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Post by Parmastahir on Oct 9, 2007 5:38:49 GMT -6
I added a new Tolkien calendar to my collection and website last weekend. It is the 2008 Middle-earth Fellowship calendar, and is very unusual in that the illustrations are based on "Tales Twice Told The Folklore of Middle-earth". Only 10 have been printed for members. As always, your comments are welcome! Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendars
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Post by Parmastahir on Oct 23, 2007 6:02:48 GMT -6
Received the 2008 calendar from Eldalie. You can find it in either the chronological or society listings at: www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendarsAs always, would love to hear from you if you have any questions about Tolkien calendars. Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir
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Post by Andorinha on Oct 23, 2007 8:54:57 GMT -6
Hullo, Parmastahir!
The 2008 Eldaie cover art is very nicely done, but I'm a great fan of hobbit architecture and Shire-scapes! I could not find a way past the cover, have you loaded the internal, monthly pages yet? I'd like to see more of this artist...
Thanks!
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Post by Parmastahir on Oct 23, 2007 20:00:16 GMT -6
Hullo Andorinha -
The Eldalie calendar has illustrations from half a dozen artists and the artwork is not solely of Hobbits. If you are interested in Hobbit-related works, then check out the Calendar of the Month feature this month and again in November and December. These are (and will be) the illustrations from Colin Williams' 2005, 2006, and 2007 calendars which are ALL from The Hobbit. Hope you will like them!
Thanks for your post.
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Stormrider on Oct 24, 2007 6:09:37 GMT -6
When the Eldalie Calendar comes up as the calendar of the month, then you will take pictures of all the rest of the months and post it on the website, too.
Have you kept all the monthly pictures attached to those calendars that have been the featured month up on those or would that take up too much of your bandwidth to keep building up all the calendars with all their pages?
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Post by Parmastahir on Oct 26, 2007 6:09:51 GMT -6
Hi Stormrider -
If you are particularly interested in the 08 Eldalie, I will make it a CotM feature. Not to spoil the surprise, but the November and December calendars will be the second and third calendars from Colin Williams "Bilbo Baggins and the Fourteen" series. So you won't see it before January (perhaps appropriate as that kicks off another year).
Yes, I have saved all of the CotM photos but they are on the hard drive of my home computer. The problem is not bandwidth but space. I have only 20 mb of space with the el cheapo (most basic and free) hosting that I have via Angelfire. With all of the calendar and mailer/envelope photos stored there, I will soon be bumping up against that limit. So I will have to upgrade my service from Angelfire (and pay for more space) or find someone else to host it. If/when that happens, I will make announcements.
Thanks for your post!
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Parmastahir on Nov 2, 2007 18:10:32 GMT -6
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Post by Andorinha on Nov 3, 2007 9:51:53 GMT -6
Another "winner," Parmastahir! I especially like the May picture of Bilbo peering out over the tops of the trees, viewing a "fleet" of butterflies! Thanks!
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Post by Stormrider on Nov 3, 2007 17:41:12 GMT -6
I was interested in seeing Bilbo at the top of the trees with the black butterflies, too! I have been working on the same theme myself. Actually I did it a while ago and haven't gotten back to it to add the butterflies.
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Post by Parmastahir on Nov 13, 2007 22:56:58 GMT -6
I have collected a LOT of Tolkien calendars. Now a first for me. I have been working with Ted Nasmith and Jef Murray to create a calendar for Heren Istarion (The Northeast Tolkien Society). Anthony and Jessie, the cochairs of NETS, are having difficulty keeping the Society solvent (without dipping further into their own pockets!) As they have done so much for Tolkien fans (including organizing the '08 MythCon in Connecticut next year) and as I have been wanting to create a calendar, I have taken the responsibility to create this one. All proceeds will benefit HI. Ted Nasmith and Jef Murray have contributed some amazing illustrations (some of them previously unpublished!) I am working with my daughter (a graphic designer) to lay out the calendar. It will be in the Shire Reckoning format with Gregorian dates, moon phases, and important dates in Middle-earth added. You can check out its cover by Jef (and support HI should you order one) at: www.herenistarion.orgThanks! Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir p.s. - I am hoping that a plug for this calendar does not offend anyone or run afoul of any forum rules. It is for a good and completely non-commercial cause. (I will certainly abide by any decisions that a moderator may make!)
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Post by Stormrider on Nov 21, 2007 18:56:46 GMT -6
How did I miss seeing this post! I don't mind a lead to a new Tolkien Calendar posted here. I think others would like to know what is new out there, especially with the holidays coming up.
It sounds like a very interesting project you are working on! It must be fun to work with Ted Nasmith and Jef Murray, lucky you!
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Post by Parmastahir on Nov 22, 2007 19:55:57 GMT -6
Hi Stormrider!
Thanks for the approval of the NETS calendar.
Yes, it has been a great deal of fun working with Ted Nasmith, Jef Murray, and my daughter (Megan) on this project. This past Saturday, she and I laid out the calendar. In the meantime, we have had further communications with Ted and changed out a few illustrations. Today, Megan came to the family Thanksgiving get-together with a first printing of the calendar. We marked up a few edits but it looked pretty good already. Even though I have been involved in this, I am certain that anyone who orders one will love it. It is that good!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!
Away from The Green Hill Country,
Parmastahir
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Post by Parmastahir on Dec 1, 2007 7:01:34 GMT -6
I have posted the Calendar of the Month for December. It is the third in a series titled "Bilbo Baggins and the Fourteen" by Colin Williams. www.angelfire.com/tn3/tolkiencalendarsAlso, please consider supporting Heren Istarion by purchasing one of their 2008 calendars. It will contain illustrations by Ted Nasmith and Jef Murray and be in the Shire Reckoning format. You can check it out here: www.herenistarion.orgFor those who have ordered, we have still to receive the CD with Ted Nasmith's illustrations. It was mailed eight days ago. Even by airmail, I expect it to take 10 day to 2 weeks. Hopefully, it will arrive early next week and we will be shipping the calendar soon after. Happy December to all! Away from The Green Hill Country, Parmastahir
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Post by Stormrider on Dec 1, 2007 7:57:26 GMT -6
I really get a kick out of Colin William's drawings. His characters are so rugged and craggy-looking with sharp angles to their features. Very Grimm-like.
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Post by Andorinha on Dec 1, 2007 8:24:46 GMT -6
Very nice calendar, and having just come in from a long scramble among the boulder fields, I can really appreciate C.W.'s renditions of the rocks!
Thanks, Parmastahir!
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