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| One of the earliest US Tolkien societies, founded in September 1966. The group continues to meet once a month, every month, on the campus of UW-Madison. Please visit their website for current dates, times, and locations. |
| A UK-based, international organization founded in 1969. The Society publishes a bi-monthly bulletin, Amon Hen, along with an annual journal, Mallorn. |
| First organized in 1975. The Society's quarterly journal, the Minas Tirith Evening-Star, began publication in 1967. |
| Both of the above sites were created by Åke Bertenstam. The first lists Tolkien's published writings from 1910 through 2002. The second lists books containing Tolkien criticism published between 1959 and 2004. |
| An exceptional resource for the serious Tolkien collector. Regular updates on Tolkien-related publications. |
| 20th Century Books is a popular culture bookstore and bookseller formed in 1979 in Madison, Wisconsin by Hank Luttrell, specializing in new, used, and rare science fiction, fantasy, comics, mysteries, and other related popular culture topics. They sell books and related through various web-based platforms, including their Amazon store and their Ebay/Half.com store. |
| "Fine art, flying words, and digital imagination." Personal website of Madison artist Jeannie Bergmann. She posts selections from her art portfolio and published poetry. |
| Website of Kathryn Sullivan, award-winning author of The Crystal Throne, Talking to Trees, and Agents and Adepts. |
Blog of Kristin Thompson, author of The Frodo Franchise: The Lord of the Rings and
Modern Hollywood. Thompson interviewed 76 people who worked on Peter Jackson’
s The Lord of the Rings. She examined the scripting, design, and new technologies
deployed to produce the films, video games, and DVDs. She demonstrates the impact
that the movie had on the companies that made it, on the fantasy genre, on New
Zealand, and on independent cinema.
Modern Hollywood. Thompson interviewed 76 people who worked on Peter Jackson’
s The Lord of the Rings. She examined the scripting, design, and new technologies
deployed to produce the films, video games, and DVDs. She demonstrates the impact
that the movie had on the companies that made it, on the fantasy genre, on New
Zealand, and on independent cinema.
Geek.Kon.08 will be held on September 27 to 28, 2008 in Madison, Wisconsin. From
their website: "Our two-day con is striving to provide a gathering place where all geeks
can find their own PG-13 geek fun."
their website: "Our two-day con is striving to provide a gathering place where all geeks
can find their own PG-13 geek fun."