How were you introduced to Tolkien?

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Originally Posted by Mithadan

I have already posted to say how I was first introduced to Tolkien. And perhaps this should be a new thread, but I am curious.

For those of you who were first introduced to Tolkien via the movies, how did this affect your first reading of the books? Do you regret not reading the books first? And did reading the books affect your view of the movies?

Originally Posted by Bêthberry

Excellent questions, Mithadan!

I'm interested in that myself!

I've searched inwardly at times, trying to see if I always prefer print to visual treatment, as I do with Tolkien. It seems it's often the case, but not always.

If others feel similarly, what sets the Professor's works apart?