I’m surprised they don’t sell prints.
Rarely Seen Paintings by J.R.R. Tolkien
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#32Such lovely style of painting. By looking at them without knowing the artist, I'd assume it's from someone who's really positive towards life.
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#33There is a hike here In South Africa called the Amathole trail [0]. It is a Gruelling 106km hike. Fans of Tolkien say the hike and Forrest in the Amathole mountains [1] could be straight out of middle earth. [0] https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/travel/20... [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amathole_Mountains
I felt very similar feelings hiking in New Zealand south island, specifically Routeburn track (one of my favourite bushwalks to date)
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#34I've been listening to the audiobook of the Silmarillion while on a run or doing chores. At first I thought "this has to be the worst idea" since I found myself going back constantly and re-listening to bits to find out who was being referenced in some long description or I'd lose track of what happened entirely. However, I've since decided that this must be the best way to enjoy all the little detail. Each re-listen…
I first read the Silmarillion 20 years ago and then re-read it last year. What struck me is how short it actually is, compared to the sense of scale that I remembered. Of course the Silmarillion is cherrypicked from decades of manuscripts, so I guess it shouldn't be surprising that it conveys a sense of mythological world-building depth beyond its page count.
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#35Earlier quoted context omitted.
I found the LOTR movies completely missed the essence and magic of the books and I see them as little more than cliche-ridden hollywood garbage. I can't possibly imagine Tolkien being happy about such depraved debasement of his life's work. The only adaptation of Tolkien's work that I think does justice to it and captures part of Tolkien's spark, are the albums of the Austrian black metal band "Summoning".
Watching Leg-o-Lamb surf in the battle of Helm's Deep kinda ripped me back to "this is just a movie". Jackson should just snip that out and burn the footage of it. These days, I tend to just put LotR on with the sound off, as moving wallpaper.
You should try the Russian subtitling of Helm’s Deep for some comic relief
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#36Earlier quoted context omitted.
I'm a fan of Jackson's LOTR, but his Hobbit was almost a complete failure (in my opinion). Radical departures from feel, and yes, plot, of the book.
I found the LOTR movies completely missed the essence and magic of the books and I see them as little more than cliche-ridden hollywood garbage. I can't possibly imagine Tolkien being happy about such depraved debasement of his life's work. The only adaptation of Tolkien's work that I think does justice to it and captures part of Tolkien's spark, are the albums of the Austrian black metal band "Summoning".
In the "Letters of Tolkien" you see a couple of references to screen-plays where he's very critical of changes, condensing, etc. But also a memorable entry in which he says:
"Stanley & I have agreed on our policy : Art or Cash. Either very profitable terms indeed; or absolute author’s veto on objectionable features or alterations."
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#37Tolkien would have been a good friend. Maybe he was Tom Bombadil. I mean, because that happens so often, the author is mirrored in a character. Tom is kind and generous, but with a serious hidden side. Deep and a bit scary. Maybe Tolkien had a hidden side. I'd like to have known him. His craft, 1000x polished, we see that. But the man. To talk with him. That must be honey and cream. Tolkien, Lewis and Lovecraft all w…
Dunsany is wonderful too. The King of Elfland’s Daughter is charming and a masterpiece. Oh to go beyond the fields we know.
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#38There is a hike here In South Africa called the Amathole trail [0]. It is a Gruelling 106km hike. Fans of Tolkien say the hike and Forrest in the Amathole mountains [1] could be straight out of middle earth. [0] https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/travel/20... [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amathole_Mountains
I felt very similar feelings hiking in New Zealand south island, specifically Routeburn track (one of my favourite bushwalks to date)
Funny that
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#39His drawing skill is surely impressive
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#40Such lovely style of painting. By looking at them without knowing the artist, I'd assume it's from someone who's really positive towards life.
Tolkien's essay On Fairy-stories describes specific theory and concept about the role in life of fantasy fiction, myth, etc., which includes positive aspects and makes sense of the painting aesthetic.