Those looking to read all the Lord of the Rings books in chronological order will have to begin with the universe's creation. Tolkien's The Silmarillion outlines the birth of time and space ...

Professor Tolkien said in his letters that sometimes the most compelling story is the untold story.” That’s what Philippa ...

The novels and numerous stories that have been published to date may not be enough for the most passionate fans, who would ...

best of all, (4) Hostetter’s appendix to the book, on “Metaphysical and Theological Themes” in Tolkien’s writings. Part one, “Time and Ageing,” reveals the great lengths to which ...

a mortal man and an immortal elf who together try to steal from the greatest of all evil beings, Melkor. For the new book Christopher Tolkien, now aged 92, has kept his father's story in the ...

The other book in the Tolkien Illustrated Series is The Silmarillion, the posthumously published collection of stories set in Middle-earth. The Silmarillion is now known as the first of 12 parts ...

the stories still untold within the books, all of that,” says Boyens. “It was just somehow… it wasn't gelling.” The biggest challenge was how are we going to bring forward Tolkien in a way ...

With War of the Rohirrim in cinemas soon, Lord of the Rings writer Philippa Boyens has revealed one Tolkien text she wants the rights to.