Entertainment: Books: Biographies of J.R.R. Tolkien

Anyone who has done even scant research on John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892 – 1973) knows that even though he was a very private man, there is no shortage of biographical information about this famous British writer and medievalist. Hardcover, paperback, digital and audiobooks, letters, and other materials abound. His son, Christopher Tolkien (1924 - 2020) was is extremely protective of the legacy of his father and has only ever authorized one official biography. His father is highly respected as a literary hero and a mythmaker, and he wanted to keep it that way!

Image credit:  Hobbit House, Movie Set, New Zealand: Photo by Jeff Finley on Unsplash

Understandable, however, that did not stop others from publishing their unauthorized unofficial versions. (Even moi! I tried my hand at publishing an unauthorized biographical sketch.) These unapproved life stories (see listing below.) are just as appreciated by Tolkien fans, as the approved biography written by Humphrey Carpenter. Furthermore, the commercialization of  “all things Tolkien” may have started with the success of the “Lord of the Rings” books, but when these works were adapted to film, Tolkien fever infected the masses around the world. A loyal Tolkien-ite can not only build their own personal library, but can purchase puzzles, games, collectibles, and more!!

Tolkien: The Authorized Biography

Unauthorized Tolkien Biographies  ( Name of Author )

• J.R.R. Tolkien: Author of the Century ( Tom Shippey )
• Tolkien: Man and Myth, a Literary Life ( Joseph Pearce )
• J. R. R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend ( Colin Duriez )

• Mythmaker: The Life of J.R.R. Tolkien, Creator of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings ( Anne E. Neimark )
• J.R.R. Tolkien: Artist and Illustrator ( Wayne G. Hammond )

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Source:  Webnuggetz.com

Famous Authors: J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 – 1973), Lord of the Rings Trilogy

A brief bio-snapshot of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien. (1892 - 1973), the architect of Middle Earth, and gift ideas for the Tolkien enthusiast, like the artwork of The Brothers Hildebrandt.

"The One Ring" Limited Edition Giclee on Canvas by The Brothers Hildebrandt! Numbered and Hand Signed by Greg Hildebrandt! Includes Certificate of Authenticity!

• Link to my original article at wizzley.com: J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973)

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Christopher Tolkien, third son of J.R.R. Tolkien and editor of much of his posthumous work, including The Silmarillion, has died at age 95. Thank you for bringing your father’s vision to life through your work. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/HvN26SEHpX — Quenta Endor (@quentaendor) January 16, 2020

J. R. R. Tolkien (1892 - 1973) ~ https://t.co/VwWTF3EcgC ~ This article weaves together fascinating, funny and ordinary facts to create a biographical sketch of John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, the famous British author of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy. #Tolkien pic.twitter.com/6dB3rD4CVw — Treathyl Fox (@cmoneyspinner) January 24, 2020

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