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How the Swiss Alps Shaped Tolkien’s Middle-Earth

John Howe explains how J.R.R. Tolkien’s 1911 trek through the Swiss Alps, particularly the Lauterbrunnen valley, became one of the deepest visual inspirations for Middle-earth. He describes how landscapes imprint themselves emotionally rather than consciously, influencing both Tolkien’s writings and his own artwork for The Lord of the Rings. Howe reflects on the nature of inspiration, the importance of emotional connection to real landscapes, and why fantasy art needs both photographic accuracy and lived experience to achieve “credible imagination.” Note: The illustration used in this video’s thumbnail was generated with AI and does not represent or replicate the artwork of John Howe. Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube:    • The Lord Of The Rings, Nature and Switzerl...   Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/27nm... The Getting Serious podcast is presented by Greater Geneva Bern area (GGBa), the investment promotion agency for Western Switzerland. Its mission is to provide support to foreign companies allowing them to get established quickly and develop their activities in the region. Find out more: Website: https://www.ggba.swiss Twitter:   / ggba_invest   LinkedIn:   / invest-western-switzerland