#JRRTolkien's Tree To Be Part Of His Memorial Next To C.S. Lewis In Poets' Corner Of Westminster Abbey buff.ly/HUv0TvC
October 3, 2026 at 5:10 PM
#JRRTolkien's Tree To Be Part Of His Memorial Next To C.S. Lewis In Poets' Corner Of Westminster Abbey buff.ly/HUv0TvC
« #Bilbo Finds #Smaug Asleep », 1976
by Mikhail Belomlinsky (Russian artist 1934-2020)
Illustration for #JRRTolkien's "The Hobbit", first Russian version, translation by Natalia Rakhmanova, 1976
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #MikhailBelomlinsky #middleearth #thehobbit #hobbit
by Mikhail Belomlinsky (Russian artist 1934-2020)
Illustration for #JRRTolkien's "The Hobbit", first Russian version, translation by Natalia Rakhmanova, 1976
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #MikhailBelomlinsky #middleearth #thehobbit #hobbit
August 12, 2025 at 7:02 PM
« #Bilbo Finds #Smaug Asleep », 1976
by Mikhail Belomlinsky (Russian artist 1934-2020)
Illustration for #JRRTolkien's "The Hobbit", first Russian version, translation by Natalia Rakhmanova, 1976
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #MikhailBelomlinsky #middleearth #thehobbit #hobbit
by Mikhail Belomlinsky (Russian artist 1934-2020)
Illustration for #JRRTolkien's "The Hobbit", first Russian version, translation by Natalia Rakhmanova, 1976
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #MikhailBelomlinsky #middleearth #thehobbit #hobbit
For #JULY 2021
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
July 28, 2026 at 12:51 PM
For #JULY 2021
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
In honor of #JRRTolkien’s birthday:
“Dwarf ruins,” the wizard said. “They probably explain the secret of opening the door—some riddle or incantation we missed when trying to push it open. Hurry! Speak, friend so we may enter.”
“You’re not going to like it,” the dwarf replied
“Oh.”
“It says, ‘pull.’”
“Dwarf ruins,” the wizard said. “They probably explain the secret of opening the door—some riddle or incantation we missed when trying to push it open. Hurry! Speak, friend so we may enter.”
“You’re not going to like it,” the dwarf replied
“Oh.”
“It says, ‘pull.’”
January 3, 2025 at 5:33 PM
In honor of #JRRTolkien’s birthday:
“Dwarf ruins,” the wizard said. “They probably explain the secret of opening the door—some riddle or incantation we missed when trying to push it open. Hurry! Speak, friend so we may enter.”
“You’re not going to like it,” the dwarf replied
“Oh.”
“It says, ‘pull.’”
“Dwarf ruins,” the wizard said. “They probably explain the secret of opening the door—some riddle or incantation we missed when trying to push it open. Hurry! Speak, friend so we may enter.”
“You’re not going to like it,” the dwarf replied
“Oh.”
“It says, ‘pull.’”
“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 21 September 1937, #JRRTolkien's classic #fantasy novel "The Hobbit" was first published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 21 September 1937, #JRRTolkien's classic #fantasy novel "The Hobbit" was first published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
September 21, 2026 at 4:50 AM
“May the wind under your wings bear you where the sun sails and the moon walks.”
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 21 September 1937, #JRRTolkien's classic #fantasy novel "The Hobbit" was first published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 21 September 1937, #JRRTolkien's classic #fantasy novel "The Hobbit" was first published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
The recent unveiling of sculptures in Roos commemorating #JRRTolkien's time in the East Riding reminds us that our friend Phil Mathison, local historian involved in the project, curated this display about Tolkien in Yorkshire in 2018.
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The recent unveiling of sculptures in Roos commemorating #JRRTolkien's time in the East Riding reminds us that our friend Phil Mathison, local historian involved in the project, curated this display about Tolkien in Yorkshire in 2018.
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
@hulllibraries.bsky.social
Today we celebrate #JRRTolkien’s birthday. #Tolkien has long been my favorite author, ever since I purchased #TheHobbit from the Scholastic #book club flyer in 6th grade. Reading The Hobbit and #LordoftheRings inspired me to become a writer…
January 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Today we celebrate #JRRTolkien’s birthday. #Tolkien has long been my favorite author, ever since I purchased #TheHobbit from the Scholastic #book club flyer in 6th grade. Reading The Hobbit and #LordoftheRings inspired me to become a writer…
Okay, so . . . intro post. JRRTolkien's Legendarium, Doctor Who, Detroit Red Wings; baking, David Austin roses, cross stitch, crewel work, occasional forays into other fiber/paper arts. Spelling wonk and grammar-and-usage pedant. Married; outnumbered by dogs & cats. Kind, hopefully.
November 17, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Okay, so . . . intro post. JRRTolkien's Legendarium, Doctor Who, Detroit Red Wings; baking, David Austin roses, cross stitch, crewel work, occasional forays into other fiber/paper arts. Spelling wonk and grammar-and-usage pedant. Married; outnumbered by dogs & cats. Kind, hopefully.
#OTD in 1962
#Illustration for #JRRTolkien's #LordoftheRings #CorBlok (1934-2021). 20 October, 1962.
This apparently shows #TomBombadil & the hobbits, whom he has rescued from the Barrow Wight in the Barrow Downs (*Fellowship of the Ring* Book I Ch.VIII “Fog on the Barrow Downs”)
#Illustration for #JRRTolkien's #LordoftheRings #CorBlok (1934-2021). 20 October, 1962.
This apparently shows #TomBombadil & the hobbits, whom he has rescued from the Barrow Wight in the Barrow Downs (*Fellowship of the Ring* Book I Ch.VIII “Fog on the Barrow Downs”)
October 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
#OTD in 1962
#Illustration for #JRRTolkien's #LordoftheRings #CorBlok (1934-2021). 20 October, 1962.
This apparently shows #TomBombadil & the hobbits, whom he has rescued from the Barrow Wight in the Barrow Downs (*Fellowship of the Ring* Book I Ch.VIII “Fog on the Barrow Downs”)
#Illustration for #JRRTolkien's #LordoftheRings #CorBlok (1934-2021). 20 October, 1962.
This apparently shows #TomBombadil & the hobbits, whom he has rescued from the Barrow Wight in the Barrow Downs (*Fellowship of the Ring* Book I Ch.VIII “Fog on the Barrow Downs”)
Sometimes, you’re just in the right place at the right moment :) #JRRTolkien’s grave with a strikingly suggestive color palette. #LOTR
January 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Sometimes, you’re just in the right place at the right moment :) #JRRTolkien’s grave with a strikingly suggestive color palette. #LOTR
Chris Burkard's photo of a #volcano erupting in the Geldingadalur region of #Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula two years ago made me think of #JRRTolkien's #MountDoom — apropos since #Tolkien was inspired by the Icelandic sagas in his writing of #TheLordOfTheRings (1.7.23)
January 8, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Chris Burkard's photo of a #volcano erupting in the Geldingadalur region of #Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula two years ago made me think of #JRRTolkien's #MountDoom — apropos since #Tolkien was inspired by the Icelandic sagas in his writing of #TheLordOfTheRings (1.7.23)
“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.”
70th Anniversary ⚔️📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 20 October 1955, the third and final volume of #JRRTolkien's The #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, was published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
70th Anniversary ⚔️📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 20 October 1955, the third and final volume of #JRRTolkien's The #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, was published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
October 20, 2025 at 1:56 AM
“Oft hope is born when all is forlorn.”
70th Anniversary ⚔️📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 20 October 1955, the third and final volume of #JRRTolkien's The #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, was published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
70th Anniversary ⚔️📖 #OTD in the #History of #Literature 20 October 1955, the third and final volume of #JRRTolkien's The #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, was published by George Allen and Unwin in London.
For #JULY 2021
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
July 28, 2025 at 1:28 PM
For #JULY 2021
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
‘The Battle of Dagorlad’
John Howe (b. 1957)
illustrated edition of #JRRTolkien's *#UnfinishedTales* (HarperCollins 2020)
Reproduced, *Tolkien Calendar 2021* (HarperCollins) for July
#illustration #illustrationart #illustrationartists #JohnHowe #battle
The only one someone might question would be the inclusion of Bukowski. And while I cannot and will not defend the man's actions in his personal life, I can wholly recommend this book.
June 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The only one someone might question would be the inclusion of Bukowski. And while I cannot and will not defend the man's actions in his personal life, I can wholly recommend this book.
"My friends. You bow to no one."
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, hit the 🇺🇸. It won 11 Oscars.
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, hit the 🇺🇸. It won 11 Oscars.
December 17, 2025 at 2:32 AM
"My friends. You bow to no one."
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, hit the 🇺🇸. It won 11 Oscars.
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, hit the 🇺🇸. It won 11 Oscars.
@tolkiensociety.org: "On 9.21.37, #JRRTolkien's #TheHobbit was published: the book tells of hobbit #BilboBaggins & his journey with 13 dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon Smaug; it's sold over 100 million copies & is one of the best-selling books of all time"
September 21, 2026 at 11:43 PM
@tolkiensociety.org: "On 9.21.37, #JRRTolkien's #TheHobbit was published: the book tells of hobbit #BilboBaggins & his journey with 13 dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon Smaug; it's sold over 100 million copies & is one of the best-selling books of all time"
@tolkiensociety.org: "On 9.21.37, #JRRTolkien's #TheHobbit was published: the book tells of hobbit #BilboBaggins & his journey with 13 dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon Smaug; it's sold over 100 million copies & is one of the best-selling books of all time"
September 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
@tolkiensociety.org: "On 9.21.37, #JRRTolkien's #TheHobbit was published: the book tells of hobbit #BilboBaggins & his journey with 13 dwarves to recover their treasure from a dragon Smaug; it's sold over 100 million copies & is one of the best-selling books of all time"
"The Two Towers" was published #OnThisDay in 1954, the 2nd volume of #JRRTolkien's epic, "The Lord of the Rings," the greatest work of fantasy literature ever; here's the Brothers Hildebrandt's depiction of the Golden Hall of Rohan:
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
November 12, 2025 at 3:07 AM
"The Two Towers" was published #OnThisDay in 1954, the 2nd volume of #JRRTolkien's epic, "The Lord of the Rings," the greatest work of fantasy literature ever; here's the Brothers Hildebrandt's depiction of the Golden Hall of Rohan:
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
'Sauron' do you PAY JRRTolkien's Estate for use of his Name Creation?
Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
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Sauron is appearing on the scene as concerns rise about crime among the most wealthy.
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December 30, 2025 at 5:29 AM
'Sauron' do you PAY JRRTolkien's Estate for use of his Name Creation?
#Bilbo & #Frodo Baggins were both born on Sept. 22, making it #HobbitDay — an occasion for fans of "#TheHobbit" & "The #LordOfTheRings" to celebrate two of #JRRTolkien's most beloved characters; reading those books in high school opened up a whole new world for me...
September 22, 2025 at 11:10 PM
#Bilbo & #Frodo Baggins were both born on Sept. 22, making it #HobbitDay — an occasion for fans of "#TheHobbit" & "The #LordOfTheRings" to celebrate two of #JRRTolkien's most beloved characters; reading those books in high school opened up a whole new world for me...
January 1, 2024 at 5:28 PM
"My friends. You bow to no one."
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, was released in 🇺🇸
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, was released in 🇺🇸
December 17, 2024 at 12:37 AM
"My friends. You bow to no one."
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, was released in 🇺🇸
⚔️ #OTD in #Film #History 17 December 2003, #PeterJackson's third and final film of his adaptation of #JRRTolkien's #LordOfTheRings, THE RETURN OF THE KING, starring #ElijahWood, #ViggoMortensen, and #IanMcKellen, was released in 🇺🇸
"The Two Towers" was published #OnThisDay in 1954, the second volume of #JRRTolkien's epic, "The Lord of the Rings," the greatest work of fantasy literature ever written & there's no substitute for reading the books:
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
November 11, 2024 at 10:44 PM
"The Two Towers" was published #OnThisDay in 1954, the second volume of #JRRTolkien's epic, "The Lord of the Rings," the greatest work of fantasy literature ever written & there's no substitute for reading the books:
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
tolkiengateway.net/wiki/The_Two...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two...
This is totally wrong and dangerousfor citizens. As is the f'ed up use of one of JRRTolkien's invented words for this 🐂💩 company. #Resist ✊
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
Wake the hell up America!
Palantir has secured a federal contract to centralize our most sensitive info. It’s like no other! It will put together 👇
Bank accounts
Social Security
Medical claims
Tax filings
Student debt
Immigration status
We’re in dangerous times!
Wake the hell up America!
Palantir has secured a federal contract to centralize our most sensitive info. It’s like no other! It will put together 👇
Bank accounts
Social Security
Medical claims
Tax filings
Student debt
Immigration status
We’re in dangerous times!
June 3, 2025 at 2:30 AM
This is totally wrong and dangerousfor citizens. As is the f'ed up use of one of JRRTolkien's invented words for this 🐂💩 company. #Resist ✊