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- Sun Sep 02, 2012 8:12 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: In Memoriam: J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4629
In Memoriam: J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)
Find a Grave: J.R.R. Tolkien Thirty-nine years ago on this date passed the former Professor of Anglo-Saxon at Oxford University, a brilliant philologist, and perhaps the greatest writer of fiction of the 20th Century, John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. His works have inspired millions of readers in a most ...
- Thu Aug 23, 2012 6:54 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Move to Middle-Earth
- Replies: 80
- Views: 113853
It was announced yesterday morning-- Official Discussion: Riders of Rohan news from Kate Paiz --that the release of the Riders of Rohan expansion has been moved from September 5th to October 15th: Thanks to some great efforts from beta players, we’ve identified issues that we think need to be addres...
- Sun Aug 05, 2012 5:24 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Mythcon 42
- Replies: 24
- Views: 19666
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:25 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Christopher Tolkien speaks!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7021
A very excellent article, Voronwë. Thank you for sharing it with us. :) He also received his father's papers after the death: 70 boxes of archives, each stuffed with thousands of unpublished pages. Narratives, tales, lectures, poems of 4000 more or less complete lines, letters and more letters, all ...
- Sat Jul 14, 2012 6:32 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Orcs riding horses?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10820
I had assumed horses were for the Nazgûl, too. :help: But Sauron had lots of other non-Orcish humanoid henchcreatures. Mouth of Sauron was riding a horse, for one. Orcs on horses doesn't seem right to me because I imagine horses would be terrified of them, and of Wargs. But I suppose the Nazgûl are...
- Wed Jun 13, 2012 1:44 am
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Audible LOTR
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6957
Re: Audible LOTR
That's why I recommend reading the poems/songs aloud.eborr wrote:...when I read the books I skip these sections, finding them undifying, yet when I "hear" them, it works so much better...
- Fri Jun 08, 2012 10:37 pm
- Forum: The Library of Rivendell
- Topic: The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860–1900
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10852
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:00 pm
- Forum: The Library of Rivendell
- Topic: The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860–1900
- Replies: 5
- Views: 10852
The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860–1900
The Cult of Beauty: The Victorian Avant-Garde 1860–1900
I thought that folks in the San Francisco Bay Area might like to know about this exhibit at the Legion of Honor. It runs through June 17th. My wife and I plan to see it this coming Thursday.
I thought that folks in the San Francisco Bay Area might like to know about this exhibit at the Legion of Honor. It runs through June 17th. My wife and I plan to see it this coming Thursday.
- Tue Jun 05, 2012 8:49 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Move to Middle-Earth
- Replies: 80
- Views: 113853
The Riders of Rohan expansion is now available for pre-order. The pre-order will be available through September 2nd. The expansion goes live on September 5th.
Click to see the trailer on YouTube.
Click to see the trailer on YouTube.
- Sun May 27, 2012 6:34 am
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: LOTR Quotes, or, do I know how to use HoF's search?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 16305
As one exits my home he/she sees above the front door a wooden plaque that states: North with the wind in the left eye and a blessing on your footsteps! (This is one of the things that Goldberry tells the Hobbits as they leave the House of Tom Bombadil.) Coincidentally enough, my front door opens to...
- Sun May 13, 2012 5:19 pm
- Forum: Golfimbul's Rabbit Hole
- Topic: Take me out to the ballgame!
- Replies: 1563
- Views: 470918
Hullo, Tom. I might even see you there. :) Frelga, in an effort to save you from fruitlessly combing the stands in search of Tom Bombadil in a green and gold baseball cap, I thought I'd let you know that Tom and his pretty lady will not be in attendance at this afternoon's game. Yes, I have the tic...
- Fri May 04, 2012 3:29 pm
- Forum: Tolkien Movies: The Road Goes Ever On
- Topic: The Cinemacon footage
- Replies: 89
- Views: 40604
- Thu May 03, 2012 3:16 pm
- Forum: Tolkien Movies: The Road Goes Ever On
- Topic: General Hobbit Movie Info (AVOID IF YOU DON'T WANT SPOILERS)
- Replies: 2780
- Views: 806449
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 10:41 am
- Forum: Golfimbul's Rabbit Hole
- Topic: Take me out to the ballgame!
- Replies: 1563
- Views: 470918
I believe the A's signed Señor Cespedes to a four-year deal. I suspect that he'll either be traded during the last year of that contract, or after the four years have expired he'll become a free agent and sign with a large market team for an ungodly sum of money. In any case, eventually he'll probab...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:51 am
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Which Shippey book should I get?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18762
Yes, he makes that point, but he also definitely tries to argue that Tolkien is THE author of the century. Does he? I guess I'll have to go back and read it again. Some day. Of course I have a number of other books I'd like to read first, including your book which still resides on my Amazon Wish Li...
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:30 am
- Forum: Golfimbul's Rabbit Hole
- Topic: Take me out to the ballgame!
- Replies: 1563
- Views: 470918
- Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:05 am
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Which Shippey book should I get?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18762
Unless he meant to say that Tolkien, though writing high fantasy based on the older sagas, was writing with 20th century sensibilities. Something along those lines. IIRC Shippey makes the point that the work of authors like Tolkien, Vonnegut, et al were informed by their experiences with WWI and WW...
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:32 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Which Shippey book should I get?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18762
Quite enjoying Author so far. I am also finding myself in agreement with his conclusion, that Tolkien was the author of the 20th century. But I will be the first to admit bias, since he's my favorite author. It's been awhile since I last read it, but doesn't Shippey explain that Tokien is not the a...
- Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:24 pm
- Forum: The Shibboleth of Fëanor
- Topic: Silmarillion 2nd US Edition
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4333
Re: Silmarillion 2nd US Edition
One thing I'm not too happy with is the glossy paper. It reflects too much and makes it difficult to read without making a lot of adjustments while reading. Plus the book weighs a ton. I suggest putting the Nasmith illustrated version aside and picking up an inexpensive paperback copy for reading. ...
- Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:41 pm
- Forum: Tolkien Movies: The Road Goes Ever On
- Topic: Viggo teaches an audience Aragorn's coronation song
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5884