About the Author

Lynnette Porter is a member of the Tolkien Society and the US Popular Culture Association. With an interest in Tolkien's works spanning more than 30 years, her articles and reviews on the subject have been published widely, including in the Tolkien periodical Beyond Bree. Her books include, amongst others, 'Unsung Heroes of The Lord of the Rings: From Page to Screen' (2005), as well as the bestselling 'Unlocking the Meaning of Lost' (2006, reprinted 2007).