-Ray and DVD. Once again Peter Jackson […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
Tolkien Cooking: Carrock Granola
Carrock Granola by Astrid Tuttle Winegar Beorn lives near a great rock that he calls the Carrock. Why does he call it that? Because that is his name for it. Perhaps he brings with him […]
General
Suits You Halloween Series: Elves, Elves, Elves!
It is a given that nowadays, no self-respecting party involving dressing-up (especially without a strict theme) would certainly boast an Elf or two among those present. What do we like about Tolkien’s Elves so much? […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Road to the End ( A Lord of the Rings fan film)
More Lord of the Rings fan film goodness […]
Exclusive Interviews
Lord of the Rings: A Conversation with Bruce Hopkins
Bruce Hopkins is first a family man, with a host of talent for the theatrical. He’s starred in many films, the most notable being Lord of the Rings directed by Peter Jackson. I met Bruce […]
The Hobbit
More Banners and Posters for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
As the release of the final installment of The Hobbit comes closer, so does the increased promotional machine of Warner Bros. Over the last weeks, there have been numerous images, posters and banners released to […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
“Legolas Hits the Target”:NEW The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies Poster is Released
Another poster for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has been released. The official Hobbit Facebook page ran another vote on what poster was to be released and the results were close! In […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
The Science of the “Old Book” Smell
Bibliophiles everywhere know exactly what Old Book smell is. They also know what new book smell is. They know the particular aroma of the disorganized stacks of a small book shop, the promise in the […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
Galadriel WINS! Next Poster to be Released for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies
Another poster for The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies has been released. The official Hobbit Twitter account asked for your vote, and #Galadriel WON! Here we see the ever beautiful, Cate Blanchett as […]