The One hundred and twelfth Roving Ranger

Have a look at all Roving Rangers published so far. (Si apre in una nuova finestra)

Life and Works

David Bratman has Some statistical thoughts about The Collected Poems of J.R.R. Tolkien (Si apre in una nuova finestra). [Tolkien Society]

Events & Shows

Oct 24 sees Stuart Lee’s 'JRR Tolkien and GB Smith: Two Forgotten War Poets?' in Oxford [Eventbrite (Si apre in una nuova finestra); free]

Oct 26 has the Utah Tolkien Society do a trail walk and poetry reading (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Instagram; online form to register (Si apre in una nuova finestra)]

Nov 12th sees Ancient & Medieval Studies Colloquium presents, Wayne G. Hammond & Christina Scull “Editing Tolkien” (Si apre in una nuova finestra). [MIT; possibly limited access]

Lewis and Tolkien will be on with the Taproot Theatre’s Isaac Studio (Si apre in una nuova finestra) starting in January 2025 (Seattle, WA) [h/t John D. Rateliff (Si apre in una nuova finestra); world premiere was Oct ‘23 (Si apre in una nuova finestra).]

For all events (Si apre in una nuova finestra) check out the International Tolkien Fellowship (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [FB] and the Tolkien Guide Calendar (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

Scholarship & Fandom

Tolkien's Collected Poems - Livestream chat with Christina Scull and Wayne Hammond (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Youtube]

Vol. 19, issue 3, of the Journal of Tolkien Research has much to offer (Si apre in una nuova finestra) - in honor to Richard C. West.

Thoughts on Tolkien has An Evening Reflection (Si apre in una nuova finestra) as well as a review of Pity, Power, and Tolkien’s Ring (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

John D. Rateliff (Si apre in una nuova finestra) has A Tolkien Scholar, a Tolkien Game Designer, and Me: A talk with John Rateliff and Gareth Hanrahan (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Youtube]

Tom Hillman has Prophecy, Hope, Despair, and Sorrow in "The Tale of Aragorn and Arwen" (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

Amazing artist Norloth has illustrated a new Chinese edition of The Hobbit (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Tolkien Collectors’ Guide]

Wonder of Tolkien has done an interview with Verlyn Flieger (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Youtube]

Hall of Beorn has Homebrew: The Rohirrim on the Pelennor (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [on the FFG game]

David Bratman provides statistical evidence (Si apre in una nuova finestra) on whether felines prefer Tolkien books or films.

Merchandise & Franchise

Howard Shore on ‘Generous’ David Cronenberg, Approaching ‘LOTR’ as One Story and Composing in His Dreams: ‘There Is Some Napping Involved’ (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Variety]

Lord of the Rings star Hugo Weaving says he's "had enough" of Middle-earth and has "absolutely no desires" to reprise the role of Elrond as new movies are announced (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Games Radar]

Amazon Studios Boss Jennifer Salke Teases ‘The Idea of You’ Sequel, Reflects on Strategy and That $60 Million Deal With Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Variety]

RoP : S2 Ep 8: Shadow and Flame (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Foreshadowed and Foresung] | ‘The Rings of Power’ on Verge of Season 3 Renewal by Amazon (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Hollywood Reporter] | Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3: What We Know So Far (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Elle] | On ‘Celebrimbor paraded as a banner (Si apre in una nuova finestra)’ - Charlie Vickers gives his view. [TotalFilm (Si apre in una nuova finestra); Twitter] ‘The Rings Of Power’ Season 2, Episode 8 Review: A Truly Dreadful Season Finale (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Forbes] | All 13 Characters Who Died in 'Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Season 2 (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Cosmopolitan]

Inter alia & Back in the Day

Anna Smol has My recent talk: Dreaming the Middle Ages: The Case of Grendel’s Mother. (Si apre in una nuova finestra)

The Internet Archive, one of the most important archives for humanity, has been attacked and is down for the time being (Si apre in una nuova finestra). [Verge]
This is the latest update (Si apre in una nuova finestra) from the Archive itself.
When the site is up again, please consider supporting it in any way you can (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

George R.R. Martin has a few things to say about “Westeros in Belfast (Si apre in una nuova finestra)” and a new spin-off (Si apre in una nuova finestra).

The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [The Conversation]

A lovely reading list: Pursuing the Ghost of Literary Fantasy (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [File770]

Another reading suggestion? Wertzone Classics: Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett (Si apre in una nuova finestra)

If Sword & Sorcery (and academic research) are your thing: Against Academic Elitism: On Brian Murphy's History of S&S (Si apre in una nuova finestra) [Stratofanatic]

The cover of the new Discworld tabletop RPG brings back a flood of memories (Si apre in una nuova finestra)[Polygon]

An instant classic from xkcd.

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