J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings: Books, Films, Art and Everything Else

[LKB]

I hunted around GMG, hoping there already was a catch-all thread regarding my oldest literary obsession, but didn't find one. ( If I missed something and one of the mods wants to abort or merge this post, please do! )

To the point... Weta Workshop is still ( twenty-odd years later ) creating interesting " bits and baubs " related to the trilogy. Here's a recent YouTube promo:

[hopefullytrusting]

JR on Samwise:

"I think the simple 'rustic' love of Sam and his Rosie (nowhere elaborated) is absolutely essential to the study of his (the chief hero's) character, and to the theme of the relation of ordinary life (breathing, eating, working, begetting) and quests, sacrifice, causes, and the 'longing for Elves', and sheer beauty."

[LKB]

There's also this:

[LKB]

In case anyone is wondering where they might seek out fellow Tolkien geeks:

https://www.tolkiensociety.org/society/smials/

[JBS]

Happy Baggins Day to one and all.

[LKB]

Happy Baggins Day to one and all.

Also known in various locations as " Hobbit Day " or ( within Gondor ), if taking place in a leap-year, " Ringday ".

Whatever the appellation, this would-be Proudfoot agrees.

https://www.americantolkiensociety.org/hobbit_day_and_tolkien_week.htm