Lord of the Rings Magazines

This section is dedicated to magazines specifically printed for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit and anything related to the Tolkien classics. Magazines with ONLY SMALL ARTICLES about Lord of the Rings will NOT be included and may be added in the future.

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #18 - FINAL ISSUE

Description:  Exclusive collectible!
Not available on newstands. Never to be reprinted.
Philippa Boyens Storyteller and Collaborator. Gino Acevedo Special Makeup Effects Artist. Peter Jackson Exclusive Update.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #17

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David Wenham Inside Faramir. John Howe Artist at the Right Place, Right Time. Mirek Smisek Master Potter Creates. 

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #16

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Bruce Hopkins Takes his place as Gamling. Sean Astin (part II) on Defining Moments. The Closing Sequence – Peter Jackson Answers the Critics.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #15

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Sean Astin Uncovers the Meaning of Friendship. Genuine Article – Authenticity Reigns in Leather Artifacts. Above the Set with Helicopter Pilot Alfie Speight.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #14

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John Noble on Denethor's Demise. Jed Brophy Offers Tales from the Lead Orc. The Scale Doubles' Heroic Deeds.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #13

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Peter Jackson and the Oscar Question. Thomas Robins on Déagol's Precious Role. A Kiwi's Account of Life on the Set. Viggo interview Part II.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #12

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Viggo Mortensen talks about how playing Aragorn and working in New Zealand has enhanced his knowledge of literature, art, history, and culture. Kirk Maxwell on what it was like training the cast in sword fighting. Kerry Dunn speaks about Middle-earth set painting, and Hammond Peek recounts some of the obstacles he ran into as production sound mixer.

Value: $30

 

 

2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #11

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Karl Urban (Eómer) tells us how The Lord of the Rings changed his life,. Conceptual designer Alan Lee reveals the secrets of envisioning Rivendell, and then bringing it to life. Executive producer Mark Ordesky shares his tales, and “unsung heroes “ talks to sculptor Ra Vincent and carver Sam Genet.

Value: $30


2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #10

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Andy Serkis and the team at Weta Digital talk about the challenges of bringing Gollum to life. Richard Taylor recalls the origins of Weta Workshop and how they got involved with Peter Jackson. Jasmine Watson discusses jewelry design for The Lord of the Rings, and Grant Arthur Rutherford shares some anecdotes from his experiences as the a studio security guard..

Value: $30


2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #9

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Dominic Monaghan talks of making Merry and 17 (no, 18!) things he likes about Billy Boyd, Peter Jackson’s arachnophobia and his plans for Shelob. Craig Parker wonders at his recent cult-fame as Haldir. A host of crew members talk about the challenge of creating Treebeard, and Chris Streeter talks of producing props like Gandalf’s staff.

Value: $30


2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #8

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An interview with the delightful Billy Boyd. Sala Baker on playing the screen’s biggest bad-guy, Sauron. Author Brian Sibley talks of his long time involvement with The Lord of the Rings, and Richard Taylor guides is through thousands of years of Elvish armor and weaponry design.

Value: $30


2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #7

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Miranda Otto on Éowyn and stabbing an Orc. Calligrapher Daniel Reeve and the One Ring inscription, and Brian Massey on being the greensmaster of Middle-earth. Plus a look at working with the horses of The Two Towers.

Value: $30


2003 - LOTR Fanclub - #6

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Legendary actor Christopher Lee talks about not playing villains, and British actor Bernard Hill shares the experience of playing Théoden. Weta-maestro Richard Taylor shows us what’s behind the weapons of the Uruk-hai, and Matt Cooper proves that even lawyers get dream jobs.

Value: $30


2002 - LOTR Fanclub - #5

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Liv Tyler on bringing to life one of the most controversial characters in the film, and Academy Award Winner composer Howard Shore talks of his obsession. Veteran producer Barrie Osborne on the enormous challenges of filming a trilogy, and Lesley Earl-Templeton provides rare glimpses into the beautiful fabrics, flags and banners of the films.

Value: $30

 

2002 - LOTR Fanclub - #4

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John Rhys-Davies looms large as he talks about creating the stalwart dwarf, Gimli, and Viggo Mortensen shares his artistic passions that extend well beyond his recent Lord of the Rings fame. Casting director Liz Mullane tells us about finding Elves in New Zealand, and we talk to props master Nick Weir and continue our interview with Costume Designer Ngila Dickinson.

Value: $30

 

2002 - LOTR Fanclub - #3

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Sean Bean talks about bringing Boromir to life, and acclaimed fantasy illustrator John Howe talks about his tasks as conceptual artist. Visual effects photography expert Alex Funke talks about the old and new SFX techniques, and Academy Award nominee Ngila Dickinson shares the intricacy and beauty behind the movie costumes.

Value: $30

 

2002 - LOTR Fanclub - #2

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The always enjoyable Ian McKellan conjures up Gandalf, and Lawrence Makoare shows us what it takes to be the fearsome Uruk-hai leader, Lurtz. Academy award winning Weta head Richard Taylor shows us what went into making the arms and armor of Sauron, and Weta's Daniel Falconer delves into the inscriptions on the weapons from the movie. Also, prosthetic supervisor Marjory Hamllin gives us a glimpse into the world of makeup effects.

Value: $30

 

2001 - Lord of the Rings Fanclub - Premier Issue

Description: Exclusive collectible. Not available on newstands.Never to be reprinted.
Our premiere issue features interviews with Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, conceptual artist Alan Lee and Weta-wizard Richard Taylor, as well as the first installment of our now regular monthly updates with director Peter Jackson.

Value: $75