An ad in the March 26, 1938 issue of Publishers Weekly:

“Hobbits are very small people, smaller than dwarfs; they dress in bright colors; they have long clever brown fingers, good-natured faces and laugh deep fruity laughs.” 

An ad in the March 26, 1938 issue of Publishers Weekly:

“Hobbits are very small people, smaller than dwarfs; they dress in bright colors; they have long clever brown fingers, good-natured faces and laugh deep fruity laughs.” 

The Latest from Middle Earth

As Tolkien’s American publisher (and huge Ian McKellan fans), we’re always hungry for new LOTR movie news, and we know plenty of you in the Tumblrverse feel the same way. Here are the articles we’re buzzing about today:
Andy Serkis to reprise Gollum role in ‘The Hobbit’
It’s Official: Ian McKellan to return as Gandalf in ‘The Hobbit’
Elijah Wood to reprise Frodo Baggins role in ‘The Hobbit’
There is also lots of chatter about Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom joining the cast for short cameos!

The Latest from Middle Earth

As Tolkien’s American publisher (and huge Ian McKellan fans), we’re always hungry for new LOTR movie news, and we know plenty of you in the Tumblrverse feel the same way. Here are the articles we’re buzzing about today:

Andy Serkis to reprise Gollum role in ‘The Hobbit’

It’s Official: Ian McKellan to return as Gandalf in ‘The Hobbit’

Elijah Wood to reprise Frodo Baggins role in ‘The Hobbit’

There is also lots of chatter about Cate Blanchett and Orlando Bloom joining the cast for short cameos!

Footage from a rally to keep THE HOBBIT filming in New Zealand

We can’t wait to see how this pans out…!