JRR Tolkien book news, new Tolkien book publications in 2011 & Tolkien books reviews
2010 was very much a silent year when it comes to new Tolkien book publications, but none the less still very interesting. We saw the release of a one of a kind limited edition poster of Tolkien's poem Oliphaunt, the History of Middle-earth got a reprint and is now available again through print on demand, the 2011 Tolkien calendar took a completely new direction and displays the art by Cor Blok, the maps of Middle-earth saw a new reprinting and makeover and many books by and about Tolkien where released as paperbacks. All together a lot of new paths in Tolkien book publication where tried and I'm certain that next year we will see the release of some other print on demand books and get some more by Cor Blok. Since 2012 will be the year of The Hobbit, I'm convinced a lot of publishers will wish to release some non-movie related items before the storm of Hobbit related movie items, publications and bookcovers take over the market again.
Watch the following pages to see which Tolkien books where published in the last few years:
Tolkien book news from 2012 - Tolkien book news from 2011 - Tolkien book news from 2010 - Tolkien book news from 2009 - Tolkien book news from 2008 - Tolkien book news from 2007 - Tolkien book news from 2006
Thursday 29 December 2011 in Books
Tolkien and Welsh, A Collection of Articles on J.R.R. Tolkien's Use of Welsh
In the summer of 2012 we will see the release of Tolkien and Welsh (Tolkien a Chymraeg), a collection of articles on J.R.R. Tolkien's use of Welsh language and culture by Mark T. Hooker. It fills in the gaps in Tolkien and Wales by Carl Phelpstead. Read article
Tolkien and Welsh, A Collection of Articles on J.R.R. Tolkien's Use of Welsh
In the summer of 2012 we will see the release of Tolkien and Welsh (Tolkien a Chymraeg), a collection of articles on J.R.R. Tolkien's use of Welsh language and culture by Mark T. Hooker. It fills in the gaps in Tolkien and Wales by Carl Phelpstead. Read article
Thursday 8 December 2011 in Books
The Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit Audiobook Collection
This nicely designed CD box set contains the highly-acclaimed BBC Radio dramatisations of The Lord of the Rings and its fantastic prelude The Hobbit, along with two CDs of thrilling music. Read article
The Lord of the Rings and the Hobbit Audiobook Collection
This nicely designed CD box set contains the highly-acclaimed BBC Radio dramatisations of The Lord of the Rings and its fantastic prelude The Hobbit, along with two CDs of thrilling music. Read article
Tuesday 6 December 2011 in Books
A Hobbit's Cookbook: Eleventy-one Sweets, Snacks, and Savories Inspired by Middle-earth
Astrid Tuttle Winegar, also the author of Why Does "Frodo Live?", got a book deal with Quirk Books to write A Hobbit's Cookbook: Eleventy-one Sweets, Snacks, and Savories Inspired by Middle-earth. Read article
A Hobbit's Cookbook: Eleventy-one Sweets, Snacks, and Savories Inspired by Middle-earth
Astrid Tuttle Winegar, also the author of Why Does "Frodo Live?", got a book deal with Quirk Books to write A Hobbit's Cookbook: Eleventy-one Sweets, Snacks, and Savories Inspired by Middle-earth. Read article
Wednesday 19 October 2011 in Books
HarperCollins pre-empts The Hobbit anniversary
HarperCollins is starting its celebrations for the 75th anniversary of The Hobbit ahead of time, with the publication of a collection of Tolkien's artwork and a cute pocket-sized edition of the novel at the end of this month. Read article
HarperCollins pre-empts The Hobbit anniversary
HarperCollins is starting its celebrations for the 75th anniversary of The Hobbit ahead of time, with the publication of a collection of Tolkien's artwork and a cute pocket-sized edition of the novel at the end of this month. Read article
Monday 26 September 2011 in Books
Tolkien and the Peril of War by Robert S. Blackham
The latest book by Robert S. Blackham, Tolkien and the Peril of War, charts Tolkien's life from 1914 to 1918, using old postcards, maps and photographs to paint a picture of the places and times that relate to one of the leading authors of the twentieth century. Read article
Tolkien and the Peril of War by Robert S. Blackham
The latest book by Robert S. Blackham, Tolkien and the Peril of War, charts Tolkien's life from 1914 to 1918, using old postcards, maps and photographs to paint a picture of the places and times that relate to one of the leading authors of the twentieth century. Read article
Sunday 18 September 2011 in Books
Tolkien, le faconnement d'un monde - volume 1, Botany and Astronomy
Some time ago I was contacted by Didier Willis, the president of Le Dragon de Brume about their first publication on Tolkien, called Tolkien, le faconnement d'un monde (volume 1, Botany and Astronomy). I asked Didier Willis to write about this new book and also about Le Dragon de Brume and here is his answer. Read article
Tolkien, le faconnement d'un monde - volume 1, Botany and Astronomy
Some time ago I was contacted by Didier Willis, the president of Le Dragon de Brume about their first publication on Tolkien, called Tolkien, le faconnement d'un monde (volume 1, Botany and Astronomy). I asked Didier Willis to write about this new book and also about Le Dragon de Brume and here is his answer. Read article
Tuesday 6 September 2011 in Books
De Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien, oersetten troch Anne Tjerk Popkema
In May this year The Frisian translation of The Hobbit was released as audio book and was read by the translator of the book, Anne Tjerk Popkema. As a Dutch speaker to me this is still kind of understandable, but I guess it is none the less interesting for all people interested in languages. Read article
De Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien, oersetten troch Anne Tjerk Popkema
In May this year The Frisian translation of The Hobbit was released as audio book and was read by the translator of the book, Anne Tjerk Popkema. As a Dutch speaker to me this is still kind of understandable, but I guess it is none the less interesting for all people interested in languages. Read article
Sunday 28 August 2011 in Books
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings will be released next week
Next week, on the 1st of September, there will be released the book called A Tolkien Tapestry, that brings together all art by Cor Blok. I'm very proud to announce this, since I was asked to edit the book and find and scan all of the art that was sold all across the globe. Hope you will all enjoy the result. Read article
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings will be released next week
Next week, on the 1st of September, there will be released the book called A Tolkien Tapestry, that brings together all art by Cor Blok. I'm very proud to announce this, since I was asked to edit the book and find and scan all of the art that was sold all across the globe. Hope you will all enjoy the result. Read article
Saturday 30 July 2011 in Books
A Pocket Hobbit to celebrate The Hobbits 75th anniversary of publication
To celebrate The Hobbits 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkiens timeless classic will be released in October of this year, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. Read article
A Pocket Hobbit to celebrate The Hobbits 75th anniversary of publication
To celebrate The Hobbits 75th anniversary of publication, a pocket-sized hardback of J.R.R. Tolkiens timeless classic will be released in October of this year, perfect for little Hobbits everywhere. Read article
Thursday 2 June 2011 in Books
The Art of The Hobbit by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary we will receive a One Volume Edition of The History of The Hobbit and A Fascimile Edition of The Hobbit, but also a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than one hundred Hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Read article
The Art of The Hobbit by Wayne Hammond and Christina Scull
To celebrate the 75th Anniversary we will receive a One Volume Edition of The History of The Hobbit and A Fascimile Edition of The Hobbit, but also a sumptuous full colour art book containing the complete collection of more than one hundred Hobbit sketches, drawings, paintings and maps by J.R.R. Tolkien. Read article
Thursday 26 May 2011 in Books
The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition to celebrate its 75th Anniversary
It is a news item that I remember to see some times before, for example when we would celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Hobbit. But this time I really get the feeling HarperCollins is really going to do it: make a true facsimile edition of The Hobbit. In a recent interview with David Brawn, publishing director at HarperCollins, we were told that this edition will only be released in 2012, still it is good news so let us have some ideas… Read article
The Hobbit Facsimile First Edition to celebrate its 75th Anniversary
It is a news item that I remember to see some times before, for example when we would celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Hobbit. But this time I really get the feeling HarperCollins is really going to do it: make a true facsimile edition of The Hobbit. In a recent interview with David Brawn, publishing director at HarperCollins, we were told that this edition will only be released in 2012, still it is good news so let us have some ideas… Read article
Tuesday 26 April 2011 in Books
The History of the Hobbit: Revised and Updated One Volume Edition
In one volume for the first time, this revised and updated examination of how J.R.R. Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece The Hobbit. Like Christopher Tolkien's The History of Middle-earth before it, this is a thoughtful yet exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature. Read article
The History of the Hobbit: Revised and Updated One Volume Edition
In one volume for the first time, this revised and updated examination of how J.R.R. Tolkien came to write his original masterpiece The Hobbit. Like Christopher Tolkien's The History of Middle-earth before it, this is a thoughtful yet exhaustive examination of one of the most treasured stories in English literature. Read article
Monday 25 April 2011 in Books
HarperCollins reprints English and Medieval Studies
Presented to J. R. R. Tolkien on the Occasion of his Seventieth Birthday, with dedicatory verses by W. H. Auden, this book was originally released in 1962 by Allen and Unwin. I believe it is wonderful to see that now after 50 years HarperCollins honors this moment by reprinting this wonderful book. Read article
HarperCollins reprints English and Medieval Studies
Presented to J. R. R. Tolkien on the Occasion of his Seventieth Birthday, with dedicatory verses by W. H. Auden, this book was originally released in 1962 by Allen and Unwin. I believe it is wonderful to see that now after 50 years HarperCollins honors this moment by reprinting this wonderful book. Read article
Tuesday 15 March 2011 in Books
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings Cover Revealed
It is my pleasure to show the cover of A Tolkien Tapestry which will bring together all pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings by Cor Blok. For the cover the was chosen The Battle of Hornburg the painting that was bought by J.R.R. Tolkien. Read article
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings Cover Revealed
It is my pleasure to show the cover of A Tolkien Tapestry which will bring together all pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings by Cor Blok. For the cover the was chosen The Battle of Hornburg the painting that was bought by J.R.R. Tolkien. Read article
Tuesday 8 March 2011 in Books
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings
This brand new full-colour art book reveals in sumptuous detail more than 100 paintings based on The Lord of the Rings by acclaimed Dutch artist, Cor Blok, many of which appear here for the first time. After the Tolkien Calendar 2011 and the next Tolkien Calendar we can now officialy say that 2011 is the year of Cor Blok! It is exactly 50 years since the creation of the Cor Blok paintings and this book, of which i was honored to be the… Read article
A Tolkien Tapestry: Pictures to accompany The Lord of the Rings
This brand new full-colour art book reveals in sumptuous detail more than 100 paintings based on The Lord of the Rings by acclaimed Dutch artist, Cor Blok, many of which appear here for the first time. After the Tolkien Calendar 2011 and the next Tolkien Calendar we can now officialy say that 2011 is the year of Cor Blok! It is exactly 50 years since the creation of the Cor Blok paintings and this book, of which i was honored to be the… Read article
Friday 4 February 2011 in Books
Middle-earth and Beyond: Essays on the World of J.R.R. Tolkien by Kathleen Dubs and Janka Kascakova
This volume covers new ground, and treads some well-worn paths; but here the well-worn path takes a new turn, taking not only scholars but general readers further into the complex and provocative world of Middle-earth, and beyond. Read article
Middle-earth and Beyond: Essays on the World of J.R.R. Tolkien by Kathleen Dubs and Janka Kascakova
This volume covers new ground, and treads some well-worn paths; but here the well-worn path takes a new turn, taking not only scholars but general readers further into the complex and provocative world of Middle-earth, and beyond. Read article
Wednesday 2 February 2011 in Books
The Ring and the Cross: Christianity in the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien by Paul E. Kerry
This an anthology of scholarly articles about Tolkien and religion brings a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. Read article
The Ring and the Cross: Christianity in the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien by Paul E. Kerry
This an anthology of scholarly articles about Tolkien and religion brings a chronological overview of the major arguments and themes that have engaged scholars about the impact of Christianity on Tolkien's oeuvre, with particular reference to The Lord of the Rings. Read article
Tuesday 1 February 2011 in Books
Tolkien Calendar 2012 will feature art by Cor Blok
Just like the Tolkien Calendar 2011, the Official Tolkien Calendar 2012 features 13 paintings by the Dutch artist, Cor Blok. Most of the paintings included have never been seen before. This delightful collection of scenes takes the reader on a unique journey through the beauty and drama of Middle-earth. It represents a truly charming addition to the series of official calendars by a gifted artist, and promises to be a memorable calendar… Read article
Tolkien Calendar 2012 will feature art by Cor Blok
Just like the Tolkien Calendar 2011, the Official Tolkien Calendar 2012 features 13 paintings by the Dutch artist, Cor Blok. Most of the paintings included have never been seen before. This delightful collection of scenes takes the reader on a unique journey through the beauty and drama of Middle-earth. It represents a truly charming addition to the series of official calendars by a gifted artist, and promises to be a memorable calendar… Read article
Friday 21 January 2011 in Books
J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography is being reprinted in paperback
I have already announced that Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth is being reprinted in paperback by HarperCollins - it's due out on 28 April. On the same day we will see a reprint of J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter. Let us hope it also gets some corrections, like Garth's book. Read article
J. R. R. Tolkien: A Biography is being reprinted in paperback
I have already announced that Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth is being reprinted in paperback by HarperCollins - it's due out on 28 April. On the same day we will see a reprint of J.R.R. Tolkien: A Biography by Humphrey Carpenter. Let us hope it also gets some corrections, like Garth's book. Read article
Wednesday 19 January 2011 in Books
A middle English vocabulary by J R.R. 1892-1973 Tolkien?
Recently I stumbled upon a very strange print on demand copy of Tolkien's Middle English Vocabulary. Actually it took me some time to find out what this book was all about. What I discovered was all together strange and so I just need to share it with all of you! Read article
A middle English vocabulary by J R.R. 1892-1973 Tolkien?
Recently I stumbled upon a very strange print on demand copy of Tolkien's Middle English Vocabulary. Actually it took me some time to find out what this book was all about. What I discovered was all together strange and so I just need to share it with all of you! Read article
Tuesday 18 January 2011 in Books
Parma Eldalamberon 19 - Quenya Phonology
Parma Eldalamberon, The Book of Elven-tongues, is a journal of the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship a special interest group of the Mythopoeic Society. The current issue presents previously unpublished writings by J.R.R. Tolkien concerning his Elvish languages. Read article
Parma Eldalamberon 19 - Quenya Phonology
Parma Eldalamberon, The Book of Elven-tongues, is a journal of the Elvish Linguistic Fellowship a special interest group of the Mythopoeic Society. The current issue presents previously unpublished writings by J.R.R. Tolkien concerning his Elvish languages. Read article
Monday 17 January 2011 in Books
Middle-earth: Visions of a Modern Myth by Donato Giancola
From the brush of Donato Giancola, one of the world's most recognized fantasy artists, comes a book filled with illustrations that apply his legendary Renaissance craftsmanship to JRR Tolkien's fantastic Middle-earth. Dramatic lighting and deft draftsmanship reminiscent of master painters like Caravaggio explain Donato's popularity with millions of fans. Read article
Middle-earth: Visions of a Modern Myth by Donato Giancola
From the brush of Donato Giancola, one of the world's most recognized fantasy artists, comes a book filled with illustrations that apply his legendary Renaissance craftsmanship to JRR Tolkien's fantastic Middle-earth. Dramatic lighting and deft draftsmanship reminiscent of master painters like Caravaggio explain Donato's popularity with millions of fans. Read article
Saturday 15 January 2011 in Books
Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth is being reprinted in paperback
Just read on facebook, on the wall of John Garth, that his Tolkien and the Great War is being reprinted in paperback by HarperCollins - it's due out on 28 April. The cover has been revamped using a new scan of the 1914 photo of Tolkien, allowing a much tighter crop than the old paperback. It's not a new edition but John Garth has taken the opportunity to make a few corrections to the text. Read article
Tolkien and the Great War by John Garth is being reprinted in paperback
Just read on facebook, on the wall of John Garth, that his Tolkien and the Great War is being reprinted in paperback by HarperCollins - it's due out on 28 April. The cover has been revamped using a new scan of the 1914 photo of Tolkien, allowing a much tighter crop than the old paperback. It's not a new edition but John Garth has taken the opportunity to make a few corrections to the text. Read article
Friday 14 January 2011 in Books
Tolkien and Wales: Language, Literature and Identity by Carl Phelpstead
Tolkien and Wales: Language, Literature and Identity. This book explores how that love influenced Tolkien's ideas about language, many aspects of his creative writing, and his sense of an English identity. It describes more fully than before the extent and depth of Tolkien's debt to Welsh language and literature, and argues that Tolkien's love of Wales and Welsh is inseparable from his love of, and sense of belonging to, England. Read article
Tolkien and Wales: Language, Literature and Identity by Carl Phelpstead
Tolkien and Wales: Language, Literature and Identity. This book explores how that love influenced Tolkien's ideas about language, many aspects of his creative writing, and his sense of an English identity. It describes more fully than before the extent and depth of Tolkien's debt to Welsh language and literature, and argues that Tolkien's love of Wales and Welsh is inseparable from his love of, and sense of belonging to, England. Read article
Thursday 13 January 2011 in Books
Mirkwood: A Novel About JRR Tolkien by Steve Hillard
I woke up this morning and as usual checked my emails, finding a press-release about a book called Mirkwood: A Novel About JRR Tolkien by Steve Hillard, said to describe undiscovered manuscripts by Lord of the Rings author. Enough to trigger my attention. It was very obvious there where no real undiscvovered manuscripts and that this book is actually a fantasy novel that uses JRR Tolkien as a character. Read article
Mirkwood: A Novel About JRR Tolkien by Steve Hillard
I woke up this morning and as usual checked my emails, finding a press-release about a book called Mirkwood: A Novel About JRR Tolkien by Steve Hillard, said to describe undiscovered manuscripts by Lord of the Rings author. Enough to trigger my attention. It was very obvious there where no real undiscvovered manuscripts and that this book is actually a fantasy novel that uses JRR Tolkien as a character. Read article
Wednesday 5 January 2011 in Books
Tolkien's Double Worlds and Creative Process by Arne Zettersten
In April this year there will be released a book by Arne Zettersten that I very much look forward to, Tolkien's Double Worlds and Creative Process. It will offer a personally informed analysis of Tolkien's fiction. In the light of his unusual life experience and enthusiasm for the study of languages, Zettersten finds in Tolkien's fiction the same animating passions that drove that great author as a youth, a soldier, a linguist, and an Oxford… Read article
Tolkien's Double Worlds and Creative Process by Arne Zettersten
In April this year there will be released a book by Arne Zettersten that I very much look forward to, Tolkien's Double Worlds and Creative Process. It will offer a personally informed analysis of Tolkien's fiction. In the light of his unusual life experience and enthusiasm for the study of languages, Zettersten finds in Tolkien's fiction the same animating passions that drove that great author as a youth, a soldier, a linguist, and an Oxford… Read article