023 - Dragons, Balrogs, and Trolls, Oh My: An Interview with John Howe

We learn how a boar's skull inspired the snow troll, talk about the rich visual beauty of Tolkien's descriptions, and learn why reading The Two Towers first can still work out alright! Alan, James, and Sara welcome John Howe — acclaimed Tolkien illustrator, and Concept Artist for The Rings of Power — to The Rings of Power Wrap-up. And you may have signed an autograph before, but... have you ever signed a shoe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alan Sisto from The Prancing Pony Podcast is joined by his co-hosts Sara Brown and James Tauber as they discuss, analyze, and speculate all about Amazon's television adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth! Join the team as they dive into the lore behind the show (or the lore that should be behind the show), talk about their favorite themes and characters, and explore The Rings of Power, all with plenty of nerd humor!