Art & Artists Inspired by J.R.R.Tolkien

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Post by Merry »

TOR.n posted this link today to John Howe's site:

http://www.john-howe.com/stuff/gallery/ ... ge_id=1595

It's a picture of a BEAUTIFUL fern brooch that Mr. Howe has fashioned, one hundred of which will be on sale at St. Ursanne. Lucky, lucky people who get to go there!
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Lovely, isn't it!
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Yes I agree. Nice to see 'other' artistic talents from Howe. :D
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Re: New Tolkien Calendar

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That pendant is amazing :D . You can buy it from the Saint-Ursanne online shop. I've nearly ordered it a couple of times since I saw it on TorN and as I type this I'm wondering what on earth's stopping me. It's fabulous!
Parmastahir wrote:Received and created a listing for a 2007 Hobbit calendar from Australia this week. It is an excellent calendar from Colin Williams. The illustrations are great, the production quality is top notch, and it's simply different from all of the others that I have collected. Prior to finding it on eBay, had not heard of this one or its illustrator. Could not find a website or email address for him, so have written to him to find out more about his work. Has anyone here any information on Colin Williams (Annandale, NSW, Australia)? Thanks!

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I wish I could help but I've never come accross him before either. Nice line-drawing on the front of the calendar :D .
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CotM for August

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Hello to all -

It's August so I updated the Calendar of the Month feature. This month's is another rare one. Hope you like it and that everyone is enjoying the summer.

Also, found out A BUNCH about Colin Williams and his calendar. Will post more on that in the not-too-distant future.

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www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars
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Thanks for the update! I especially like the illustration of Gandalf for Cervenec (May?).
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Post by Parmastahir »

Perhaps this is a question for a moderator?

I am wondering if it would be OK with everyone if I started a new thread specifically for Tolkien Calendars? As a relative newcomer (albeit one who feels quite at home here given the reception and responses that I have received - thag you very buch!), I do not wish to presume that I should or may do so.

What do members here think of this? Thanks for your comments!

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Post by Merry »

We're glad you feel at home here, Parmastahir! We make decisions by consensus in the back room, so we'll get back to you soon.
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Post by Riv Res »

Parmastahir wrote:Perhaps this is a question for a moderator?

I am wondering if it would be OK with everyone if I started a new thread specifically for Tolkien Calendars? As a relative newcomer (albeit one who feels quite at home here given the reception and responses that I have received - thag you very buch!), I do not wish to presume that I should or may do so.

What do members here think of this? Thanks for your comments!

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Hi Parmastahir!

This idea does sound interesting, but can you please share your own ideas for this calendar thread. What would be the purpose?

Discussion?

Comparison?

A place to share what is out there?

I know I have seen some WONDERFUL Tolkien calendars over the years and sharing them and discussing them might be fun for all.

Thoughts?
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Tolkien Calendar Thread

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Hi Riv Res -

All of that and more, basically.

I am completely OCD when it comes to Tolkien calendars. Such a thread would be a place for fellow calendar fanatics and those with passing interest to share and find information. Every month, I notify everyone of the new Calendar of the Month, for instance. It is usually a rare calendar that people will probably not otherwise see the illustrations of.

My thought was that there have been many replies to the Tolkien calendar posts that I have made in this thread. This seems to indicate an interest in them (or else it's simply that this is something new in the thread and has reawakened interest and discussion?) But this thread is so long (9 pages, currently) that this specific topic may either get lost in here or wind up dominating the discussions.

I am having fun and others have shown an interest in the topic. So I will certainly keep posting no matter what the decision!

It's about time for me to shoot the calendar for September and get those images ready to post. And look for more information on Colin Williams in the not-too-distant future, too.

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Post by Cheyenne Angel »

John Howe in St-Ursanne :

Interview with Cédric Cerf - project coordinator Saint-Ursanne La Fantastique - John Howe 2007 (16.09.07)
here

Interview with John Howe in Saint-Ursanne, Switzerland (07.09.07)
here
and of course many other things very interresting :oops:

and more of Saint-Ursanne "Middle Ages meets Middle-earth"
here
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Post by Iolanthe »

I see Beren's keeping up with events at Tolkienlibrary.com :D . Thanks CA!

That dragon curled around the bridge at Saint-Ursanne is pretty amazing. I wish there was a photo of the other side.
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Iolanthe wrote:I see Beren's keeping up with events at Tolkienlibrary.com :D . Thanks CA!

That dragon curled around the bridge at Saint-Ursanne is pretty amazing. I wish there was a photo of the other side.
Will try. 8) But don't expect me to hang from a rope just to get a good picture. :wink: Hope you don't mean from under :shock: the bridge at least. :lol:
I will myself, thanks to an amazingly nice V-W member :worship: , stay in the house with the unicorn. 8) I don't have a digital camera, so it will take some time and technical assistance to post pictures after my visit, but I suspect others could post too.
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Post by Iolanthe »

Fantastic - we'll be patient and any help you need just ask! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time Estel :D .
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"New" Tolkien Calendar

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Discovered (and collected) a previously undiscovered Tolkien calendar. It is a variant of the 1977 calendar published in New Zealand. Check it out at:

www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars

As it winds down, hope everyone's summer was great.

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