Tolkien 2005 Committee

Malcolm is ebullient; mad even. Why else would he do this… (again!). Ssh! Don't tell, but he likes driving boxes of books round the country – especially if it involves food, beer and laughter and friends at the other end! (You could add a roaring fire, cheese, a castle and good sunsets if you like, though water hot upon the back and a shoulder massage after carrying all those boxes is ideal, if rare!)

He first read the books in 1979 and joined the society in 1980 but only read the magazines – didn't attend anything. His first Society event was as the Tolkien Society Sales Officer at Oxonmoot in 1989, so a jump in the Deep End! He has run the Tolkien Society's Sales operation and Oxonmoot Dealers Rooms ever since, including at the 1992 Tolkien Centenary Conference. Indeed, in the immortal misquoted words of Victor Kiam, "The sales operation did so well, we created the Company", and now has a 16-page catalogue of goods that is sent worldwide.

His many roles include Shire-style running of a smallholding amidst the mountains of North Wales, computerized warehousing and distribution for a Supermarket chain, running own Fantasy Bookstore called The Book-Wyrm, and working in the mobile phone industry dealing with technical and customer related issues. Strangely, his degree is in Town Planning. He lives with a black & white cat and is not a postman!

Say hallo at The Tolkien Society sales stand in the Dealers Room and remember that old Klingon adage:

"Today is a good day to buy!"

May your cheque books always be with you and your money never run out!

He also knows where to get a good chilli and real ale nearby!