The official Tolkien calendar, this year containing 13 breathtaking paintings inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien-s three ''Great Tales'' of Middle-earth: THE CHILDREN OF H-IN, BEREN AND L-HIEN and THE FALL OF GONDOLIN. Featuring beautiful artwork by Alan Lee, including a selection of stunning new paintings and drawings appearing here for the first time.The official Tolkien calendar has become an established publishing event, eagerly anticipated by Tolkien fans the world over. Previous Tolkien calendars have become much sought after collector-s items, and this year-s will doubtless be an essential purchase for fans everywhere. Published during Christopher Tolkien''s centenary year, it celebrates the peerless stewardship of his father''s work.This year-s calendar showcases 13 full-colour paintings by Alan Lee of scenes from across the First Age of Middle-earth, depicting key moments from the three ''Great Tales'' - The Children of H-rin, Beren and L-thien and The Fall of Gondolin - that were pub