What to Know Before Getting a Lord of the Rings Autograph

Lord of the Rings is one of the most successful franchises of all time. What better way to celebrate its successes than through a meaningful Lord of the Rings autograph?

 

The series takes place in the fictional Middle Earth. It is supposed to reflect planet earth in a fictional past and is home to the epic fantasy story. Continue reading to learn more about this acclaimed series before investing in memorabilia.

 

Book History

 

Lord of the Rings is a fantasy book written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Many consider it a trilogy, although it was published in three volumes. The book serves as the sequel to The Hobbit, which built the world of Middle Earth and gave rise to one of the most epic fantasy novels ever written.

 

The three volumes of this book include:

1. The Fellowship of the Ring
2. The Two Towers
3. The Return of the King

 

Tolkien never intended to write a sequel to The Hobbit. However, the first book’s success led to a demand for more. He wrote the next installment between 1937 and 1949, most of the writing taking place during World War II. The first two volumes were released in 1954 and the last one came out in 1955.

 

The story in the books and films alike follow characters, such as humans, hobbits, elves, dwarves, wizards, and goblins. It centers on the War of the Ring.

 

Lord of the Rings takes place 60 years after the events of The Hobbit. The sequel begins with Frodo Baggins in possession of Bilbo’s magic ring. Fans know that this is the One Ring, the object that wields Sauron’s power. He has been looking for it throughout the Third Age, which has led to evil acts by those who want to possess it. The War of the Ring centers on this item and the power it holds.

 

Movie History

 

Before a film adaptation existed, Lord of the Rings was adapted to radio three times. There are three attempts at transitioning the book to the big screen. The first came in animated form in 1978, which covered the events of the first two volumes of the book. The second was a Rankin-Bass animated special.

 

The third and most popular adaptation is Peter Jackson’s trilogy which stars Elijah Wood. The movies have received many awards and nominations, including those from the Academy. Its popularity and success can be compared to other franchises, such as Star Wars and Harry Potter.

 

Lord of the Rings Memorabilia and Limited-Edition Collectibles

 

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings gave rise to one of the most successful franchises. It also influenced the fantasy genre and literature in general.

While the novel influenced the book world, Peter Jackson’s adaptations influenced the movie world and popular culture.

 

There are many ways to celebrate the movies’ feats. One of the best ways is through Lord of the Rings memorabilia. Collect signed photos from Elijah wood or purchase an Andy Serkis-autographed sign to commemorate their roles.

 

If the Lord of the Rings series is important to you, why wouldn’t you want to honor your interests with highly valued collectibles?