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notapatsyJanuary 16, 2025

Back in the 1960s, as a twelve year old, when I discovered Tolkien, I used to pore over those maps in the novels (I had the Atlas of Middle Earth, too). I always thought they were done by Tolkien himself. I'm glad Fonstad is getting the credit she's due.

And I didn't know she was responsible for McCaffrey's Pern series, too--which I read in my 20s, and also loved.

arete [OP]January 16, 2025

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Delighted she is getting some long overdue recognition. Her Atlas of Middle-earth is a must have for any Tolkien nerd.

CattitudeJanuary 16, 2025

She also did The Atlas of Pern, which I had in my younger days!