Peter S. Beagle (b. April 20, 1939) is a noted American fantasy writer who wrote the screenplay for Ralph Bakshi's 1978 animated version of The Lord of the Rings. This film inspired Peter Jackson to read the books.
Beagle also wrote the introduction for the American printing of The Lord of the Rings, and in 1965 contributed the essay "Tolkien's Ring" to The Tolkien Reader.
Involvement[]
Books[]
- The Film Book of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings (based on 1978 film)
- After the King (contributor)
- More People's Guide to J.R.R. Tolkien (foreword)
Articles[]
- "Tolkien's Magic Ring" in The Tolkien Reader (1966)
- The Hobbit (revised US edition), "About the Lord of the Rings Trilogy by J. R. R. Tolkien" (1982)
- "Tolkien's Magic Ring" in Fantastists on Fantasy (1984)
Filmography[]
- The Lord of the Rings (1978 film) (screenplay contribution)
- Ringers: Lord of the Fans (interviewed)
Convention appearances[]
- Mythcon IV (1973)
- Mythcon XXXII (2001)
