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Septeraber 1989 / 5356243 891 26 The Journal of the Tolkien Society SepteraBeR 1989 ISSN 0308-6674 m u lla r z n gciioeLfraes poR. contRiBcitoRs M a llo rn welcomes contributions of all types (articles, poetry, artwork, cal­ ligraphy, fiction etc.) on subjects related to, or inspired by, the life bnp works of Professor J.R.R. Tolkien. Prospective contributors, however, are asked to take note of the Copyright statement at the foot of this page; and of the following general guidelines: 1. Qua I i t y Only items which show some o r i g i n a l­ w ill be considered. Length should be pref­ ity and skill will be considered for publi­ erably 1500-5000 words. cation, although there is no restriction Any poetry considered to be of a suff­ on the type of material submitted (provid­ iciently high standard w ill be considered. ed i t re la te s in some way to JR R T) . 4. Artwork 2. Articles All sizes and types are welcome, from Articles should present their subject full page (A4), to half page or smaller in- matter in a clear and readable way, with a text illustrations, borders and ornaments. concern for factual accuracy. As a guide But artwork can only be in black & white: to the approach of the writing of articles, shades of grey w ill not reproduce. Shading they should preferably present some analy­ is best indicated by dots or lines. A mar­ sis or new understanding of the matter gin of at least V (1cm) should be left under discussion; or contribute signifi­ all around full-page artwork - i.e. the cantly to our enjoyment of it. Articles actual dimensions should be 7% "xll" (19 x * which merely summarise or repeat material 27.5cm). Full-page and half-page artwork is that is already available elsewhere w ill best vertically orientated. not be considered; although reprints of Please always put your name in pencil articles appearing elsewhere may be. on the reverse of submitted artwork. Photo- Length of articles: Both long and or other copies are only acceptable if of short articles are wlecome, but should pre­ good guality. Artwork cannot normally be fe ra b ly be between 1000 and 5000 words in re tu rn e d . length. Articles may be divided into sect­ 5. Presentation of Material ions with section headings: this can en­ hance readability, particularly in longer For articles, fiction, poetry etc. a r t i c l e s . contributors are asked to submit typewrit­ Footnotes: These should only be used ten scripts. Typing should be double when their inclusion in the text would ser­ spaced, on one side of the paper o n ly . iously interrupt the flow of thought. Handwriting that proves difficult to read References: Books, articles etc. that may not be considered, and runs the risk of are mentioned in the text should have their being returned unread. Handwritten scripts full details set out in a Bibliography at should th e re fo re be neat and le g ib le , on the end of the article. References should one side of the paper only. Please always be set out as follows: Author; Title; put your name on submitted work. edition; place of publication & publisher; 6. Resubmission of Material year (or date) of publication. For example: R. Foster, The Complete Guide to Middle- Contributions are often felt to be earth, London, George Allen & Unwin, 1978; worthy of inclusion but in need of certain J.R.R. Tolkien, The Return of the King correction/improvements. In such cases the (2nd edition, hardback), London, George item w ill be returned with a report so that Allen A Unwin, 1966. the in d ic a te d changes can be made. Works by JRRT: References can be giv­ 7. Return of Material en by volume, book and ch a p te r, e .g . LotR 11.4. Ill ("The Black Gate is Closed"); Material which is used, of whatever kind, CG ch. XIV ("Of Beleriand and its Realms"). cannot normally be returned. If you require If actual page references are necessary, the return of your work, and/or comments, please give full details of the edition please enclose a stamped addressed envelope used, as set out above. (or for Overseas members, International Abbreviations of titles freguently Reply Coupon(s) , available at Post Offices. reffered to may be used. Common ones are LotR (The Lord of the Rings)} TH (The 8. Letters of Comment A "FoI Iow-ons" Hobbit); QS (The SiI mariI I ion ) > UT (Unfin­ Letters can be on any aspect of Mallorn ished Tales) etc. Other abbreviations in (e.g. content, layout, etc.) and should be the same style may be coined. Other well about 100-200 words in length. Please bear • known works e .g . F o s te r's "G u id e ", in mind when w r it in g th a t they w i l l be Carpenter's "Biography" may be abbreviated printed as fully as possible, and mark your in the text, but please give full details envelope "Letter to the Editor". in a bibliography. If you have more to say on a partic­ 3. Fiction and Poetry u la r article> you are invited to write a "F o llo w -o n " of around 700 words. All types of Tolkien-inspired fiction All material must be submitted to the Editor on the basis that Copyright therein shall subsist entirely in The Tolkien Society, who may publish the same, or not, in whole or in part, as they see fit, save that this shall not preclude the author of submitted works from publishing the same, in whole or in part, whether for gain or not, elsewhere, in any form, provided always that the Copyright of The Tolkien Society be acknowledged in each such publication. 0 p, Gibbs 1974 All quotations from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien (unless otherwise stated) and from other books published by George Allen A Unwin Ltd. are copyright of the Publishers and are re­ produced by their kind permission. @ The Tolkien Society Z raaL L o R .0 26 Contents PAGE Guidelines for contributors ..................................................................................................................... 2 Editorial ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Cock-and-Bull about Epic Fantasy.............................................Madawc Williams. 5 Poem: "Finrod's Farewell to Bbor".....................................................................Peter Buchs................ 16 "The Legendary War and the Real One......................................John A. Ellison 17 "Orchestras of Middle-earth"...................................................................................... Alex Lewis................... 21 The Geographical Relation between Beleriand and Eriador...................................................................................Ronald Kyrmse. 25 On Illustrating Tolkien............................................................................Ted Nasmith................ 28 Splintered Darkness..........................................................................................Alex Lewis.................... 31 Books, Literature, and Literacy in Middle-Earth........................................................................................................Wayne G. Hammond 35 The Religious Ritual and Practice of the Elves of Middle-earth at the time of the War of the Ring................................................................................Michael R. Hickman 39 Poem: Spellbound"...........................................................................................................Lynne Elson....................... 44 Book Reviews: "The Return of the Shadow"......................................Charles E. Noad. 45 "The Annotated Hobbit"................................................. Jessica Yates................ 48 " "The 1990 Tolkien Calendar"......................................Denis Bridoux................ 49 " " "The Treason of Isengard"............................................. " " 50 Mai lorn Mail: Letters to the Editor 50 Where to Write............................................................................... 51 The Tolkien Society .............................................................. 52 Credits Pauline Baynes Cover illustration Steve Lines All title pages save "Orchestras" Lynn Close p.16 Geraint Rees P.20 Lynn Close: "Orchestras" title P-21 Kirby Schroeder P-22 Neil Loughran: Dragon p.24 Neil Loughran: Dwarf Warrior p.33 K. Carmichael: Gandalf p.34 Kirby Schroeder p.43 Lynne Elson: "Spellbound" p.44 Pat Wynn p.47 THANKS more the Editor would like to thank warmly the following people: Steve Lines for his beautiful which 1 managed to receive in spite of the Post Office; Cotterill Office Stationers. 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