Roanoke Times
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DATE: WEDNESDAY, January 22, 1992 TAG: 9201220224
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REACHING TOLKIEN INTEREST GROUPS
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien, and those interested in learning more about the author and his works, can contact any of the following groups:\ The Mythopoeic Society: The grand-daddy of Tolkien interest groups. An international, non-profit literary organization, it is devoted to the study and enjoyment of the works of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis and Charles Williams. The society publishes Mythlore, a quarterly journal, and Mythprint, a monthly newsletter. An annual conference includes papers, panels, a masquerade and an art show. Write the Mythopoeic Society, P.O. Box 6707, Altadena, Calif. 91003.
\ KNOSSOS: A discussion group affiliated with the Mythopoeic Society. The group meets on the third Friday of each month, in various locations in the Washington area. Discussion focuses on not only works by Tolkien, Lewis and Williams but other works of fantasy and science fiction. Contact the group's secretary, John Epperson, 3202 Wellington Rd., Alexandria, Va. 22302.
\ Elvish Linguistic Fellowship: An organization for linguists and others interested in Tolkien's invented languages. The organization publishes a bimonthly journal, Vinyar Tengwar (Elvish for news-letters). Contact Carl Hostetter, 2509 Ambling Circle, Crofton, Md. 21114.
\ American Tolkien Society: An educational non-profit organization dedicated to the appreciation of the works of Tolkien. The society functions as a source for Tolkien-related information and speakers, and sponsors annual "Hobbit Day" and "Tolkien Week" activities. A quarterly journal, the Minas Tirith Evening Star, publishes both scholarly and light-hearted articles and reviews. Write American Tolkien Society, P.O. Box 373, Highland, Mich., 48357-0373. - The Baltimore Sun