New 'Lord of the Rings' Edition to Include Tolkien Artwork

This combination photo shows an upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, left, and a 1967 photo of Tolkien. (Houghton Mifflin via AP, left, and AP Photo)
This combination photo shows an upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, left, and a 1967 photo of Tolkien. (Houghton Mifflin via AP, left, and AP Photo)
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New 'Lord of the Rings' Edition to Include Tolkien Artwork

This combination photo shows an upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, left, and a 1967 photo of Tolkien. (Houghton Mifflin via AP, left, and AP Photo)
This combination photo shows an upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, left, and a 1967 photo of Tolkien. (Houghton Mifflin via AP, left, and AP Photo)

An upcoming edition of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy will include paintings, drawings and other illustrations by the British author for the first time since it was published in the mid-1950s.

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Books & Media announced Thursday that the new version will come out Oct. 19. Deb Brody, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s vice president and publisher, noted that Tolkien was already known for his illustrations which appeared in “The Hobbit” and that his artwork for “The Lord of the Rings” had been exhibited in 2018 in New York, Paris and in Oxford, England.

“Yet the author himself was characteristically modest, dismissive of the obvious and rare artistic talent he possessed despite having had no formal training,” Brody said in a statement. “This modesty meant that relatively little else of his artwork was known of or seen during his lifetime, and generally only in scholarly books afterwards.”

“The Lord of the Rings” books, which include “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers” and “The Return of the King,” are among the best-selling fantasy novels in history. They were adapted into a blockbuster trilogy of films by director Peter Jackson.



Tourists Explore Al-Ahsa's Rich Heritage During Eid Celebrations

Tourists explore Al-Ahsa's rich heritage during Eid celebrations. (SPA)
Tourists explore Al-Ahsa's rich heritage during Eid celebrations. (SPA)
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Tourists Explore Al-Ahsa's Rich Heritage During Eid Celebrations

Tourists explore Al-Ahsa's rich heritage during Eid celebrations. (SPA)
Tourists explore Al-Ahsa's rich heritage during Eid celebrations. (SPA)

During Eid al-Fitr, the archaeological and historical landmarks of Al-Ahsa Governorate emerge as popular destinations for citizens, residents, and visitors seeking enjoyable exploration of the region's rich heritage.
Dr. Sattam Al-Wahb, a faculty member at the King Faisal University, highlighted the diverse tourist, heritage, and historical assets of Al-Ahsa Governorate, including its historic palaces and abundant natural resources, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday.
The UNESCO-listed Al-Ahsa Oasis, with its blend of natural, historical, and archaeological landmarks, has become a popular destination during Eid al-Fitr, attracting visitors from across the Kingdom and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.