Admin Post: Did you pick up Tolkien or join the Tolkien fandom because of the films?

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"Fandom Voices" is a sub-project of our Cultus Dispatches column, a monthly column about Tolkien fandom cultures and history, where we invite Tolkien fans to share their experiences around a topic. As we continue to explore the impact of the two Jackson film trilogies on the Tolkien fandom, we are looking for "film-first fans" who would be willing to share their experiences with joining the Tolkien fandom in part or entirely due to the films.

Note that we are defining "film-first" very loosely. Did you pick up Tolkien's books because of the films? Did you join the Tolkien fandom because of the films? Maybe you'd read the books but never felt like you wanted to be part of fandom (or never knew fandom existed!) until the films came out. You count too!

Responses will be published on the SWG site, and some will be selected for an upcoming article based this project. You are welcome to respond with as few or as many words as you'd like, and you can remain anonymous if you prefer.

If you'd like to share your experiences of joining fandom during the films, you can find the response form here.

While we are a Silmarillion fanfiction group, all Tolkien fans who participate in Tolkien fandom in all ways are welcome. Please signal boost to other fans and fandom groups, as we want diverse fans to respond.