John Howe, the illustrator who brought J. R. R. Tolkien's universe to life, is now inviting the world into his mind's eye by setting up his studio in a mediaeval prison-turned-museum in Switzerland.

The Bodleian Libraries’ exhibition, Treasured, offers a rare chance to encounter some of the most extraordinary books, manuscripts and items in its collections.

One should always be careful about asking a person with a rich imagination a question, as the answer could go on for some time. On the occasion John Tolkien, 3 years old, fished for information about ...

Renowned Tolkien illustrator and concept artist for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, John Howe, now shares his creative process from the “Tower of Fantasy” in Neuchatel, Switzerland.

LONDON -- Before Harry Potter and wizards, there was Bilbo Baggins and hobbits. The hairy-footed, diminutive creatures charmed children and adults worldwide when British writer J.R.R. Tolkien ...