How Do You Become A Lord Of The Rings Fan?
Lord Of The Rings (LOTR) is one of the quintessential fantasy stories of our age. This is a brief guide on how to become a part of the LOTR fandom. • Read all three books. They are: • The Fellowship of the Ring • The Two Towers • The Return of the King • Watch all the movies and preferably the extended editions. Take notes–on paper or in your head–of the similarities and differences of the books and movies. Ask yourself why they may have left certain parts out or embellished upon an aspect of the story, such as Liv Tyler’s character Arwen. Although Arwen plays a fairly minor role in the book, the movies feature her as one of the major characters. • Get into an aspect of the LOTR merchandise – action figures, miniatures, prop replicas, costumes, video games, etc. This is an optional step since some people view it as creepy. It’s up to you to decide if “merch” collecting is a big part of fandom. • Join one of the many online LotR fan clubs and forums. A forum is an excellent way to com
“The Lord of the Rings” originated in the imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien, who penned the book as a squeal to his novel “The Hobbit.” The books, set in the realm of Middle-Earth, have been made as popular movies. These days, it’s easy to get hooked on all things Rings. Step 1 Read “The Hobbit” followed by “the Lord of the Rings” written by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, a.k.a. J.R.R. Tolkien. Amazon sells new and used copies of the books. Step 2 Watch New Line Cinema’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy: “The Fellowship of the Rings,” “The Two Towers,” and “Return of the King” or Warner Studios animated trilogy entitled “The Hobbit,” “The Lord of the Rings,” and “The Return of the King.” Step 3 Take a virtual your of Middle-Earth with Bilbo Baggins as your guide. The Lord of the Rings Fanatics Network hosts several mini-tours and one long complete tour. Step 4 Join the online Lord of the Rings community at The Lord of the Rings Fanatics Network (see Resources below). This virtual middle earth website
