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If you’re wanting a new copy of The Hobbit, make it a really good one!

If you’re wanting a new copy of The Hobbit, make it a really good one!

Forbes Magazine isn’t somewhere where you’d normally expect to find news about the books of J.R.R. Tolkien, but perhaps they were seeing the investment value in Istvan Hari’s breathtaking handwritten copy of “The Hobbit”. This [...]

Interview with Tolkien Artist Stephen Walsh

Interview with Tolkien Artist Stephen Walsh

Stephen Walsh has the honor of being an artist whose art can be found in hundreds of thousands of homes around the world by way of the popular board game Settlers of Catan. He’s also [...]

‘A Long Expected Journey to New Zealand’ Tour- Claim Your Seat Now!

‘A Long Expected Journey to New Zealand’ Tour- Claim Your Seat Now!

Come join Middle-earth Network as we take ‘A Long Expected Journey to New Zealand’! Arranged by author and photographer, Ian Brodie, our 14 day tour explores ‘The Lord of the Rings’, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected [...]

Tolkien Theme Park to Be Built in Poland

Tolkien Theme Park to Be Built in Poland

Are you bored of Six Flags? Tired of Disney? Ready for a change from your ho-hum old theme parks? Perhaps next time you get the urge to press into a park with 5,000 strangers, you [...]

The Tolkien Inspired Art of Justin Gerard

The Tolkien Inspired Art of Justin Gerard

Hopefully you have had a chance to notice the magnificent new artwork on the MyMiddle-earth homepage. The new background features the work of artist Justin Gerard, who has been kind enough to lend us his [...]

Video of LEGO “Lord of the Rings” at NYC Toy Fair

Video of LEGO “Lord of the Rings” at NYC Toy Fair

Jesus Diaz of Gizmodo recorded this video of the new LEGO “Lord of the Rings” sets at the NYC Toy Fair.  First of all, I love that it’s set to music from the films! It’s [...]

Welly-moot Now Officially Affiliated with the Tolkien Society

Welly-moot Now Officially Affiliated with the Tolkien Society

Welly-moot is a group of Tolkien fans who meet in Wellington, New Zealand to discuss their love of his work. The group was started in 2011 by Middle-earth Network’s own Jack Machiela, but as of [...]

Nicolas Cage Could Have Been in “The Lord of the Rings”

Nicolas Cage Could Have Been in “The Lord of the Rings”

While doing press for his upcoming sequel to “Ghost Rider,” Nicolas Cage participated in a webchat with Empire Magazine readers. Normally, this is not the sort of thing that would stir the Tolkien community or [...]

An Interview with Emil Johansson of The Lord of the Rings Family Tree Project

An Interview with Emil Johansson of The Lord of the Rings Family Tree Project

Move over, genealogy enthusiasts; Emil Johansson has got you beat. This Swedish student’s passion for the Tolkien universe inspired him to create a family tree for every character in Eä. He’s gotten tons of media coverage [...]

Precious Gifts for Your Valentine! Day 2: Flowers, Food, and Drinks

Precious Gifts for Your Valentine! Day 2: Flowers, Food, and Drinks

We’re tired of the same old romantic fare on Valentine’s Day. The usual “flowers, chocolates, promises you don’t intend to keep” have become routine. If you want to spice up your Valentine’s Day with Tolkien [...]