Jef Murray - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bêthberry · 08-04-2015, 11:21 AM

It is, very sadly, true that he has journeyed to the far green country under a swift sunrise. Confirmed by his wife and posted by Carl F. Hofstetter on the Mythopoeic Society's Facebook page. A sudden heart attack at the very young age of 55. Ted Nasmith also wrote a moving tribute to their friendship and Jef's contribution to the Tolkien community on his FB page.

I knew him slightly--bought Black and White Ogre Country from him and discussed with him his illustrations, which I thought captured the whimsy of the vignettes so well. He was a gracious and kind soul as well as a superb illustrator, although I have to admit that I found his interpretation of Tolkien too rigid and doctrinaire. Our world views were worlds apart. Yet he contributed much to the study of Tolkien and fantasy.

Faramir Jones · 08-05-2015, 06:42 AM

I first found the news on the Tolkien Society's website, a source I trusted. My condolences to all those who knew of him and who cared about him.

It's nice that you were acquainted with him, Bêthberry.

08-04-2015, 11:21 AM	#1
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	It is, very sadly, true that he has journeyed to the far green country under a swift sunrise. Confirmed by his wife and posted by Carl F. Hofstetter on the Mythopoeic Society's Facebook page. A sudden heart attack at the very young age of 55. Ted Nasmith also wrote a moving tribute to their friendship and Jef's contribution to the Tolkien community on his FB page. I knew him slightly--bought Black and White Ogre Country from him and discussed with him his illustrations, which I thought captured the whimsy of the vignettes so well. He was a gracious and kind soul as well as a superb illustrator, although I have to admit that I found his interpretation of Tolkien too rigid and doctrinaire. Our world views were worlds apart. Yet he contributed much to the study of Tolkien and fantasy. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away. Last edited by Bêthberry; 08-04-2015 at 05:07 PM.

08-05-2015, 06:42 AM	#2
Faramir Jones Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lonely Isle Posts: 706	Hail and farewell I first found the news on the Tolkien Society's website, a source I trusted. My condolences to all those who knew of him and who cared about him. It's nice that you were acquainted with him, Bêthberry.