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1 week ago

Tiny Treasures: Mythical stamps go on show in London's Postal Museum

A small display at the Postal Museum showcases mythical postage stamps from literature.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Unimaginably rare' first edition of The Hobbit sells at auction for 43,000

A rare first edition of The Hobbit sold for 43,000 at auction, significantly surpassing expected value due to global bidding interest.
fromGameSpot
1 month ago

Tolkien Illustrated Special Editions Are Up To $140 Off For Prime Day, Selling Out Fast

The Deluxe Special Editions of The Hobbit and The Silmarillion, originally $195, are on sale for $77.57 and $55.34 respectively for Prime Day 2025.
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fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

J. R. R. Tolkien Reads from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings & Other Works

J.R.R. Tolkien's voice was featured in the 1967 album 'Poems and Songs of Middle-Earth' from Caedmon Records.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Palmer Luckey named his latest company Erebor, a reference to 'The Lord of the Rings.' Here are the other tech companies inspired by the fantasy series.

Silicon Valley executives draw inspiration from J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings' for company and product names.
fromGameSpot
3 months ago

Tolkien Collectible Book Sets Are Up For Preorder - Myths, Legends, Tales Of Middle-earth

Tolkien's extensive notes and legendarium building created Middle-earth as a character, culminating in a detailed backstory lasting over 6,500 years across three ages.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Statues of JRR Tolkien and his wife to be unveiled in East Yorkshire

Tolkien's time in East Yorkshire profoundly inspired his literary works, notably The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Tolkien on the importance of fantasy and science fiction

Tolkien championed the fantasy genre, asserting it is much more than mere escapism; it’s an act of 'sub-creation' where readers engage in building and exploring new worlds.
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fromPolygon
4 months ago

The Lord of the Rings saga and other Tolkien classics are on sale at Amazon

Amazon is currently having another excellent sale on illustrated editions of The Lord of the Rings, and other books penned by J.R.R. Tolkien. Through April 28, you can save up to 75% on select editions of Middle-earth fiction, with many items like The Hobbit Illustrated Edition, and The Fellowship of the Ring Collector's Edition on sale for their lowest price ever.
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