Thanks to director Peter Jackson's blockbuster
three-part cinematic rendition of the Lord of the Rings
trilogy interest in the life-and-times of legendary
Birmingham-raised author JRR Tolkien has never been
higher.
With The Two Towers a massive seller on video and DVD,
fans are now lapping up the delights of Return of the King,
the final installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Here, icBirmingham presents the essential guide to
Tolkien, puts the spotlight on the local landmarks
which helped to shape his work and brings you all the
latest Lord of the Rings news.
