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The real Girabbit is here! 😄 And you are the first to know!

I lost a bet. I had to wear a costume. It was about Mr. Bliss' Bouncy Castle as seen with the German Tolkien Days'. Here's a preview. I lost a bet. I had to wear a costume. It was about Mr. Bliss' Bouncy Castle as seen with the German Tolkien Days'. Here's a preview.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Oh, Vienna! The Travelling Tolkienist is travelling!

I will be visiting the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table at Vienna and this is the announcement to it. I will be visiting the Austrian Tolkien Society's regulars' table at Vienna and this is the announcement to it.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Public posts with the Tolkienist on Steady

Most of the work I am publishing with Steady will be for my members but there is a number of posts that I offer as a public post - here is the list of them. Most of the work I am publishing with Steady will be for my members but there is a number of posts that I offer as a public post - here is the list of them.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXXI: Stephen R. Donaldson on Tolkien

An interesting quote with a little more background on it: "Tolkien restored our right to dream epic dreams." An interesting quote with a little more background on it: "Tolkien restored our right to dream epic dreams."

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Welcome to April

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of April 2022 A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of April 2022

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Unpacking a mystery box! 😨

A box I have been dragging with me through several moves, never opened again - until now! A box I have been dragging with me through several moves, never opened again - until now!

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Fingolfin's Findings XXX: Where was my burger when the Westfold fell?

Yes, you can find great food in Spain. Even out in the shticks. But did you know that there is a Gondor Hamburgeria & Pizzeria? Yes, you can find great food in Spain. Even out in the shticks. But did you know that there is a Gondor Hamburgeria & Pizzeria?

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Tolkien Society Awards - I have been nominated!

An absolute boost and a piece of amazing news for me in April 2022 to receive the nomination in 'Best Online Content' with the TS Awards. An absolute boost and a piece of amazing news for me in April 2022 to receive the nomination in 'Best Online Content' with the TS Awards.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Reading Terry Pratchett as a Tolkienist

Now, this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time: Reading all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - again - but this time as the Tolkienist. Now, this is something I have been wanting to do for a long time: Reading all of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels - again - but this time as the Tolkienist.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023 1 reaction

Fingolfin's Findings XXIX: The Gaffer's Office

A little gem, hidden at Blackwell's on Broad Street in Oxford, has a rather strong Tolkien connection. A little gem, hidden at Blackwell's on Broad Street in Oxford, has a rather strong Tolkien connection.

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Welcome to March

A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of March, 2022 A warm welcome to my then patrons for the month of March, 2022

September 19, 2023 September 19, 2023

Priscilla Tolkien has passed away

A note informing my then patrons that the wonderful Priscilla Tolkien had passed away. A note informing my then patrons that the wonderful Priscilla Tolkien had passed away.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

The Tolkien Estate: A new website

I notified my then patrons about the revamping of the Tolkien Estate's website, including research by the best scholars as well as audio and video snippets. I notified my then patrons about the revamping of the Tolkien Estate's website, including research by the best scholars as well as audio and video snippets.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Preview: The One Ring, Second Edition, RPG

A quick look at my Kickstarter set of 'The One Ring' I had picked up at the time. A quick look at my Kickstarter set of 'The One Ring' I had picked up at the time.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Fin's Findings XXVIII: 'An adaptation, an adaptation for a horse

A link to a particular part of the Marquette University archives and collections with huge entertainment value. A link to a particular part of the Marquette University archives and collections with huge entertainment value.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Quick Question: My opinion on 'LotR: Rings of Power'?

A poll among my then patrons to find out whether they would appreciate my views on the series. A poll among my then patrons to find out whether they would appreciate my views on the series.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Preview: Angus McBride. Warriors & Warlords

As an addendum to the list of artists inspired by Tolkien I will try to buy copies of the books mentioned and review them here. As an addendum to the list of artists inspired by Tolkien I will try to buy copies of the books mentioned and review them here.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Welcome to February

A warm welcome to the month of February, 2022, to my then patrons (now with updated 'so far' list). A warm welcome to the month of February, 2022, to my then patrons (now with updated 'so far' list).

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

List of books published on or by artists inspired by Tolkien

A telling title that really tells you all :) A telling title that really tells you all :)

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

Looking back at the good things that happened in 2021

2021 was a difficult year for many and to me as well but I am also trying to look at the good stuff that happened, too. 2021 was a difficult year for many and to me as well but I am also trying to look at the good stuff that happened, too.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

"Der Berggeist" is the origin of 'Gandalf', not |[andalf]

To this day Humphrey Carpenter's 'Biography' (1977) remains the best such book on Tolkien's life and works. However, with some details research has provided new insights. To this day Humphrey Carpenter's 'Biography' (1977) remains the best such book on Tolkien's life and works. However, with some details research has provided new insights.

September 18, 2023 September 18, 2023

A very quick hi from Oxford and my birthday

A quick visit to a very special Merton College exhibit, the Master Garden at Christ Church, Lamb & Flag, Oxford Artisan Distillery and much more - coming soon! A quick visit to a very special Merton College exhibit, the Master Garden at Christ Church, Lamb & Flag, Oxford Artisan Distillery and much more - coming soon!

September 3, 2023 September 3, 2023

RR+: Now available: Information on the Black Pine Whisky from Oxford

I just wanted to let you know about the limited edition whisky with a piece from Tolkien's tree coming soon!… I just wanted to let you know about the limited edition whisky with a piece from Tolkien's tree coming soon!…

August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023 1 reaction

Steady Exclusive: Black Pine Whisky - now available

A strongly limited run of an amazing whisky is being sold soon with the Oxford Artisan Distillery - featuring Tolkien's favourite tree! A strongly limited run of an amazing whisky is being sold soon with the Oxford Artisan Distillery - featuring Tolkien's favourite tree!

August 31, 2023 August 31, 2023

RR+: The Dwarves are returning to Moria - the latest news

It is GamesCom in Germany so you can expect a lot of news on all things gaming - including the next Tolkien-related title. It is GamesCom in Germany so you can expect a lot of news on all things gaming - including the next Tolkien-related title.

August 23, 2023 August 23, 2023

The Ninety-first Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #91 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #91 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist

July 28, 2023 July 28, 2023

RR+: Welsh language promotion strategy uses Tolkien's words

Neath Port Talbot Council notified the public of a new language promotion campaign while using a Tolkien quote. Neath Port Talbot Council notified the public of a new language promotion campaign while using a Tolkien quote.

July 26, 2023 July 26, 2023

The Ninetieth Roving Ranger

The Roving Ranger's #90 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #90 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist

July 14, 2023 July 14, 2023

Welcome to July

A warm welcome to the month of July 2023 for my Steady members. A warm welcome to the month of July 2023 for my Steady members.

July 1, 2023 July 1, 2023

Welcome to January

A warm welcome to the month of January, 2022, to my then patrons (now with updated 'so far' list). A warm welcome to the month of January, 2022, to my then patrons (now with updated 'so far' list).

June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023