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1st annual Northeast Tolkien Society award: The Imperishable Flame Now you all can help select the award recipients by voting for one nominee in each of the categories cited below on on the poll to the right. Each year as nominees are selected we will leave it to you all to vote for the recipient of the award. Voting Ends: June 25th 2006 (editor's note: as other stories are published this info is viewable under NETS Awards on left menu)
The Imperishable Flame will be awarded this year at the VIP reception of The Gathering of the Fellowship event July 2nd, 2006 at 8pm--winners of the award will be announced prior to the ceremony. The nominees for each of the three award categories for accomplishments in 2005 are as follows:
Tolkien and Inkling Scholarship and Study for 2005
Michael Drout: Editor Tolkien Studies, Rings, Swords and Monsters: Tolkien, Wagner, Beowulf (forthcoming recorded 14 part course)
Verlyn Flieger author of Interrupted Music and editor of Smith of Wootton Major editor of this first critical edition.
This important edition includes a facsimile of an early draft of the story, Tolkien's hitherto unpublished Time Scheme and character description, his long essay on the nature of Faerie, as well as editorial Notes and Commentary.
Wayne Hammond/Christina Scull: The Lord of the Rings: A Readers Companion This book is the definitive annotated companion to The lord of the Rings and was originally intended to be only 400 to 450 pages in length. Yet it turned out to be about 900 pages...
Read more of the large body of Tolkien related editorial and critical work by Hammond and Scull
Amy Sturgis -Conference Manager, Past Watchful Dragons conference, numerous talks concerning Tolkien, Lewis, Harry Potter, JK Rowling
Creation: Ancanar creative team Seven years in the making, the independent film Ancanar embodies the spirit of Middle-earth. The creative team behind this endeavor has created a world, language, and culture behind the Rammoth that is intricate enough to make any Tolkien fan proud.
Glass Hammer:
The Inconsolable Secret, Live at Belmont University Concert: recorded as part of the Past Watchful Dragons Conference
SK Thoth: Chapel of Sacred Mirrors Prayformance
Jef Murray Tolkien Artist The Northeast Tolkien Society has established a long working relationship with Jef Murray. His work has graced the covers and pages of our journal Parma Nole and website. He has also brought to life the Gathering of the Fellowship's own logo and donated a multitude of illustrations for our readers to enjoy. Over the last year we have had the honor to work with him and develop a joyous friendship. This nomination is our thanks to a years worth of dedication to Tolkien fan's no matter where their affiliation may be. Jef's hard work and heaven sent vision is what continues the enchantment brought forth by Tolkien and our Creator.
Appreciation:
Phil Goss: Tolkien Calendars
Pieter Collier: The Tolkien Library
Ed Rodrigues: The Gathering of the Fellowship 2003/06
Hyarion: The Tolkien Gateway, Tolkien News.net
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