 | |
| Tolkien Calendar 2027: The Hobbit 90th Anniversary | |
|---|---|
| Publication Information | |
| Introduction by | Brian Sibley |
| Illustrator | J.R.R. Tolkien, Maurice Sendak, Alan Lee, Jiří Šalamoun, Tove Jansson, Ted Nasmith, Pauline Baynes, Eric Fraser, John Howe, David E. Alter Jr, Vernaudon, Roger Garland, Cor Blok |
| Publisher | William Morrow Paperbacks |
| ISBN | 978-0008805234 |
| Series | Official Tolkien calendars |
| Preceded by | Tolkien Calendar 2026 |
The Tolkien Calendar 2027: The Hobbit 90th Anniversary is the official Tolkien calendar for 2027, published by William Morrow Paperbacks, an imprint of HarperCollins, on 11 August 2026. It features thirteen paintings by a variety of artists based on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit and a introduction by Brian Sibley.
From the publisher
The official Tolkien calendar, this year containing 13 stunning illustrations and paintings inspired by The Hobbit - featuring work by Alan Lee, Ted Nasmith, Pauline Baynes, and for the first time Maurice Sendak!
The official Tolkien calendar has become an established publishing event, eagerly anticipated by Tolkien fans the world over. Previous Tolkien calendars have become much sought after collector's items, and this year's will doubtless be an essential purchase for Middle-earth fans everywhere.
Featuring 13 full-color paintings of scenes inspired by the story, some of which are unique to this calendar, a world-famous roll call of artists including Alan Lee, Ted Nasmith and Pauline Baynes explores J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved work of fantasy. Published for the first time, this calendar also includes a sketch by Maurice Sendak, creator of Where the Wild Things Are.
With a variety of artistic styles on display, this year's calendar is a celebration of the remarkable influence Tolkien and his work has had on artists around the world since its publication, inspiring a creative legacy that has endured across the generations.
Illustrations
External links
- Tolkien Calendar 2027 at HarperCollins
- Tolkien Calendar 2027 at Calendar Club
| Official Tolkien calendars | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1973-1994 | UK | 1973 · 1974 · 1975 · 1976 · 1977 · 1978 · 1979 · 1980 · 1981 · 1982 · 1983 · 1984 · 1985 · 1986 · 1987 · 1988 · 1989 · 1990 · 1991 · 1992 · 1993 · 1994 |
| US | 1973 · 1974 · 1975 · 1976 · 1977 · 1978 · 1979 · 1980 · 1981 · 1982 · 1983 · 1984 · 1985 · 1986 · 1987 · 1988 · 1989 · 1990 · 1991 · 1992 · 1993 · 1994 | |
| 1995-2026 | 1995 · 1996 · 1997 · 1998 · 1999 · 2000 · 2001 · 2002 · 2003 · 2004 · 2005 · 2006 · 2007 · 2008 · 2009 · 2010 · 2011 · 2012 · 2013 · 2014 · 2015 · 2016 · 2017 · 2018 · 2019 · 2020 · 2021 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · 2026 · 2027 | |
| Illustrators of official Tolkien calendars |
|---|
| Emily Austin (2023) · Pauline Baynes (1973, 1974, 2027) · Cor Blok (2011, 2012, 2027) · Jemima Catlin (2014) · Jenny Dolfen (2023) · Inger Edelfeldt (1985) · Mary Fairburn (2015) · Eric Fraser (2027) · Roger Garland (1984, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2027) · Spiros Gelekas (2023) · Justin Gerard (2023) · Donato Giancola (2023) · Michael Hague (1986) · The Brothers Hildebrandt (1976 US, 1977 US, 1978 US) · John Howe (1987, 1988, 1991, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2025, 2027) · Tove Jansson (2016, 2027) · Michael Kaluta (1994) · Tim Kirk (1975) · Alan Lee (1987, 1993, 1999, 2007, 2008, 2013, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2024, 2026, 2027) · Ted Nasmith (1987, 1988, 1990, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010, 2021, 2022, 2027) · Kip Rasmussen (2023) · Darrell Sweet (1982) · J.R.R. Tolkien (1973, 1974, 1976 UK, 1977 UK, 1978 UK, 1979, 2005, 2006, 2017, 2027) |