Contributor: Shaun Gunner
Posted by on 27 July 2017

The Tolkien Society’s journal, Mallorn, is looking for contributions in its forthcoming edition, due out at Christmas 2017.

Posted by on 24 July 2017

Composer Paul Corfield Godfrey has received the permission of the Tolkien Estate to use text from Tolkien’s works in his new album, Akȃllabeth and Other Tolkien Works.

17th April marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of The Children of Húrin, the tragic tale of Túrin Turambar and his sister Nienor.

Posted by on 25 July 2017

Finnish film director Dome Karukoski is due to direct the biopic Tolkien in a film that will chronicle J.R.R. Tolkien’s formative years.

Posted by on 23 July 2017

The Tolkien Society’s Oxonmoot is the world’s longest-running annual event dedicated to Tolkien. Taking place in an Oxford college over a long weekend close to Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday in September, it is rightly considered one of the most important events for lovers of Tolkien and his works. Here are just 10 reasons why you […]

Tolkien and the World is The Tolkien Society’s project to deliver Tolkien books to schools and libraries in developing countries. We believe that everyone in the world should have access to Tolkien – donate now to help make that a reality.

Posted by on 27 July 2017

The Tolkien Society’s journal, Mallorn, is looking for contributions in its forthcoming edition, due out at Christmas 2017.

Posted by on 25 July 2017

Finnish film director Dome Karukoski is due to direct the biopic Tolkien in a film that will chronicle J.R.R. Tolkien’s formative years.

Posted by on 24 July 2017

Composer Paul Corfield Godfrey has received the permission of the Tolkien Estate to use text from Tolkien’s works in his new album, Akȃllabeth and Other Tolkien Works.

Posted by on 23 July 2017

The Tolkien Society’s Oxonmoot is the world’s longest-running annual event dedicated to Tolkien. Taking place in an Oxford college over a long weekend close to Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday in September, it is rightly considered one of the most important events for lovers of Tolkien and his works. Here are just 10 reasons why you […]

17th April marks the 10th anniversary of the publication of The Children of Húrin, the tragic tale of Túrin Turambar and his sister Nienor.

Tolkien and the World is The Tolkien Society’s project to deliver Tolkien books to schools and libraries in developing countries. We believe that everyone in the world should have access to Tolkien – donate now to help make that a reality.

About the Author: Shaun Gunner
Shaun is the CEO of The Tolkien Society, having previously served as the Chair from 2013 to 2025. Shaun has overseen the Society's expansion from 600 to over 4,000 members. Shaun regularly speaks about adaptations of Tolkien's works and the future of Tolkien scholarship whilst passionately believing the Society needs to reach out to new audiences. In his spare time he can be found playing video games and Lego, or on X (formerly known as Twitter). He chaired another charity, Mankind, and is a local councillor.