Of course, not all anime fans are young. People of all ages enjoy this unique art form.

One study of its popularity projected that worldwide market is approaching $100 billion, in US funds. That's a lot! This includes films, television, DVDs, tshirts, trading cards, and other merchandise.

Anime posters are among merchandise that is growing in popularity. Inexpensive, easy to ship, and creating an environment in whatever space is available, they offer fans a way to immerse themselves in realm of imagination.

The theatrical releases were widely acclaimed (The Return of King won eleven Oscars), and DVD versions of Lord of Rings are even better, including about eleven hours of material beyond what was shown in theaters. The popularity of books has reached new heights since films came out.

Naturally, people have created many items that can evoke this image-rich world, such as Lord of Ring posters. Whether you are reminded of Middle Earth by a poster or map on your wall or simply hold memories in your mind, you'll be touched by great dramas which have meaning for us all.