Tolkien Publications
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TolkienJRR
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Tolkien Publications
I recently discovered that my upcoming book is larger than I thought it would be. I am looking to reduce its size. I have lore and movie-related sections that I would like to submit to a Tolkien-related website, or perhaps a magazine even. Does anyone have any suggestions?
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Voronwë the Faithful
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Re: Tolkien Publications
If by "magazine" you are referring to journals that publish papers about Tolkien, some that I am aware of are Tolkien Studies, MythLore, The Journal of Tolkien Research, VII: Journal of the Marion E. Wade Center, and Mallorn: The Journal of the Tolkien Society. I have had papers published in the first two, and reviews published in the third. I have never submitted anything to the other two, but I believe that like the other three, they are peer-reviewed journals.
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Re: Tolkien Publications
Thanks for the sources. However, I am not sure my material is considered scholarly. I might try over at TOR.net.Voronwë the Faithful wrote: ↑Thu Mar 31, 2022 7:24 pm If by "magazine" you are referring to journals that publish papers about Tolkien, some that I am aware of are Tolkien Studies, MythLore, The Journal of Tolkien Research, VII: Journal of the Marion E. Wade Center, and Mallorn: The Journal of the Tolkien Society. I have had papers published in the first two, and reviews published in the third. I have never submitted anything to the other two, but I believe that like the other three, they are peer-reviewed journals.
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
-J.R.R Tolkien
-J.R.R Tolkien
Re: Tolkien Publications
What’s your book about?
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TolkienJRR
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Re: Tolkien Publications
Well, that is the issue; it is about many things. I am breaking it into two because the first half is about "themes" in Tolkien's works. Such as environmental and political "themes." But I have many other subjects related to "lore." So I talk about how Tolkien viewed his works, his use of hyperbole, especially in The Silmarillion. I look at the positive presentation of Peter Jacksons' film and his exaggerated portrayals. Then I have various nerdy subjects like why the Valar did not help the free people in the war of the ring. I think TOR.net might be interested in some of this.
“I am in fact a Hobbit (in all but size). I like gardens, trees and unmechanized farmlands; I smoke a pipe, and like good plain food (unrefrigerated), but detest French cooking; I like, and even dare to wear in these dull days, ornamental waistcoats. I am fond of mushrooms (out of a field); have a very simple sense of humour (which even my appreciative critics find tiresome); I go to bed late and get up late.”
-J.R.R Tolkien
-J.R.R Tolkien
Re: Tolkien Publications
All these pieces sound individually interesting! But I can see how weaving them into one would be….. incongruent.
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