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My new Tolkien book has been released!!! The Road Goes Ever On and On A New Perspective on J. R. R. Tolkien and Middle-earth.

Tolkien

Troubadour
It is finally out and available at major retailers. Due to the high-quality paper needed for the colored images, the physical copy usually runs between $34-39. However, the eBook version is under $10. I would love your support if you're able to help.

Link to Barnes and Noble
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The Road Goes Ever On and On|Paperback

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien’s worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its...
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Amazon

The Road Goes Ever On and On: Smith, Jeb: 9781685701253: Amazon.com: Books

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Blurb

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien’s worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its kind to place Tolkien within his proper context, giving the reader a deeper understanding of Tolkien and Middle-earth. Smith takes us on a quest through a wide range of Tolkien’s writings to unlock Tolkien’s perspective—a perspective that, like the elves who have sailed into the West leaving Middle-earth, has faded away from our world.

You will gain an in-depth knowledge of Tolkien’s views on politics, environmentalism, religion, and much more. From the Valar to Hobbits, the free peoples closely follow Tolkien’s sentiments. In contrast, forces under the Shadow represent what Tolkien believed was immoral. Covering a wide range of topics, The Road Goes Ever On and On is filled with breathtaking illustrations bringing Middle-earth to life like never before, making this the ‘one book to rule them all.’

Reviews

Engrossing...Tolkien’s principles—patriotism, Medievalism, localism, Catholicism—are certainly out of fashion today. And yet they’re the foundation for all his books, which have sold hundreds of millions of copies. Mr. Smith does a wonderful job of explaining why modern readers are so enthralled by Tolkien’s reactionary vision. Whether you’re a casual Lord of the Rings fan or a serious Tolkien scholar, every page of Mr. Smith’s book will delight and fascinate. And if anyone ever tells you that fairy-tales are only for children, hand him this book. Tolkien ought to be regarded as one of the great social critics of our time, as Mr. Smith so masterfully demonstrates.
-Michael Warren Davis is an editor for Sophia Institute Press and the author of The Reactionary Mind: Why Conservative Isn’t Enough. You can find him on his blog, The Common Man.

As the popularity of Tolkien's work continues to endure, the importance of Jeb Smith's work continues to grow. This is because of a prolonged siege against Tolkien's work: the attempt to dislodge it from its Christian and Biblical foundations. Jeb Smith's insights are immensely helpful to this and future generations of Tolkien admirers.
Scott L. Smith, author of Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist
 

pmmg

Myth Weaver
Well, its a little pricey to hand out to all of my group, but I know one who ought to have this. Maybe around Christmas.
 
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pmmg

Myth Weaver
Id say keep it colorful and pricey. This book itself is both a reference book and a work of art that Tolkien fans will appreciate having. If it breaks through to get attention, many will want it in the current form.
 

Tolkien

Troubadour
Id say keep it colorful and pricey. This book itself is both a reference book and a work of art that Tolkien fans will appreciate having. If it breaks through to get attention, many will want it in the current form.

Agreed, I had considered doing one without images and on black and white print but with the eBook availability I decided against it.
 

A. E. Lowan

Forum Mom
Leadership
There's always a learning curve. With our third book, we discovered you really can make a paperback big enough to use as a weapon. And! the binding's held up so far. But I don't think we'll get so big again. It makes everything more expensive.

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Tolkien

Troubadour
I have chosen not to renew my contract with my original publisher. As a result, I have released my book "The Road Goes Ever On and On: A New Perspective on J. R. R. Tolkien and Middle-earth" through Amazon's KDP. It is currently being offered at a discount.

https://www.amazon.com/Road-Goes-Ever-Jeb.../dp/1685701256

J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien's worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its kind to place Tolkien within his proper context, giving the reader a deeper understanding of Tolkien and Middle-earth. Smith takes us on a quest through a wide range of Tolkien's writings to unlock Tolkien's perspective--a perspective that, like the elves who have sailed into the West leaving Middle-earth, has faded away from our world.

You will gain an in-depth knowledge of Tolkien's views on politics, environmentalism, religion, and much more. From the Valar to Hobbits, the free peoples closely follow Tolkien's sentiments. In contrast, forces under the Shadow represent what Tolkien believed was immoral. Covering a wide range of topics, The Road Goes Ever On and On is filled with breathtaking illustrations bringing Middle-earth to life like never before, making this the 'one book to rule them all.'
 

A. E. Lowan

Forum Mom
Leadership
This is extremely cool, and I don't know why I didn't make the connection before but when I was doing my research in Medieval Studies, Tolkien was one of the few scholars who'd done comprehensive work in my area. His papers and the depth of his understanding of language are just stunning.

I can't see the back of your book, so I can't see your sources, but I wonder if you've crossed paths with Tom Shippey from the University of St, Louis? Absolutely charming. He was kind enough to give me some source materials that had long gone out of print.
 

Tolkien

Troubadour
This is extremely cool, and I don't know why I didn't make the connection before but when I was doing my research in Medieval Studies, Tolkien was one of the few scholars who'd done comprehensive work in my area. His papers and the depth of his understanding of language are just stunning.

I can't see the back of your book, so I can't see your sources, but I wonder if you've crossed paths with Tom Shippey from the University of St, Louis? Absolutely charming. He was kind enough to give me some source materials that had long gone out of print.

I haven't met Shippey, but it would be an honor. I consider him and Joseph Pearce the premier Tolkien scholars.
 
It is finally out and available at major retailers. Due to the high-quality paper needed for the colored images, the physical copy usually runs between $34-39. However, the eBook version is under $10. I would love your support if you're able to help.

Link to Barnes and Noble
www.barnesandnoble.com

The Road Goes Ever On and On|Paperback

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth has captured the imaginations of millions of readers around the world for generations. He is considered the father of modern fantasy, but few understand how Tolkien’s worldview impacted his mythology. The Road Goes Ever On and On is the first book of its...
www.barnesandnoble.com
www.barnesandnoble.com

Amazon


This is because of a prolonged siege against Tolkien's work: the attempt to dislodge it from its Christian and Biblical foundations. J
Scott L. Smith, author of Lord of the Rings and the Eucharist
Wow!

Well that explains why Aragorn had to genuflect before every battle...
 
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