Death of Karen Wynn Fonstad - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Estelyn Telcontar · 03-19-2005, 10:39 AM

Karen Wynn Fonstad, the author of (among other works) The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-Earth, passed away on March 11, 2005.

For more information, check out these links:

Planet Tolkien's announcement
The One Ring's announcement

Her work in charting and drawing maps of Middle-earth has been an important resource to Tolkien fans worldwide, especially helpful to those who write fan fiction and RPGs. She was also a member of the Éowyn Challenge site's "Walk to Rivendell", where her maps provided the mileage information for many walkers.

We owe her a great debt of thanks; may she rest in peace.

Bêthberry · 03-19-2005, 10:56 AM

That is very sad news, Esty. Fonstad's Atlas of Middle-earth shows just how incredibly precise and meticulous Tolkien was in his description and planning and of course speaks volumes about how he inspires others.

Her work will ensure that she is remembered as one of the finest of Tolkien's readers.

HerenIstarion · 03-19-2005, 12:30 PM

I'm sorry to hear about it.

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Her work will ensure that she is remembered as one of the finest of Tolkien's readers

Yes

piosenniel · 03-19-2005, 02:13 PM

Good-bye, my sweet mapmaker!

~*~ Pio

*raising a pint to you at the Windrose

Carrûn · 03-20-2005, 09:27 PM

Definately one of my favorite references. I'm sorry to see her go.

Nimrodel_9 · 03-23-2005, 05:04 PM

May she rest in piece.

03-19-2005, 10:39 AM	#1
Estelyn Telcontar Princess of Skwerlz Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: where the Sea is eastwards (WtR: 6060 miles) Posts: 7,500	Death of Karen Wynn Fonstad Karen Wynn Fonstad, the author of (among other works) The Atlas of Tolkien's Middle-Earth, passed away on March 11, 2005. For more information, check out these links: Planet Tolkien's announcement The One Ring's announcement Her work in charting and drawing maps of Middle-earth has been an important resource to Tolkien fans worldwide, especially helpful to those who write fan fiction and RPGs. She was also a member of the Éowyn Challenge site's "Walk to Rivendell", where her maps provided the mileage information for many walkers. We owe her a great debt of thanks; may she rest in peace. __________________ 'Mercy!' cried Gandalf. 'If the giving of information is to be the cure of your inquisitiveness, I shall spend all the rest of my days in answering you. What more do you want to know?' 'The whole history of Middle-earth...'

03-19-2005, 10:56 AM	#2
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 5,996	That is very sad news, Esty. Fonstad's Atlas of Middle-earth shows just how incredibly precise and meticulous Tolkien was in his description and planning and of course speaks volumes about how he inspires others. Her work will ensure that she is remembered as one of the finest of Tolkien's readers. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

03-19-2005, 02:13 PM	#4
piosenniel Desultory Dwimmerlaik Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Pickin' flowers with Bill the Cat..... Posts: 7,779	Good-bye, my sweet mapmaker! ~~ Pio raising a pint to you at the Windrose __________________ Eldest, that’s what I am . . . I knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.

03-20-2005, 09:27 PM	#5
Carrûn Wight Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Behind you, counting to 3 Posts: 234	Definately one of my favorite references. I'm sorry to see her go. __________________ "Dic, hospes, Spartae, nos te hic vidisse iacentes dum sanctis patriae legibus obsequimur."

03-23-2005, 05:04 PM	#6
Nimrodel_9 Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Utah Posts: 734	Heres to Karen! May she rest in piece. __________________ .:A friend is someone who reaches for your hand and touches your heart:.