The Ninety-fourth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #94 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #94 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.
The Ninety-third Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #93 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #93 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.
The Ninety-second Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #92 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist. The Roving Ranger's #92 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist.
RR+: Preview of the new edition of LETTERS One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for! One of the most exciting books to be published is the new and enlarged edition of Carpenter's LETTERS. Here is a preview - note the numbering system they went for!
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
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
The Eighty-ninth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #89 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #89 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
The Eighty-eighth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #88 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #88 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
RR+: A new and revised edition of 'Letters' A new edition of 'Letters' is coming A new edition of 'Letters' is coming
The Eighty-seventh Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #87 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #87 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
RR+: Two Tolkien Lectures, perfectly linked! In the last two week we have seen two major Tolkien Lectures happening, at the universities of Oxford and Birmingham. Have a look! In the last two week we have seen two major Tolkien Lectures happening, at the universities of Oxford and Birmingham. Have a look!
The Eighty-sixth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #86 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #86 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
The Eighty-fifth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #85 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #85 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
The Eighty-fourth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #84 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #84 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
RR+: The Bod is archiving tweets - including me 🤩 The Bodleian Library Web Archive has started archiving select parts of Twitter - including some Tolkienist accounts - and here's the reason why. The Bodleian Library Web Archive has started archiving select parts of Twitter - including some Tolkienist accounts - and here's the reason why.
RR+: Tolkien Society Awards - vote now open! The Tolkien Society Awards 2023 can now be voted upon - until March 31st (only for TS members). The Tolkien Society Awards 2023 can now be voted upon - until March 31st (only for TS members).
RR+: 70 years after - Tolkien's lecture on Sir Gawain in Glasgow The Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic of the University of Glasgow is going to celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's reading of the W.P. Ker lecture in 1953 about Sir Gawain. The Centre for Fantasy and the Fantastic of the University of Glasgow is going to celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien's reading of the W.P. Ker lecture in 1953 about Sir Gawain.
RR+: Tolkien and Smith Conference, Corpus Christi College, Oxford To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Tolkien’s death (1892-1973), a conference dedicated to his meaningful friendship with G.B. Smith - talks and notes. To celebrate the 50th year anniversary of Tolkien’s death (1892-1973), a conference dedicated to his meaningful friendship with G.B. Smith - talks and notes.
The Eighty-third Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #83 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #83 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
RR+: 'Lord of the Rings' musical tickets now available To the surprise of quite a few fans The Lord of the Rings musical is making a return to the stage, this time at the Watermill Theatre close to Newbury in the UK. To the surprise of quite a few fans The Lord of the Rings musical is making a return to the stage, this time at the Watermill Theatre close to Newbury in the UK.
RR+: New Illustrated Edition of 'The Hobbit' Announced HarperCollins has announced a new illustrated edition of the J.R.R. Tolkien classic The Hobbit. The book will include 50 paintings, maps, and drawings made by Tolkien. HarperCollins has announced a new illustrated edition of the J.R.R. Tolkien classic The Hobbit. The book will include 50 paintings, maps, and drawings made by Tolkien.
RR+: "Tolkien letters shine new light on writer’s life and work" Two handwritten letters penned by JRR Tolkien have been discovered for the first time, almost 50 years after the death of the Lord of the Rings author. Two handwritten letters penned by JRR Tolkien have been discovered for the first time, almost 50 years after the death of the Lord of the Rings author.
Roving Ranger Special Edition - a warm welcome A welcome and a thank you for 400+ subscribers to the Roving Ranger and a few thoughts on what this newsletter can do for you 😃 A welcome and a thank you for 400+ subscribers to the Roving Ranger and a few thoughts on what this newsletter can do for you 😃
The Eighty-second Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #82 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #82 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
The Eighty-first Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #81 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #81 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
The Eightieth Roving Ranger The Roving Ranger's #80 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist The Roving Ranger's #80 brings you all the interesting things Tolkienian of the last two weeks, curated by the Tolkienist
RR+: Nominations open for The Tolkien Society Awards 2023 Awards in five categories will be given out in 2023 by the Tolkien Society, recognising excellence in scholarship and fandom. The Roving Ranger was nominated in 2022. Awards in five categories will be given out in 2023 by the Tolkien Society, recognising excellence in scholarship and fandom. The Roving Ranger was nominated in 2022.
The Seventy-Ninth Roving Ranger After a six month hiatus the 'Roving Ranger' returns with issue #79 in a new format: bi-weekly, different emphasis, and a new provider with Steady. After a six month hiatus the 'Roving Ranger' returns with issue #79 in a new format: bi-weekly, different emphasis, and a new provider with Steady.
RR+: The Royal Mint's 2023 Annual Sets - and a JRR Tolkien £2 coin The United Kingdom does not only have a new king who needs new coins, 2023 has the 50th Anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's passing on Sept 2, 1973. Let's do coins! The United Kingdom does not only have a new king who needs new coins, 2023 has the 50th Anniversary of J.R.R. Tolkien's passing on Sept 2, 1973. Let's do coins!
The Return of the Roving Ranger What is changing from January 3rd, 2023 - J.R.R. Tolkien's 131st Birthday - going forward What is changing from January 3rd, 2023 - J.R.R. Tolkien's 131st Birthday - going forward