Meditations Through Middle-Earth

A project in Philadelphia, PA by Roman Colombo
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A Year-Long Journey Exploring JRR Tolkien's work and what it means to us.
Backers: 40
Average Pledge Per Backer: $39

Funded: $1,557 of $1,000
Dates: Oct 23rd -> Nov 22nd (31 days)
Project By: Roman Colombo
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Latest News

An Unexpected Achievement

November 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Me, one month ago: Me, when we reached our goal: Me, at the end of the campaign:  (Read More)

24 Hours to go...

November 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I'll still be posting updates, but I can't thank all of you enough. I didn't think Meditations would make $300 let alone over $1300.  Even the Eye of Sauron is excited.  (Read More)

Once more into the Deep

November 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! There are only 2 days left and I still can't thank everyone enough for backing this project. I'm working double time for a Dec 15-20th release.  So, share it with all your friends, family, loose acquaintances, dude next to you on the train.... (Read More)

New Page Format!

November 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello! Four more days and we're over $1300! It still feels surreal that people believe this much in Meditations Through Middle-Earth. So, we've been playing with some ideas, because it is a long book, and started looking at a larger format. I've... (Read More)

Notes on the road to Mordor

November 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm still shocked that we're almost $200 over our goal. But I'm hunkering down and continuing the work. I'll post updates along the way and determine a good publication date. Aiming for Dec 15-20, right in time for Christmas. Something to put under... (Read More)

WE DID IT!!!!!!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it and then some. And we're still going to push forward. We made it to the end of the quest, but now we want to start the return home. At least we know that Meditations Through Middle-earth is safe. Look at that melty ring!  (Read More)

"Look Mr. Frodo, a doorway. We're almost there." Less than $100 to go!

November 9th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm just going to post the image and go hug my cat. Thank you! We're almost there. Sitting at the entrance of Mount Doom. Vacation spot?  (Read More)

We're walking up Mount Doom!

November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We need less than $150 away from our goal. I'm so excited to bring this work to you. And if we cross the $1000 mark early, I'll do some stretch goals. For now, let's just make our way across the Plateau of Gorgoroth. Breathe in that sweet sulfuric... (Read More)

75% Mini-Gallery Reward

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

75%!!!!!!!!!!!! Cirith Ungol, prepare for Samwise Gamgee's wrath

November 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow. We have about two weeks left and are 3/4 of the way there. That lands us, I believe, at Cirith Ungol. Or close enough to use this fabulous image. I'll post the second mini-gallery soon. I honestly didn't expect to need it this quickly! Thank you... (Read More)

Almost 75%

November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We're getting so close! We're basically in Osgiliath: Minas Tirith in the background looking awesome too. So, we just need a bit more of a push. Simple climb up and around Minas Morgul, a hop through Shelob's tunnels, a quick stay in Cirith Ungol,... (Read More)

60%!!!!!! The Beacons are lit!

November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
The Beacons of Minas Tirith We're more than halfway into this journey. And halfway between Mordor and the Shire is...not much. The Eastfold. Prairies mostly. But, we are along the path of the mountains between Minas Tirith and Edoras, where the... (Read More)

Thorin's Company Thanks You

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

We're Almost halfway!

November 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
lAbout 45% of the way from the Shire to Mount Doom, as the Nazgûl flies, lands us...right in Isengard territory. Yikes. But with a little more push, we can find shelter at Helm's Deep. What could go wrong? The Uruk-Hai march on Helm's Deep Oh... (Read More)

The Gallery

November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
So, I was hoping that when I updated the banner image, the older one would be available elsewhere. Since it's not, I'm making this update. As I change and feature more images, I'll add them here so you can see them all in one place. Bag End Hobbiton... (Read More)

We're almost 40% of the way there!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
It's kind of amazing, actually. I'm about 40% through the writing, and we're at about 40% of the goal. When I get to the point where I just can't read or write anymore for the day, I work on images. I believe these are going to be some of the prints,... (Read More)

Two Books Down!

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com

Refusal of Call to Action

October 24th - via: kickstarter.com
That’s the second step in Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey. When Gandalf and the dwarves invite him on an adventure, it’s a hard pass. Until the next morning when something “Tookish” overcame him. The fact that this is part of the... (Read More)

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