How to Become a Lord of the Rings Fan

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Read all four books.

   You really need to know what's going on before you start telling everyone you are a Lord of the Rings Fan.
   
   The books are long, but it's worth it.
   
   The books are:
   The Hobbit The Fellowship of the Ring The Two Towers The Return of the King
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   Step 2: Watch all the movies and preferably the extended editions.

   Take notes--on paper or in your head--of the similarities and differences of the books and movies.
   
   Ask yourself why they may have left certain parts out or embellished upon an aspect of the story, such as Liv Tyler's character Arwen. , This is an optional step since some people view it as creepy.
   
   It's up to you to decide if "merch" collecting is a big part of fandom. , A forum is an excellent way to communicate with others about your feelings on a particular the book.
   
   Discuss them and try to get inside J.R.R.
   
   Tolkien's head as you read.
   
   If it helps, draw a simple map after reading through the book a second time.
   
   Try to follow Frodo's journey to rid the Middle Earth of "The One Ring". , It is Bilbo Baggins' story 60 years before The Lord of the Rings  takes place.
   
   It is in The Hobbit that Bilbo acquires the Ring. , It is the history of Middle-earth, written by J.R.R. and Christopher Tolkien. , It is a twelve volume series of the history of the development of the world of Middle-earth, written by J.R.R.
   
   Tolkien. , These books include:
   The Adventures of Tom Bombadil The Road Goes Ever On Pictures by J.R.R Tolkien Unfinished Tales Bilbo's Last Song The Children of Húrin ,, All the characters names are exotic.
   
   You may not be able to keep up.
   
   Try searching online for characters' names and dig into the character and it's history.
   
   This is helpful because people will be convinced you know more than Frodo and Gandalf.
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   Step 3: Get into an aspect of the LOTR merchandise - action figures

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   Step 4: miniatures

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   Step 5: prop replicas

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   Step 6: costumes

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   Step 7: video games

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   Step 8: Join one of the many online LotR fan clubs and forums.

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   Step 9: Read the book that brought Middle Earth to life: The Hobbit.

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    Step 10: Read The Silmarillion.

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    Step 11: Read The History of Middle-Earth.

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    Step 12: Read other books by J.R.R Tolkien and / or Christopher Tolkien that are related to Middle-Earth.

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    Step 13: Begin to read the other

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    Step 14: not Lord of the Rings-related

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    Step 15: books by John Ronald Reuel Tolkien and his son

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    Step 16: Christopher Reuel Tolkien.

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    Step 17: Make sure to know the characters names.

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