In Memoriam - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 06-18-2006, 06:59 AM

I think the Hildebrandt brothers were some of the very first to help popularise Middle earth with their interpretations of Tolkien's world and characters--and they did so with integrity and dedication. I'm saddened to learn that Tim passed away, and particularly at such a relatively young age.

Like Child and Estelyn, my 'vision' of Middle earth was not like that of the brothers. Yet, yet . . . .

Once I saw the postcard of 'Gandalf' which Tolkien found on his Swiss mountain hiking vacation, I gained a better appreciation of how the Hildebrandt brothers saw in Middle earth.

Edit: Last year also saw the death of Tolkien's biographer, Humphrey Carpenter. The passing of the first generation of Tolkien fans?

06-18-2006, 06:59 AM	#5
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	I think the Hildebrandt brothers were some of the very first to help popularise Middle earth with their interpretations of Tolkien's world and characters--and they did so with integrity and dedication. I'm saddened to learn that Tim passed away, and particularly at such a relatively young age. Like Child and Estelyn, my 'vision' of Middle earth was not like that of the brothers. Yet, yet . . . . Once I saw the postcard of 'Gandalf' which Tolkien found on his Swiss mountain hiking vacation, I gained a better appreciation of how the Hildebrandt brothers saw in Middle earth. Edit: Last year also saw the death of Tolkien's biographer, Humphrey Carpenter. The passing of the first generation of Tolkien fans? __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 06-18-2006 at 07:07 AM.

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