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Nazis demanded to know if ‘The Hobbit’ author J.R.R. Tolkien was Jewish. His response was legendary.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/tolkien-response-to-nazis-asking-if-he-was-jewish-ex1/

Died this day: 09/02/1973 (b. 01/03/1892) John Ronald Reuel Tolkien was an English writer and academic philologist. He was the author of the high fantasy works The Hobbit (1937) and The Lord of the Rings (1954–1955).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien

#Literature #SciFi #ScienceFiction #books #bookstodon #coverart #bookart #bookcovers
#JRRTolkien @books @scifi @Scifiart @sciencefiction

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Why Didn’t Sauron Create An Army Of Morgûl-Blade Slaves?

ANSWER: I have been asked about this a few times over the years, although not very often. It’s one of those questions that kind of pops into your mind when you’re reading the story for the nth time. Or maybe you’re reading a blog like this one and someone mentions an item or something and suddenly your mind starts wandering.

I received […]

I got some cool news this morning: my presentation at the inaugural Westmoot in 2025 — titled "Reflections on Middle-earth from a Middle American" — finally has been published in the latest issue of "Amon Hen." Can't wait for my print copy to arrive in the mail.

If you're interested, you can watch the presentation online!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbQohw4tjQ4

#tolkien #jrrtolkien #tolkiensociety #amonhen

Sharing for my fellow #Tolkien folks!

“To many in the Tolkien fandom, #audiobooks are a vital way to explore #JRRTolkien’s and Christopher Tolkien's work. To date… Christopher Tolkien's ‘The History of Middle-earth’ as a complete set with consistent and separate narration for Christopher and J.R.R's voices remains undone.

“Let's show HarperCollins that we have the interest and support to make these audiobooks happen. Share with your friends and communities!” #petition #MiddleEarth #fantasy

https://c.org/NLH9KLzdwJ

Q: Why Were J.R.R. Tolkien’s Works So Revolutionary?

ANSWER: I think people sometimes give J.R.R. Tolkien credit for inventing things he didn’t invent. Tolkien did not invent Elves, Dwarves, dragons, magic swords, enchanted rings, heroic quests, ancient kingdoms, or supernatural enemies. Other writers had created imaginary worlds before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings were published, and […]

Movie TV Tech Geeks #BooksandComics #Books #Fantasy #JRRTolkien 10 Fantasy Books That Are a Masterclass in Worldbuilding http://dlvr.it/TV8ngP

Q: Why Did The One Ring Allow Frodo To Hand It To Bombadil?

ANSWER: I had half-written this article and then had to stop working on it. I left the browser window open but when I came back to it the article vanished. So it’s possible I haven’t reconstructed all my previous ideas and I may miss something in what follows (as I wrote it hastily). I received the following questions in December […]

"Melkor's Choir"
gouache on cotton paper
12x18in

commissioned in 2019
https://www.theartofjkwoodward.com/commissions

#lordoftherings #silmarilion #jrrtolkien #art #fantasyart #comicart #comicartist

Q: What Was Sauron’s True Name?

ANSWER: Sauron’s “true” name must be one of the most popular topics among Tolkien fans who dive deep into the minutiae of the books. When Aragorn, Legolas, and Gimli were discussing the Orcs whom Boromir had killed, they pondered what the “S” rune on their helms might represent. Aragorn dismissed the idea that it could represent “Sauron” because “he does not […]

Q: What Did Tolkien Mean When He Used ‘Swart’ And ‘Swarthy’ To Describe Elves And Men?

ANSWER: I have deferred answering this question because of my recent post about Andy Serkis. I received this question in September 2025 and as I process my queue of visitor-submitted questions it was coming up when Andy made waves in the news. I hope enough time has passed that people won’t mind my […]

J.R.R. Tolkien on Fairy Tales, Language, the Psychology of Fantasy, and Why There’s No Such Thing as Writing “For Children”

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.themarginalian.org/2026/08/11/j-r-r-tolkien-on-fairy-stories/

Q: Why Didn’t The Elves Destroy The Three Rings?

ANSWER: People have asked many questions about the Rings of Power. I received the following question about the Elven rings in July 2025:

… why did the Elves keep the Three Rings all those years, instead of destroying them? They had access to Mount Doom for at least the first millennia of the 3rd Age. The Keepers wanted to keep the power […]

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Q: When Does A Tolkien Question Stop Being About Tolkien?

ANSWER: Through the years I receive occasional thoughtful opinions or responses to recent posts on this blog, where long-time readers feel I may have strayed beyond their expectations or – in some cases – comfort zones. Those two areas are not the same (in my eyes). There may be other, unseen boundaries I occasionally cross. Years ago, […]

Rezension: The Mythmakers
John Hendrix veröffentlichte 2024 die Graphic Novel The Mythmakers. The remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien im Verlag Abrams Fanfare. Sie gibt einen Einblick in das Leben und die besondere Freundschaft der beiden Schriftsteller.
https://www.tolkiengesellschaft.de/55820/rezension-the-mythmakers/
#Sekundrwerke #Rezensionen #CSLewis #GraphicNovel #JRRTolkien #JohnHendrix #Mythmakers

Q: Why Were Arnor And Gondor Separate After Isildur Died?

ANSWER: I received the following question from a reader in November 2025:

Why were Armor and Gondor sundered after Isildur’s death, if long-range communications with the Palàntiri was a thing?

Technically, the realm of Elendil persisted until Third Age year 861, when Amlaith and his two (unnamed) brothers divided Arnor into three […]

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022-): Season 3 – Official Trailer

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Q: Did The Mouth Of Sauron Survive The War Of The Ring?

ANSWER: I received this question in October 2025:

Do you think the Mouth of Sauron could have survived Sauron’s defeat?

Therefore, could he still be alive during the fourth age and still roaming Middle earth and represent a menace?

I can see different ways he might have survived. So far as I know, unless there is some letter out there […]

Q: Were The Shire Hobbits White-skinned?

ANSWER: This question was inspired by Andy Serkis’ recent response to criticisms about his casting for The Hunt for Gollum. Serkis, according to Variety and other sources, said that “… I don’t think we will be doing a politically correct just-casting-for-the sake-of-casting-and-ticking-boxes version of the film…” He added, “So, it’s where […]

A new 💿 release of the 1981 #BBC Radio full-cast dramatisation of #JRRTolkien ’s masterpiece, #TheLordOfTheRings.

https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-complete-bbc-radio-dramatisation/

Pack up the car

None really. I’m not much of a traveler so no book or movie has inspired me to travel. In fact, the first movie I thought of this morning inspired me not to travel and that’s The Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy wakes up in her bed and tells us if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again she won’t look any further than her own back yard because if it’s not there, it was never lost to begin with, it made sense to me. Stay home, stay safe. Kind of a sheltered existence, but it works. About the best a book has ever done for me is inspire me to want to travel. Travels With Charley, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. On the Road. I suppose The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Hobbit books might have to be somewhere on that list too. Maybe, in a way, metaphorically?, the Book of Exodus? If I think about it more I’m guessing more titles will come to mind so I’ll stop thinking about it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&list=RDLfo0XBrGgI0&start_radio=1

Pack up the car

None really. I’m not much of a traveler so no book or movie has inspired me to travel. In fact, the first movie I thought of this morning inspired me not to travel and that’s The Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy wakes up in her bed and tells us if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again she won’t look any further than her own back yard because if it’s not there, it was never lost to begin with, it made sense to me. Stay home, stay safe. Kind of a sheltered existence, but it works. About the best a book has ever done for me is inspire me to want to travel. Travels With Charley, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. On the Road. I suppose The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Hobbit books might have to be somewhere on that list too. Maybe, in a way, metaphorically?, the Book of Exodus? If I think about it more I’m guessing more titles will come to mind so I’ll stop thinking about it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&list=RDLfo0XBrGgI0&start_radio=1

Pack up the car

None really. I’m not much of a traveler so no book or movie has inspired me to travel. In fact, the first movie I thought of this morning inspired me not to travel and that’s The Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy wakes up in her bed and tells us if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again she won’t look any further than her own back yard because if it’s not there, it was never lost to begin with, it made sense to me. Stay home, stay safe. Kind of a sheltered existence, but it works. About the best a book has ever done for me is inspire me to want to travel. Travels With Charley, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. On the Road. I suppose The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Hobbit books might have to be somewhere on that list too. Maybe, in a way, metaphorically?, the Book of Exodus? If I think about it more I’m guessing more titles will come to mind so I’ll stop thinking about it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&list=RDLfo0XBrGgI0&start_radio=1

Pack up the car

None really. I’m not much of a traveler so no book or movie has inspired me to travel. In fact, the first movie I thought of this morning inspired me not to travel and that’s The Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy wakes up in her bed and tells us if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again she won’t look any further than her own back yard because if it’s not there, it was never lost to begin with, it made sense to me. Stay home, stay safe. Kind of a sheltered existence, but it works. About the best a book has ever done for me is inspire me to want to travel. Travels With Charley, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. On the Road. I suppose The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Hobbit books might have to be somewhere on that list too. Maybe, in a way, metaphorically?, the Book of Exodus? If I think about it more I’m guessing more titles will come to mind so I’ll stop thinking about it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&list=RDLfo0XBrGgI0&start_radio=1

Pack up the car

None really. I’m not much of a traveler so no book or movie has inspired me to travel. In fact, the first movie I thought of this morning inspired me not to travel and that’s The Wizard of Oz. When Dorothy wakes up in her bed and tells us if she ever goes looking for her heart’s desire again she won’t look any further than her own back yard because if it’s not there, it was never lost to begin with, it made sense to me. Stay home, stay safe. Kind of a sheltered existence, but it works. About the best a book has ever done for me is inspire me to want to travel. Travels With Charley, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. On the Road. I suppose The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the Hobbit books might have to be somewhere on that list too. Maybe, in a way, metaphorically?, the Book of Exodus? If I think about it more I’m guessing more titles will come to mind so I’ll stop thinking about it now.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lfo0XBrGgI0&list=RDLfo0XBrGgI0&start_radio=1

Tous les jours sur Actusf.com, on vous propose de l'actu !

Voici les trois infos du jour à retenir :
- On a le teaser de la saison 3 de Silo, notre série de SF parano préférée !
- Les Anneaux de Pouvoir se projettent déjà sur la saison 4 !
- Le film Kraken arrive bientôt. Et ça va être bien !

#sciencefictionfan #sciencefiction #fantasy #sciencefictionbook #litterature #librairie #silo #HughHowey #filmsciencefiction #sciencefictionstories #lesanneauxdepouvoir #JRRTolkien #Kraken

@schrotthaufen @heinerme

Und Papst Leo XIV. zitiert in seiner KI-Enzyklika auch… Gandalf! 🤩🧙‍♂️

Ja, #Gandalf! #PapstLeoXIV #HerrderRinge #Kirche #JRRTolkien https://rp-online.de/panorama/religion/papst-leo-xiv-zitiert-gandalf-in-seiner-ki-enzyklika_aid-148845285

Mit „The Hobbit“ veröffentlichte Melbourne House 1982 ein illustriertes Textadventure, das seiner Zeit weit voraus war. Auf Basis des Romans von J.R.R. Tolkien erwartet den Spieler eine abenteuerliche Geschichte und eine spannende Schatzsuche. Dieser Artikel ist ein Deep Dive in die Geschichte des Spiels mit ganz viel Hintergrund.

https://videospielgeschichten.de/8-bit-hobbit/

#thehobbit #hobbit #tolkien #jrrtolkien #herrderringe #textadventure #homecomputer

https://www.patreon.com/posts/is-it-time-for-148339499?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link

#guard #twilightzone #astronaut #sun #faith #scifi #sciencefiction #jared #davidbowie #majortom #wife #space #travel #angels #JRRtolkien #beatles #whitealbum #mellotron #georgeharrison #wonderwall #singersongwriter #singeratlarge

SONG OF THE WEEK “Changing of the Guard” https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/changing-of-the-guard

#guard #twilightzone #astronaut #sun #faith #scifi #sciencefiction #jared #davidbowie #majortom #wife #space #travel #angels #JRRtolkien #beatles #whitealbum #mellotron #georgeharrison #wonderwall #singersongwriter #singeratlarge

I always thought that #JRRTolkien's #Smaug was a metaphor for the #IndustrialAge and #WealthHoarding. It seems I'm not alone! #Tolkien was actually an #environmentalist and possibly a #socialist (though he describes himself as an #anarchist). Does that mean #LOTR will be banned by #Fascistic #Capitalists? Hmmmm...

#Dragonomics: Smaug and #ClimateChange

Posted on February 22, 2019 by Richard Fahey

Excerpt: "Today, we talk about dragons. I refer specifically to the greedy, northern (often fire-breathing) variety as described in Beowulf and featured in Tolkien’s #Hobbit, and I will consider how these monsters present #EnvironmentalCatastrophe as a direct result of #hoarding and #greed.

"My discussion of dragons and climate change continues my recent series of blogs interested in placing medieval literature (and in this case also modern medievalism) in conversation with current crises. This blog develops an earlier argument made in a paper at a 'Tolkien in Vermont' conference (2014), titled 'Dragonomics: Smaug and #Pollution on Middle-Earth,' in which I argue that pollution in Tolkien’s Hobbit is linked to both the literal destruction by the dragon, and the rampant greed that motivates Smaug and ultimately initiates the plunder and violence at the Battle of Five Armies."

Read more:
https://sites.nd.edu/manuscript-studies/2019/02/22/dragonomics-smaug-and-climate-change/#:~:text=I%20would%20argue%20that%20for%20Tolkien%E2%80%94whose%20environmentalism,promised%20wealth%20but%20delivered%20also%20ecological%20catastrophe.

#MiddleEarth #Capitalism #ClimateCrisis #Oiligarchy #Oligarchy #CapitalismMustDie

#jrrtolkien #metacrisis #polycrisis #mentalhealth #climategrief #societalcollapse

Curtis Brown To Rep J.R.R. Tolkien’s Literary Estate
#Agencies #Books #News #CurtisBrown #JRRTolkien #TheTolkienEstate #UTA

https://deadline.com/2025/09/curtis-brown-jrr-tolkien-literary-estate-deal-1236526748/

Curtis Brown Signs ‘Lord of the Rings’ Creator J.R.R. Tolkien’s Literary Estate
#Variety #Global #News #CurtisBrown #JRRTolkien #LordOfTheRings #Tolkienestate

https://variety.com/2025/biz/global/curtis-brown-j-r-r-tolkien-literary-estate-represent-1236513847/

Ny poddmacka ute nu! 📣
Kulturkanon, ful bil, reklam och bullfest. Detta och mer smockar vi in i veckans avsnitt som du icke får missa. Hörs!

Där poddar bor eller på https://tddbpodd.se/427

#podcast #improv #gbgftw #wikistats #fredagsmys #göteborgshumor #skitidet #tadetvackert #TddBpodd #humor #50plus #djclabbe #subarubrat #repmånad #thecallout #kulturkanon #bullfest #siggefurst #köttbullar #anslagstavlan #plaststol #fulbil #jrrtolkien #synnöve

https://www.patreon.com/posts/life-is-constant-132394341?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link#johnnyjblair #johnnyjblair #guard #twilightzone #astronaut #davidbowie #majortom #oldguard #newguard #angels #JRRTolkien #lordoftherings #greyhavens #neilfinn #crowdedhouse #beatles #whitealbum #mellotron #markjones #chrisvonsneidern #tapevault #sanfrancisco #buckinghampalace

MY SONG OF THE WEEK “Changing of the Guard” https://johnnyjblairsingeratlarge.bandcamp.com/track/changing-of-the-guard

#johnnyjblair #guard #twilightzone #astronaut #davidbowie #majortom #oldguard #newguard #angels #JRRTolkien #lordoftherings #greyhavens #neilfinn #crowdedhouse #beatles #whitealbum #mellotron #markjones #chrisvonsneidern #tapevault #sanfrancisco

https://www.tumblr.com/singeratlarge/785203439330263040/sunday-matinee-music-video-were-getting-closer?source=share

#sun #uhura #nichellenichols #captainkirk #williamshatner #startrek #bread #circus #angels #cosmos #astronauts #psychedelic #twilightzone #CSLewis #johnnyjblair #chrisvonsneidern #spymovie #surfguitar #surfrock #singeratlarge #singersongwriter #spacetrilogy #christianrock #mikeroe #michaelroe #seventysevens #prairieprince #inklings #JRRTolkien

SUNDAY MATINEE MUSIC VIDEO “We’re Getting Closer to the Sun” short promotional video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FwujlMUyb4

#sun #uhura #nichellenichols #captainkirk #williamshatner #startrek #bread #circus #angels #cosmos #astronauts #psychedelic #twilightzone #CSLewis #johnnyjblair #chrisvonsneidern #spymovie #surfguitar #surfrock #singeratlarge #singersongwriter #spacetrilogy #christianrock #mikeroe #michaelroe #seventysevens #prairieprince #inklings #JRRTolkien #twilightzone

Tales of the Shire: A The Lord of the Rings Game llegará en formato físico para PlayStation 5 y Nintendo Switch

https://powerups.es/tales-of-the-shire-a-the-lord-of-the-rings-game-llegara-en-formato-fisico-para-playstation-5-y-nintendo-switch/

#Noticias #JRRTolkien #Meridiem #NintendoSwitch #PlayStation5 #TalesOfTheShireATheLordOfTheRingsGame #WtWorkshop

Toasting the Professor

As in years past, January 3rd is a special evening. Don and I joined other J.R.R. Tolkien fans from around the world in raising a glass to toast the birthday of this much loved author, J.R.R. Tolkien, at precisely 21:00 (9:00pm) local time. I have chosen a special combination of cranberry juice and soda for the occasion.

The toast is simply “The Professor”.

J.R.R. Tolkien, author of the classical mythological world of The Hobbit, The Lord of The Rings, and The Silmarillion, created a collection of legends set in a fictional universe.  He once said that “War deepened and sobered my imagination and stimulated my love of fantasy.”  The months in the trenches of WWI made a lasting impression, which is reflected within his writings.  Even so, J.R.R. Tolkien did not yield to despondency.  His response was to embrace life as a remarkable adventure to be experienced abundantly and completely.

In today’s tumultuous world, Tolkien’s narratives offer an escape to fantastical realms where courage and hope prevail. His stories remind us of the strength found in friendship and the potential for personal growth. His writing reflects deep philosophical and moral questions, encouraging us to contemplate our values, choices, and the nature of power and its consequences.

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo.
“So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

#Birthdays #books #Fantasy #JRRTolkien #literature #RebeccaSReadingRoom #theHobbit #tolkien

𝗧𝗕𝗥 𝗣𝗶𝗹𝗲: 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 -

An odd collection, but some lighter reads in a hot month!

#literature #bookreviews #bookworm #tbrpile #tbrlist #paulcooper #riverofink #philliparrington #theserpentsage #alanbooth #lookingforthelost #susanhowe #myemilydickinson #concordance #richardadams #watershipdown #talesfromwatershipdown #noellestevenson #nimona #jrrtolkien #thetolkienreader #talesbeforetolkien

https://buff.ly/3StARyM

Private Division y Wētā Workshop anuncian Tales of the Shire: un juego de El Señor de los Anillos

https://powerups.es/private-division-y-weta-workshop-anuncian-tales-of-the-shire-un-juego-de-el-senor-de-los-anillos/

#Noticias #JRRTolkien #PrivateDivision #SimulacinDeVida #TalesOfTheShireUnJuegoDeElSeorDeLosAnillos #WtWorkshop

"We are plain quiet folk and have no use for adventures. Nasty disturbing uncomfortable things! Make you late for dinner! I can't think what anybody sees in them."

- Bilbo Baggins ( 'The Hobbit' by J. R. R. Tolkien)
#BookologyThursday

📷: Neha Godbole

#TheHobbit #BilboBaggins #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LordOfTheRings #MiddleEarth #Quote

Buon #hobbitday! Oggi, nella mitologia Tolkieniana, ricorre il compleanno di Frodo e Bilbo Baggins. #22settembre #OTD
Ps. Vi piace la porta del nostro magazzino? 😎
#hobbitday2023 #tolkien #tolkienart #jrrtolkien #frodobaggins #bilbobaggins 📚

#inktober2022 - 25 - Tempting
#tempting #bilbo #bilbobaggins #lordoftherings #lotr #thehobbit #theringsofpower #ringsofpower #trop #theonering #iamholm #jrrtolkien #martinfreeman #peterjackson @inktober #inktober