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.
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.
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.
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."
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
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!
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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 :)
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.
"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.
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!
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!…
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!
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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).