The 21st centurys first Tolkien Calendar features twelve newly commissioned paintings based on The Lord of the Rings by renowned Tolkien artist John Howe.

The Tolkien Calendar 2001 features 13 brand new paintings from John Howe, creator of the famous `Gandalf jacket and designer on the forthcoming Lord of the Rings Movie Trilogy . The paintings are all based on Tolkiens classic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings and the overall design of this years calendar features input from the artist himself.