Fingolfin's Findings: XXI. Oxford - a British Council film (1941) An excellent film of Oxford contemporary to Tolkien's time as professor there. An excellent film of Oxford contemporary to Tolkien's time as professor there.
Boromir's Bloggish Bebotherments: Part 3. "I was there, Gandalf,… The pains of keeping your blog update, alive & working - an ongoing series sharing my experiences as a blogger of 20+ years and with thetolkienist.com. The pains of keeping your blog update, alive & working - an ongoing series sharing my experiences as a blogger of 20+ years and with thetolkienist.com.
Meet tollkühn Tolkienists with Steady and Patreon: Radio Rivendell Another small project I would love to share: sharing the love for people who do wonderful things for Tolkien fans on Steady and Patreon. This time - Radio Rivendell. Another small project I would love to share: sharing the love for people who do wonderful things for Tolkien fans on Steady and Patreon. This time - Radio Rivendell.
"Practically anything in English literature, from Beowulf down,… The meeting of L. Sprague De Camp with J.R.R. Tolkien in February 1967 and a few critical words on the marketing for 'Tolkien's Modern Reading'. The meeting of L. Sprague De Camp with J.R.R. Tolkien in February 1967 and a few critical words on the marketing for 'Tolkien's Modern Reading'.
Welcome to #Tolktober A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of October 2020. A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of October 2020.
Welcome to July A warm welcome to my - then - patrons in July 2021. A warm welcome to my - then - patrons in July 2021.
Fingolfin's Findings: XX. An example of Tolkien-related auctions If you ever felt like finding out the most expensive rare editions of Tolkien's books this is a good place to look. If you ever felt like finding out the most expensive rare editions of Tolkien's books this is a good place to look.
Fingolfin's Findings: XIX. Historic England - Archive search Searching for Exeter College with the Historic England database will show you the only photo of the Swiss Cottage. Searching for Exeter College with the Historic England database will show you the only photo of the Swiss Cottage.
Fingolfin's Findings: XVIII. George Allen & Unwin Ltd. Archive A link to the George Allen & Unwin archive at the University of Reading. A link to the George Allen & Unwin archive at the University of Reading.
"Plans to refurbish Oxford library used by Tolkien revealed" Exeter College Library is being modernised. Exeter College Library is being modernised.
Fingolfin's Findings: XVII. Open Source Academic Research - a list A great blog post by Brenton Dickieson of "A Pilgrim in Narnia". A great blog post by Brenton Dickieson of "A Pilgrim in Narnia".
On the trail of the Tolkienist* A detailed report of her trip to Oxford, written by my former wife Sauron. A detailed report of her trip to Oxford, written by my former wife Sauron.
Cold as ice: Meet Manwe, your new dehumidifier I am not quite sure why anyone would call a dehumidifier "Manwe" but here we are. I am not quite sure why anyone would call a dehumidifier "Manwe" but here we are.
Steady Exclusive: Merlin Unwin on 'A Remembrancer' Rayner Unwin's son Merlin exclusively shared kind words with my - then - patrons. Rayner Unwin's son Merlin exclusively shared kind words with my - then - patrons.
Further Reading: George Allen & Unwin. A Remembrancer by Rayner Unwin Freely available material on "A Remembrancer". Freely available material on "A Remembrancer".
Review: George Allen & Unwin. A Remembrancer by Rayner Unwin This book is about the history of the publishing house that made Tolkien's books a reality; an insightful tale of UK publishing in the 20th century. This book is about the history of the publishing house that made Tolkien's books a reality; an insightful tale of UK publishing in the 20th century.
An introduction: George Allen & Unwin. A Remembrancer by Rayner Unwin I needed to explain the reasoning beyond the re-issuing of this particular book and why everyone seriously interested in Tolkien should get it. I needed to explain the reasoning beyond the re-issuing of this particular book and why everyone seriously interested in Tolkien should get it.
The Review Sessions: Starting off with 'A Remembrancer' I have long been wanting to finally start doing reviews, not only of books, but about all things Tolkienian that I hope might be of interest to you. I have long been wanting to finally start doing reviews, not only of books, but about all things Tolkienian that I hope might be of interest to you.
Welcome to Jena-Lobeda and "The Lord of the Rings" 💍 A tour of the nice things in the quarter have moved to - Jena-Lobeda. A tour of the nice things in the quarter have moved to - Jena-Lobeda.
🥰 My first Patreon anniversary 🥰 A thank you post to my - then - patrons after one year with Patreon. A thank you post to my - then - patrons after one year with Patreon.
Welcome to May A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of May, 2021. A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of May, 2021.
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Company names inspired by Tolkien This is an (incomplete) list of companies inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium. Some are fun, some odd, and a few downright evil. This is an (incomplete) list of companies inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium. Some are fun, some odd, and a few downright evil.
Fingolfin's Findings: XVI. Pauline Baynes Pauline Baynes to me is one of the most amazing illustrators on all things Tolkien and Narnia. Pauline Baynes to me is one of the most amazing illustrators on all things Tolkien and Narnia.
Operation Gandalf: Uber-greed in European football leagues When billionaires try to get even more billions with bs, could they please not abuse our favourite wizard? Thank you. When billionaires try to get even more billions with bs, could they please not abuse our favourite wizard? Thank you.
The Library 100: OCLC scours libraries for 'best' novels A short report on the 2019 Library 100 by OCLC. A short report on the 2019 Library 100 by OCLC.
Fingolfin's Findings: XV. How to find your next library copy of… For many people their local library is the main - or even only - library they get to use easily. Its catalogue usually offers you a lot of options beyond the items… For many people their local library is the main - or even only - library they get to use easily. Its catalogue usually offers you a lot of options beyond the items…
The Art of Simon O'Rourke: A Tree, an Ent, and Roger Lancelyn Green Trees quite obviously play an important role in Tolkien's imagination. To Simon O'Rourke they are at the heart of his creative endeavours. Trees quite obviously play an important role in Tolkien's imagination. To Simon O'Rourke they are at the heart of his creative endeavours.
Welcome to April - would spring begin, please? A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of April, 2021. A warm welcome to my - then - patrons for the month of April, 2021.
10% discount on orders with Tolkienshop.com A special offer made available to my - then - patrons when ordering with the Tolkienshop. A special offer made available to my - then - patrons when ordering with the Tolkienshop.
Mittilagart Messenger - Tolkien Reading Day 2021 Special Edition Hi everyone, a few things on the upcoming event, the upcoming series - and welcoming a new patron! 🥰 Hi everyone, a few things on the upcoming event, the upcoming series - and welcoming a new patron! 🥰