In February 2019, Oxford University hosted an exclusive panel discussion at The Morgan Library & Museum exploring the enduring legacy of J.R.R. Tolkien. The event brought together Jeff Bezos and Simon Tolkien at a significant moment for the Tolkien estate, as Amazon was then in the early stages of developing its landmark series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.

The photography documents this high-level dialogue between the University’s academic leadership and the industry figures tasked with translating Tolkien’s work for a modern audience. The coverage emphasizes the atmosphere of the Morgan Library and the interactions between the Tolkien family and the Amazon founder, capturing a moment where literary stewardship met global enterprise. Documented with the discretion required for such a sensitive cultural juncture, the work serves as a record of the intellectual and strategic foundations behind one of the most significant media projects of the decade.