J.R.R. Tolkien
When Buying Used, Rare Tolkien Books Online
Concerning rare books. . . . […]
Lord of the Rings
J.R.R. Tolkien
Book Review: Anglo-Saxon Community in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings
A great addition to your Tolkien scholarship library! […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
“Elrond’s Bannocks”: Food Inspired by Middle-Earth
“Elrond’s Bannocks”: Food Inspired by Middle-Earth by Astrid Tuttle Winegar Our culinary story continues in The Hobbit. Tolkien’s version of elves feature prominently in both The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. They are […]
Exclusive Interviews
Interview with Cartoonist Ben Caldwell at NC ComiCon 2014
Author and cartoonist Ben Caldwell took the time to answer some questions for an interview with the Legendarium news team. Ben’s contributions to the worlds of fantasy and science fiction include his instructional art books […]
Fantasy Books
Why Fantasy Matters
“Artists use lies to tell the truth.” These words were spoken by Evey Hammond to the masked terrorist/freedom fighter V in V for Vendetta, echoing Pablo Picasso’s words, “Art is a lie that makes us […]
J.R.R. Tolkien
LISTEN NOW: The Hobbit Finale’s End Credits: Billy Boyd’s ‘The Last Goodbye’
Earlier this week, a short version of Billy Boyd’s “The Last Goodbye” was released as a part of an official sneak preview of The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies soundtrack. Now, Billboard has premiered the the full […]
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 […]
Exclusives
Halloween Cooking with Tolkien: Zeldóshâkh’s Gnarly Bones
Zeldóshâkh’s Gnarly Bones by Astrid Tuttle Winegar I was asked me to submit something special for Halloween, “perhaps something Sauron-themed and scary?” But I told him that there are… So, I figured I could send […]
Table Top Gaming
Knight Models Heroes and Villains in Miniature
Knight Models are a manufacturer producing gaming/painting models based on some of the most popular film and comic book franchises; Star Wars, The Lord Of The Rings, DC and Marvel Comics are all represented. Starting […]
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? […]