They say buying and reading books are two different hobbies. If so, I like both, but inevitably end up with books sitting on my shelves for years before I get to them.
These are the top 5 books I own that I really want to get around to reading.
https://esraye.com/2026/03/17/5-books-i-own-that-i-need-to-finally-read/
#books #bookstadon #booksbooksbooks #scifi #fantasy #sherlockholmes #thehobbit #carlsagan
“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world”.
Very true, Thorin Oakenshield, very true.
« O Gnomo », 1962
by Antònio Quadros (Portugese artist, 1933-1994)
Cover illustration of first Portugese edition of "The Hobbit" by #JRRTolkien
Livraria Civilização, Porto, 1962
#vintagefantasyart #fantasyart #fantasyillustration #antonioquadros #bilbo #hobbit #thehobbit
Today is Trewsday, the 20th day of Rethe by Shire-reckoning.
Si estuvierais 24 horas 'atrapados' en la Tierra Media de El Señor de los Anillos, ¿qué haríais?
#esdla #tierramedia #middleearth #lotr #lordoftherings #elseñordelosanillos #elsenordelosanillos #hobbit #thehobbit #elhobbit
Royal Mail launch Lord of the Rings stamps with hidden message for fans
A couple more angles of the Thorin Oakenshield / Goblin King diorama.
The majority of the lighting was painted with dry-brushing or over-brushing (same but a "wetter" brush).
#LotR
#TheHobbit
#ThorinOakenshield
#GoblinKing
#GoblinVsDwarf
#Diorama
#DrH
Today is Highday, the 16th day of Rethe by Shire-reckoning.
E.S. Raye
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Vintage Fantasy Art - NOAI
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