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“…but our back is to legends and we are coming home. I suppose this is the first taste of it.”
“There is a long road yet”, said Gandalf.
“But it is the last road”, said Bilbo.”
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Noel – J.R.R. Tolkien’s “Lost” Christmas Poem
In 2016, a Christmas poem by Tolkien written in 1936 was discovered at a school in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK. Read and listen to it for the first time!
Andy Serkis Reads The Hobbit
This year Andy Serkis narrated the unabridged version of The Hobbit–and it might just be the best audio version yet
Peter Jackson Discusses Lord of the Rings in 4k
Peter Jackson sat down for a small featurette to discuss taking The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit into 4k.
New Centenary Edition of “Letters from Father Christmas”
For 24 years, Tolkien wrote one or more letters from Father Christmas to his children. This year, on the 100th anniversary of his first letter, the centenary edition has been released!
20 Actors Added to Lord of the Rings TV Show Cast
Amazon Studios has announced the casting of 20 new actors to the Lord of the Rings TV show cast!
Lord of the Rings Stars on Quest to Buy Home of J.R.R. Tolkien
Lord of the Rings alumni are banding together on a quest to by the home of J.R.R. Tolkien.
Our Favorite Things
Here are some of our favorite things that make great gifts for any Tolkien fan!
