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    This is a list of resources on the net which people who are interested in the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien, as well as in this modification project, might find useful. It is by no means complete, so if you know of a site that you feel should be on this list, please feel free to suggest it.

    A list of Tolkien related resources on the net:

    The Man and His Works:

    A Tolkien Biography - A short Tolkien Biography.

    A Chronological Bibliography - A Chronological Bibliography of the Writings of J.R.R. Tolkien compiled by Åke Bertenstam. Very extensive.

    A Shorter Bibliography - A shorter bibliography than the one above, containing only J.R.R. Tolkien’s most important works.

    The New Shadow - Tolkien’s abandoned sequel to the Lord of the Rings.

    Societies and Organisations:

    The Tolkien Society - An international organisation for the encouragement and furthering of interest in the life and works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

    The Mythopoeic Society - An international society for the discussion and enjoyment of fantastic and mythic literature, especially the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Charles Williams.

    Reference Guides:

    Encyclopedia of Arda - A reference guide to all things Tolkien. Generally very reliable.

    Annals of Arda and The Thain’s Book are two other reference guides which may be of interest.

    The Languages & Writing Systems of Middle-earth:

    Ardalambion - The definitive site about the created languages of Middle-earth.

    Dragon Flame - Downloadable Sindarin dictionary, including the entire Sindarin corpus.

    English - Quenya, Quenya - English & Quenya Reverse Wordlist - Quenya wordlists as .pdf's, by Helge Fauskanger.

    Lord of the Rings Fonts - Downloadable fonts, both inspired by Tolkien's invented writing systems, and by the films.

    Amanye Tenceli - A site dedicated to the writing systems of Aman, the Tengwar and the Sarati. By Måns Bjørkman.

    Tolkien Related Projects:

    The Chamber of Records - My own site and project dedicated to the lore of J.R.R. Tolkien, and Middle-earth related modifications & games. Shameless advertising.

    Middle Earth DEM Project - A project which aims to create a digital elevation model (DEM) of Middle-earth, and to map it in every feasible aspect.

    The Minas Tirith Project - The goal of this project is to make the whole city of Minas Tirith, as seen in the films by Peter Jackson, fully detailed in 3d.

    Tolkien Related Essays:

    Arms and Armour in J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth - An interesting essay on the weapons and armour of Middle-earth, written by Joe Piela.

    What Is Tom Bombadil? - An essay by Steuard Jensen, about the nature of Tom Bombadil.

    The Truth About Balrogs - Several essays by Conrad Dunkerson, exploring much-debated questions regarding Balrogs.

    Do Balrogs Have Wings? - Essay by Michael Martinez, on another much-debated issue.

    Was the Northwest of Middle-earth Meant To Actually Be Europe? - Short essay by William D.B. Loos.

    Are High Elves Finno-Ugric? - An essay written by Harri Perälä, exploring the similarities between Quenya and Finnish.

    The Unnatural History of Tolkien's Orcs - An essay by Tyellas, dealing with everyone's favourite servants of evil: the Orcs.
    Last edited by Amroth; December 03, 2006 at 11:30 AM.

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    Added some essays to the first post. The first is about the enigma that is Tom Bombadil, the two following are about Balrog-related issues, and the last is on the similarities between Quenya and Finnish.

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    Added two links to the first post. The first is a link to a short essay on whether or not northwestern Middle-earth corresponds to Europe, written by William D.B. Loos; the second is an analysis by Magnus Åberg on the language of the Dwarves, Khuzdûl.

    Edit: Added a link to The Mythopoeic Society.

    Apoc
    Last edited by Amroth; January 12, 2006 at 12:46 AM.

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    Added a link to an essay entitled The Unnatural History of Tolkien's Orcs. By Tyellas.

    Apoc
    Last edited by fatsheep; February 12, 2006 at 01:57 PM.

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    Added a link to a site called Amanye Tenceli, which is dedicated to the writing systems of Aman, the Tengwar and the Sarati. By Måns Bjørkman.

    Apoc

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    First post updated.

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