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Obscure JRR Tolkien book Published This Summer

Published on: 17th February, 2009

The Associated Press are reporting that a previously unpublished work by JRR Tolkien will be released this Summer.
“The Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun,” a thorough reworking in verse of old Norse epics that predates Tolkien’s writing of “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy, will be published in May by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
According [...]

JRR Tolkien Birthday Toast

Published on: 30th December, 2008

The 3rd of January is the birthday of JRR Tolkien and if you aren’t too hung over from the New Year parties you are invited by the Tolkien society to join in a toast to the late author of much loved stories from Middle Earth, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
It will [...]

Tolkien Relics Found At Previous Residence

Published on: 9th July, 2008

Way back in September I reported the coastal home of Tolkien had been purchased by a local property developer who planned to demolish it and build 2 four bedroom homes on the land.
Well despite a few complaints, permission was granted so the developer (a Mr. Malton) was removing the fireplace (which he planned to sell) [...]

Is Del Toro The Man For Middle Earth

Published on: 10th May, 2008

Now that the dust has settled on the announcement of Del Toro directing and people have had time to reflect, most seem happy with the choice although there have been a few points raised worth mentioning from Andrew O’Hehir at Salon.
He goes on about how Del Toro told him in a previous interview that he [...]

First Edition The Hobbit Sells For 122,000 dollars

Published on: 18th March, 2008

 
Signed by JRR Tolkien and given to family friend Elaine Griffiths, the book was estimated to be worth $40 000
At auction today at Bonham’s of London, England, the first edition copy of The Hobbit went for 3 times its estimate.
There were 1500 first editions printed which all sold quickly. Over 100 million further editions have [...]

Disclaimer

Published on: 13th January, 2008

WEBSITE DISCLAIMER FOR http://the-hobbit-movie.com
As a lifelong fan of all things Middle Earth, I started this blog as a platform to express my own opinions regarding a possible movie adaptation of the Hobbit movie and to keep other new and old Tolkien fans updated with any news regarding the possible movie.
It is not a part of [...]

Tim Tolkien Speaks Out

Published on: 16th October, 2007

The nephew of JRR Tolkien has spoken of his wish to see Peter Jackson at the helm of The Hobbit movie.
“It would be complete madness for Peter Jackson not to be involved” Tim Tolkien told The Independent.
The British newspaper also reported that Robert Shaye (NewLine bos and Lord Of The Rings producer) is said to [...]

JRR Tolkien

Published on: 24th July, 2007

I’ve just added a page about the author of The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien.
JRR Tolkien