Lord Of The Rings Tolkien Illustrated Book Is Only $30 At Amazon Right Now Tolkien's classic fantasy novel is on sale for its Prime Day price, and you don't need to be a member to buy it
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The Tolkien Illustrated Edition of The Lord of the Rings is still on sale for its Prime Day price at Amazon. Fans can snag the $90 edition of the legendary fantasy novel for only $30. This deal was exclusive to Prime members during last week's sale, but now anyone can take advantage of this offer. The 1,248-page single-volume hardcover includes dozens of illustrations by the author as well as an assortment of premium flourishes like sprayed edges and removable maps.
The Deluxe Editions of The Silmarillion Illustrated and The Hobbit Illustrated are also on sale for their Prime Day prices. These deals had actually disappeared shortly after the sale started, so we can't imagine they will stick around for long. The Hobbit Deluxe Special Edition is $77.57 (was $195) and The Silmarillion Deluxe Special Edition is only $55.34 (was $190).
Tolkien Illustrated Editions
- The Lord of the Rings (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $30 (
$90) - The Hobbit (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $41 (
$75) - The Silmarillion (Tolkien Illustrated Edition) -- $39.78 (
$75) - The Lord of the Rings: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition -- $139.49 (
$250) - The Hobbit: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition -- $77.57 (
$195) - The Silmarillion: Tolkien Illustrated Deluxe Special Edition -- $55.34 (
$195)
The Lord of the Rings Illustrated is a single-volume hardcover containing all three parts of Tolkien's masterwork: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King.
This edition 30 pencil sketches, full-color illustrations, and maps drawn by Tolkien scattered throughout its 1,178 pages. This unique feature makes this edition a worthwhile addition to any Tolkien collection, even if you already own a version filled with the sublime artwork by renowned Tolkien artist Alan Lee.
Tolkien's illustrations might be the main draw for most fans, but this complete, unabridged edition also benefits from a few eye-catching design choices. It has red-sprayed page edges adorned with Elvish script, gold foil trim with Elvish and Dwarvish lettering on the dust jacket, and the Eye of Sauron is stamped on the cover. A built-in ribbon bookmark adds to the premium aesthetic.
You'll find two fold-out maps, one tucked inside each cover, created by Christopher Tolkien.
The Deluxe Special Edition includes additional inserts and has cloth board covers, a clothbound slipcase, and the ribbed binding is quarterbound in leather. It's no longer on sale for its Prime Day price, but you can get it for $139.49 (was $250).
See at AmazonNote: The Hobbit Illustrated was $27.43 during Amazon's Prime Day sale.
The Hobbit Illustrated follows the same general design principles, so it looks great next to The Lord of the Rings Illustrated on a shelf.
This 273-page hardcover includes the complete text of Tolkien's beloved prelude to LOTR. Though significantly shorter, The Hobbit Illustrated actually has more of Tolkien's artwork. There are over 50 sketches, maps, and color illustrations created by Tolkien while drafting Bilbo Baggins' adventure.
The Hobbit's pages are sprayed blue and features Dwarvish script on the side and along the gold-foil edges of the dust jacket. A circular emblem featuring The Misty Mountains is stamped on the front cover.
This edition also comes with a pair of fold-out inserts: Thror's Map and the Map of Wilderland. Both of these maps were drawn by the author.
See at AmazonThe Silmarillion's Tolkien Illustrated is discounted to $39.78 (was $75) at Amazon, the same price it was during Prime Day. Select shoppers, including those who live in the Midwest, can get an additional 25% off by clicking the coupon box below the price. With the extra discount, you'll only pay $29.83.
The Silmarillion Illustrated is a 358-page hardcover with a dark blue dust jacket and lime green edges with white lettering in Tengwar script. It has silver-foil trim running along the top and bottom of the dust jacket. The flower image stamped on the cover represents Luthien's Heraldic Device.
Like the other two Tolkien Illustrated Editions, The Silmarillion has dozens of sketches, maps, and drawings interspersed throughout the text. You can mark your spot with a ribbon bookmark and refer to the pair of fold-out maps when reading about regions in Middle-earth where some of the stories take place. The maps are pretty interesting because you can compare Tolkien's Map of The Silmarillion to Christopher Tolkien's expanded and more detailed version: Map of Beleriand and the Lands to the North.
The Silmarillion was the first posthumously published Tolkien book. If you haven't read it, just know that it is markedly different from Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Edited by Christopher Tolkien and Guy Gavriel Kay, The Silmarillion is a collection of myths created by the author while developing the exhaustive backstory of Middle-earth. It has become a classic in its own right.
If you only read one Tolkien book beyond LOTR and The Hobbit, The Silmarillion should be the one. It's also a good predictor as to whether you'd enjoy the daunting 12-volume series known as The History of Middle-earth.
See at AmazonUpcoming Lord of the Rings & The Hobbit Illustrated Box Set
There's no shortage of display-worthy editions of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, and soon fans will have another option. Releasing October 14 as the seventh box set in publisher William Morrow's gorgeous series of Tolkien hardcover collections, The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Illustrated is available to preorder for $139.50 (was $150) at Amazon. It contains the Centenary Edition of The Lord of the Rings in three volumes and the 60th Anniversary Edition of The Hobbit. The reversible dust jackets and display box feature scenic landscape art by Alan Lee. Watercolor illustrations by Lee are included throughout all four volumes.
As mentioned, this will be the seventh Tolkien box set with this aesthetic published by William Morrow. Last year, the publisher released four History of Middle-earth Box Sets. Three of these sets are on sale for extremely good prices right now. In June, Tolkien Myths and Legends hit store shelves, and next month fans can get an eye-catching new edition of The Great Tales of Middle-earth.
J.R.R. Tolkien Hardcover Book Box Set Series (2024-25)
- The History of Middle-earth Box Set 1 (4 Books) -- $46 (
$125) - The History of Middle-earth Box Set 2 (3 Books) -- $47.65 (
$100) - The History of Middle-earth Box Set 3 (4 Books) -- $70.72 (
$125) - The History of Middle-earth Box Set 4 (4 Books) -- $43.72 (
$125) - Tolkien Myths and Legends Box Set (4 Books) -- $78 (
$125) - The Great Tales of Middle-earth Box Set (2025) (3 Books) -- $104.15 (
$125) | Releases August 19 - The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings Illustrated Box Set (4 Books) -- $139.50 (
$150) | Releases October 14
The new Lord of the Rings Illustrated box set is arriving almost exactly a year after the remastered edition of the 1992 Lord of the Rings box set. The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated retailed for $325 at launch, but it's now available for $179. This version carries a more understated look, with a custom cloth board slipcase and quarterbound blue leather bindings. Unlike the upcoming set, this one does not include The Hobbit.
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The Lord of the Rings Amazon Prime Day DealsThis story originally appeared on: GameSpot - Author:UK GAG
