Tolkien Calendar 2022

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This year's official Tolkien calendar features twelve stunning paintings inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien’s *The Silmarillion*, showcasing breathtaking artwork by Ted Nasmith, including new and lesser-known pieces. The calendar has become a highly anticipated event for Tolkien fans globally, with previous editions turning into sought-after collector’s items. This year's edition is essential for Middle-earth enthusiasts, presenting 12 full-color paintings that delve deeper into Tolkien’s creation. The artwork spans the Elder Days of Middle-earth, the Second Age, the rise of Sauron, and the conclusion of the War of the Ring, inviting readers further into this fantastical realm. Critics have praised Tolkien's work, with *The Guardian* noting his creative impact, while the *Financial Times* highlights its mythological comparisons. The *Washington Post* describes it as a creation of singular beauty, and the *Toronto Globe & Mail* calls it a grim yet hopeful narrative infused with mysticism. Ted Nasmith, a freelance illustrator from Canada, has spent over twenty years interpreting Tolkien's characters and world, producing several calendars and recently illustrating *The Silmarillion*. Brian Sibley, a writer and broadcaster, shares a lifelong fascination with Tolkien and the myths of Middle-earth.