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New Tolkien Book

The Independent is reporting (in " Tolkien Jr completes Lord of Rings") that Christopher Tolkien has finished work on a new novel by his father, J.R.R. Tolkien: The Children of Húrin. Set to be released by HarperCollins on April 17th, the book

...is likely to be a publishing sensation, particularly as it is illustrated by veteran Middle Earth artist Alan Lee, who won an Oscar for art direction on Peter Jackson's third film The Return of The King. Lee provided 25 pencil sketches and eight paintings for the first edition of the book...

For more information: Tolkien Library - The Children of Húrin - FAQ

— michael | March 27, 2007 02:28 PM | Reading rants & raves

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For those who wish to win a deluxe Children of Hurin signed by Christopher Tolkien and Alan Lee, make sure to attend the on line Children of Hurin Release Party, where the whole world will join in to celebrate the release of the new Tolkien book. There are fantastic prizes to be won and all major Tolkien scholars and artists will attend the celebration! Don't miss this event: www.tolkienlibrary.com

Posted by Pieter Collier on April 02, 2007 at 05:16 AM