Best J.R.R. Tolkien Sites
Readers have loved the works of J.R.R. Tolkien for decades since he first published The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. But the release of the blockbuster “Fellowship of the Rings” in 2001 followed by The Two Towers and the Return of the King sparked a new interest from a new generation. Tolkien fan sites sprang up all across the Internet. With the coming release of The Hobbit, no doubt more interest will be generated in the works of Tolkien. Here are some of the best sites regarding Tolkien and not specifically his writing or the movies.
The Tolkien Society
A Gathering of Friends
Formed in 1969, The Tolkien Society seeks to further interest in the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The Tolkien Society is based in the United Kingdom but has an international membership. Bringing together like minds at national gatherings members review and discuss the life and works of Tolkien.
Events and Discussions > > > tolkiensociety.org
Tolkien Online
Tolkien resources for fans
JRR Tolkien, creator of Middle-earth, was one of the greatest writers and scholars of the twentieth century. Tolkien’s work remains as popular and vital today as when it first appeared. Links are included to The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings books as well as to the Silmarillion and the LOTR movies. A great list of resources for any Tolkien fan.
All things Tolkien > > > tolkien-online.com
Tolkien Books
Celebrating Eighty Years of The Hobbit
Search for and purchase the works of J.R.R. Tolkien as well as works about him. While The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings are Tolkien’s best know works, he wrote other works based in Middle Earth. Exclusive print on demand books are only available from this site.
The Official Online Book Shop > > > tolkien.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
The Grey Havens
The Ultimate J.R.R. Tolkien Resource Page
It’s been a while since this site has been updated, but we expect activity to pick up once promotion for The Hobbit is in full swing. Read about hobbits, balrogs, dwarves and elves. Spend some time re-reading the tales found in the midst of Tolkien’s work and sing along with some of the hobbits’, and others’ favorite songs.
Tolkien Resources and Links > > > tolkien.cro.net/
Planet Tolkien
UK’s largest resource for J.R.R. Tolkien literature discussion and fan information
Featured on such sites as: Znet, BBC News, Salon.com, Amazon.com, Silicon.com, LordoftheRings.com, Planet Tolkien has grown to a community of over twelve thousand active members. Read up on the lastest movie news, research Tolkien and his works, generate your Hobbit name and chat with other Tolkien fans.
Speak friends, and enter > > > planet-tolkien.com
The Hobbit Movie
The latest news from Hobbiton
Recently acquired by the good folk at Planet Tolkien, The Hobbit Movie keeps you up to date with videos and news regarding the filming and production of The Hobbit. Get the latest on casting information as well as news and rumors of the movie. See the latest videos. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.
There and back again > > > Hobbit-Movie-News.com
Hobbit Movie News
Blogging the latest updates
Get more details images and videos of the upcoming movie. Learn more about the cast and production from a blogger following the current news. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook. The site is still young but is updated as news comes out.
A new gathering place for Tolkien fans > > > hobbitmovienews.com/
Tolkien Gateway
The definitive source for Tolkien information
Tolkien Gateway is essentially your Wikipedia page for all things related to J.R.R. Tolkien and his works. Here you can find biographical information about Tolkien as well as learn more about his writings. You’ll find all you wanted to know about Tolkien, but if that isn’t enough there are dozens of links to find out even more.
An encyclopedia of Tolkien > > > tolkiengateway.net/wiki/J.R.R._Tolkien
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