We have no Tolkien Rare Book events currently on, but have plans to start again soon. Watch this space.
We sometimes exhibit at others events. If you would be interested in having us exhibit at your event, please contact us. Here are some past events below. In addition, we organised are own very large event with over 500 attendees, Festival in the Shire in 2010. See the link.
Iconic British rock band Nazareth
Announce VIP gig/DVD launch:
14th November 2014
With renowned Tolkien inspired artist Rodney Matthews who has designed the sleeve artwork for the forthcoming Nazareth DVD release. Rodney will be giving a talk on the day about his artwork and there will also be an exhibition of Rodney’s work at Metropolis for one month covering a range of his rock album covers, including his seminal artwork for Nazareth’s 1978 album ‘No Mean City’.
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Festival in the Shire Exhibition, returns to Scotland
11th – 18th November 2013
at the Artist Gallery, 403 Holburn Street, Aberdeen
A celebration of fantasy art including classic rock album covers from Roger Dean and Rodney Matthews. The exhibition includes an exhibition of Album covers for the bands YES, ASIA, Uriah Heap, Nazareth, Magnum and other classic rock bands as well as art for books, posters and calendars. Artist signed prints and posters will be available for sale as well as Tolkien books and memorabilia. Rodney Matthews will give a free talk about his art on Tuesday 12th at 6:30pm and again on Saturday 16th at 6:30pm at the Artist Gallery. Come along and have Rodney sign one of his prints for you. Our other fantasy artist works will also be on display and include; Roger Dean, Rainer Kalwit, Ruth Lacon, Joe Gilronan, Tim Kirk and Ted Nasmith.
For more information including press details, contact MarkFaith@festivalartandbooks.com