So happy that @tolkienguide.com and i got to sit down with @teawithtolkien.com to discuss her new book “Into the heart of Middle-earth” hope y’all enjoy our chat!
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Was a real pleasure to meet up with @shawnemarchese.bsky.social last week. That coffee shop had no idea the amount of #Tolkien knowledge they had on their hands when the two of us walked in!
The #Tolkien Society has written to the Bank of England to suggest that JRR Tolkien should feature on a future banknote. www.tolkienguide.com/modules/newb...
Join me in about half an hour to take a live look through Wētā's Tales of the Shire - A Lord of the Rings Game!
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One of the better Tolkien biographies out there.
Almost five years to the day I can now present you:
THE ONE GROSS EDITION of the ROVING RANGER 😅😇
Including over 33 interesting links for you to peruse:
Hamish Williams in Jena; the Hobbit in New Jersey; the Westmarch at Waterstones; a primer with a page; Swords Drawn; a Tolkien sandwich & more!
July 4th is the original “No Kings” day. We must remember that this nation belongs to everyone, not just a select few. Woody Guthrie knew this.
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Tamsin Barlow stands with her artwork.
Westmoot attendees looking through matted artwork.
Westmoot Keynote speaker, artist Donato Giancola, poses with his artwork.
Yifan Jia shows off her artwork at Westmoot.
We are fortunate to have so many wonderful artists here at #westmoot25! Attendees, make sure to stop by the art show and the dealer room to check them out!
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Welcome to #Westmoot25 #Tolkien
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#OnThisDay in 1960, #Tolkien writes to unknown.
According to Kennys bookstore in Dublin, "The letter was a reply by Tolkien to a publisher who had sent him a copy of a children's book to proof and to provide a couple of lines for their promotional use! The letter was mentioned briefly at
Thank you to René for joining us. It was a very enjoyable chat with him on his long engagement with Tolkien, not least as a collector but as a dealer and the worlds only brick-and-mortar store dedicated to Tolkien items.
Winner of the TS Society Best Book Award. You can watch our interview with the editors. @tolkiensociety.org @tolkienguide.com @mr.underhill.tolkienguide.com @harpercollins.bsky.social #Tolkien youtu.be/G1E1LhZBeJQ
A graphic containing the Westmoot logo (the ship Vingilot rigged with the two green sails printed with images of the Two Trees sailing on the sea enclosed by a dark green circle and white text “Westmoot”) against a dark green background. There is white text on the graphic that reads, “Westmoot 2025 schedule is now live! www.westmoot.org”.
Great news! The schedule is now live on our website for #Westmoot attendees! Registered attendees, please check your email for the password to access the schedule.
There is so much to do at #Westmoot25! Enjoy perusing the schedule to plan your weekend!
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@tolkienguide.com , @trotter.tolkienguide.com , and I were just on our YouTube channel doing an unboxing in case you missed it! m.youtube.com/watch?v=9CQD... #Tolkien
We are pleased to announce the shortlists for #Tolkien Society Awards 2025. Our panellists have chosen the shortlists from long list of the nominations, and now members will choose the winner in the Best Article, Artwork, Book and Online Content awards.
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I’ll be there, hopefully to chat with the author for a bit 😁
New clamshell case came in today commissioned for my 1st edition Foyles Children’s Book Club #Hobbit published in 1942. Really pleased with it. #Tolkien
A man, Thomas P. Hillman, with a beard and glasses stands before a bookcase, which is lined with numerous books of different sizes and colors.
Author and Tolkien scholar Thomas P. Hillman is presenting a paper at #westmoot25! Join @alas-not-me.bsky.social to explore the death and afterlife of legendarium bad boy, Túrin Turambar.
Register for #westmoot at the link below!
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#OnThisDay in 1958, #Tolkien writes to Peter Alford.
Tolkien had just returned from Holland and had obtained a copy of the invitation and menu for Peter Alford. All went well except a change to the speakers. Tolkien notes that many people were turned away as so many bought tickets and he (1/2)
Tips and Tricks of the trade on selling off items in your #Tolkien collection.
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@trotter.tolkienguide.com
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I’ve got a few things to add #Tolkien
We have released a video on "Selling your Collection" #Tolkien @tolkienguide.com @mr.underhill.tolkienguide.com youtu.be/UhwrxF-Ell0?...
I’m really looking forward to the official release of this book. I got a sneak peek and it’s well worth you time and money! 🤩
#OnThisDay in 1944, #Tolkien writes to Christopher Tolkien.
Tolkien says they have received many letters from Christopher, he will feel much better when he knows that he has received theirs. Tolkien notes that he has been very busy with work but the weather has been very good, remarking (1/3)
#Tolkien 😆
Send me a DM to claim your prize @narothal.bsky.social 😃
Using a random number generator @narothal.bsky.social has won the set! Thanks for playing everyone 😁
You have to read the fine print 😃
I will draw one winner from the replies at 7:00 PM CDT (8 PM EDT) and publish the winners here, with instructions to claim.
Keep an eye on @tolkienguide.com
(US) and @trotter.tolkienguide.com (UK) today as they will also have eBooks to give away! 3/3
