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.



Saudi Film Commission Expands Local Cinema Engagement with Workshops and Film Nights

Saudi Film Commission Expands Local Cinema Engagement with Workshops and Film Nights
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Saudi Film Commission Expands Local Cinema Engagement with Workshops and Film Nights

Saudi Film Commission Expands Local Cinema Engagement with Workshops and Film Nights

The Film Commission has launched the second edition of its local film community engagement initiative, featuring 12 diverse discussion workshops and four cinema nights across Riyadh, Al-Ahsa, Hail, and Taif.

This initiative aims to foster communication and exchange of expertise between professionals and amateurs, enhance the skills of local filmmakers, and build a vibrant cinematic community through training and cultural activities. Targeting creatives, students, and amateurs, it includes workshops on scriptwriting, directing, cinematography, and production, SPA reported.

 

Cinema nights will showcase local and international films, accompanied by discussions promoting cinema as a cultural and artistic medium.

This initiative reflects the commission's commitment to collaborative efforts with local cultural institutions, art centers, cultural associations, and educational bodies, promoting sustainability in cultural impact and highlighting regional heritage.

The first edition of this initiative had a significant impact, comprising 35 workshops across the Kingdom, with over 800 participants and more than 100 hours of discussions.

This initiative is part of the Film Commission's ongoing efforts to develop the local film industry and strengthen ties with experts, academics, and critics.