Tolkien Calendars 2010

2010 was a pretty good year for Tolkien calendars with 18 issues. If you know of any new calendars not currently listed here, please email me!
2010 Amber

ISBN: 978-83-241-3477-9
VARIANT: “Tolkien Kalendarz 2010 Ilustracje Ted Nasmith" Illustrations by Ted Nasmith. Dimensions: 10 ½ x 11 inches (w x h); not shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 4 Current issue but hard to obtain. (m)
2010 Astrid Nielsch

“Calendar 2010 Middle Earth New Zealand film locations" Photographs by Astrid Nielsch of the NZ locations in which the LotR movies were shot. Printed on C1s (glossy one side) white card stock. Dimensions: 11 x 8½ inches (w x h); white wire bound.

Rarity: 8 50 were created. (m)
2010 Beyond Bree

"Beyond Bree Calendar 2010" After a long hiatus, the Beyond Bree calendar returns! Theme: "Hobbits." Edited by Nancy Martsch and Daniel Smith.Illustrations by Barry Hoffman, Sylvia Hunnewell, Tim Kirk, Octo Kwan, Jef Murray, Ted Nasmith, Amanda Sunderland, Kay Woollard, Nancy Martsch, Louise Ying Chen et al. Dimensions: 11 x 8½ inches (w x h); punched hanging hole.

Rarity: 7 75 were created. (m)
2010 Colin Williams

“J.R.R. TOLKIEN CALENDAR BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 2010" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Clear plastic cover over a bright orange title page. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A4 (8 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches) (w x h); black wire bound.

Rarity: 8 Only 20 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (x)
2010 Colin Williams

“J.R.R. TOLKIEN CALENDAR BATTLE OF THE FIVE ARMIES 2010" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Cover illustration on tracing paper over an orange sheet with the calendar title. Illustrations from "The Hobbit". Dimensions: A3 (11.75 x 16.5 inches) (w x h); black wire bound.

Rarity: 7 Only 80 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (x)
2010 Colin Williams

“J.R.R. TOLKIEN CALENDAR THE LORD OF THE RINGS: BOOK II 2010" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Illustrations from "The Lord of the Rings". Second essay into both LotR and full-color illustrations. Dimensions: A4 (8 3/8 x 11 5/8 inches (w x h); clear plastic sheet over cover; wire bound.

Rarity: 9 Only 7 were created. (x)
2010 Colin Williams

“J.R.R. TOLKIEN CALENDAR THE LORD OF THE RINGS: BOOK II 2010" Illustrated by Colin Williams. Illustrations from "The Lord of the Rings". Second essay into both LotR and full-color illustrations. Dimensions: A3 (11.75 x 16.5 inches) (w x h); clear plastic sheet over cover; wire bound.

Rarity: 8 Only 13 were created as Christmas presents for family and friends. (s)
2010 Desolation of Smaug Productions

“Desolation of Smaug Productions Presents Images from Tales Twice Told The Folklore of Middle-earth illustrated by Louise Ying Chen a calendar for 2010” Illustrated by Louise Ying Chen. Dimensions: 11 x 8½ inches (w x h); white wire bound.

Rarity: 8 Only 12 were created. (x)
2010 Ediciones Minotauro

ISBN: 9 788445 077382
VARIANT: "Tolkien Calendario 2010 Ilustrado por Ted Nasmith" Illustrations by Ted Nasmith. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; corrugated cardboard insert; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 5 Although a commercial issue, these can be hard to find. (m)
2010 Eldalië

“2010 Calendario Eldalië" Published by Eldalië, Swiss Smial (Ticino) of the Swiss Tolkien Society. Illustrations by Cesarina Ciotti, Francesco Amadio, Tamara Garcia, and Roberto Fontana. Dimensions: 11½ x 11½ inches (w x h); white wire bound; wire hanging loop.

Rarity: 7 Unknown number published, but probably not a large number.(x)
2010 Finnish Tolkien Society

"Hobitti kalenteri 2010" Pen and ink illustrations by Elanor,Anna Jääskeläinen, Aulë, Aino, Lotta Raatikainen, Leena Peippo, Yvaine, Eowynofmay, Jaamar, and Simo Nousiainen. Dimensions: 11 3/4 x 8.25 inches (w x h); stapled.

Rarity: 7 It is still possible to order many of the Finnish TS calendars directly from them. Only 100 have been printed. (x)
2010 HarperCollins

ISBN: 0061782734 (US/CAN); 978-0-00-731268-9(UK/EUR)
Illustrations by Ted Nasmith. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; shrinkwrapped.

Rarity: 1 Current year calendar. (m; m)
2010 Heren Istarion

"Heren Istarion 2010 The Northeast Tolkien Society" Illustrations by Jef Murray, Ruth Lacon, Henning Janssen, Sue Wookey, Ted Nasmith. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches (w x h); stapled; punched hanging hole; white envelope.

Rarity: 7 82 were printed. (x)
2010 Rabbit Ridge Art

"Best Places in Middle-earth 2010 Calendar" Illustrations in stained glass themes and colors. Available from Rabbit Ridge Art. Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 inches (w x h); black wire bound.

Rarity: 7 Currently available at their website. 60 have been created so far. Ultimate rarity will be based upon number created. (x)
2010 Sociedad Tolkien Española

“Calendario 2010 Sociedad Tolkien Española" 2010 calendar by the Sociedad Tolkien Española. Cover and twelve monthly cards in a crystal case. Dimensions: case - 5 x 5 1/2; cards - 4 5/8 x 5 3/8 inches (w x h.)

Rarity: 7 60 were created. (m)
2010 Società Tolkieniana Italiana

"STI 2010 la via prosegue senza fine ..." Illustrations by Francesco Bisaro, Simona Calavetta, Anna Cirillo, Maria Distefano, Giovanni Franchi, Marina Fusari, Alessandro Maccari, Emanuele Manfredi, Davide Pagin, Simone Pontieri, and Dario Righetto. Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches (w x h)

Rarity: 7 60 were created. (m)
2010 Tolkiendil

“Tolkiendil Calendrier 2010" Issued by Tolkiendil, a French Tolkien society. 16 pages with front/back covers. Illustrations and poems in French by numerous members. Dimensions: 8.25 x 5.75 inches (w x h).

Rarity: 8 Only 50 were created. (m)
2010 University of New Mexico Hobbit Society

“The UNM Hobbit Society 2010 Calendar" Illustrations by Bethany Abrahamson, Aimee Deans, Katherine Kontos, Madison Sams, and Sam Sonntag. Produced by Cora Brittain. Dimensions: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (w x h); saddle stapled.

Rarity: 8 Only recently discovered.