The Lord of the Rings Deluxe Illustrated by the Author: A Fully Illustrated Version of the Classic Fantasy Novels (Tolkien Illustrated Editions)

I was very happy with the quality of this one. It looks great on the shelf and seems to be well made. I also had a copy of the Hobbit Deluxe and returned it because the gold lettering was literally falling off and the leather was tacky. Not so with this one.

For Tolkien fans, this is a beautiful edition of his most popular and enduring work in a gorgeous and thoughtful package. Yes, the book is smaller than you might be expecting but it also oozes love for the creator from every stitch. The book's binding, the hard leather sleeve, the included extras, and the introduction of all Tolkien's original artwork made me feel like i am looking through a museum piece. I seriously think this is well put together enough to be an heirloom for my children. I previously owned the LotR edition that was illustrated by John Howe and Alan Lee. It was a truly beautiful book but i even prefer this to that. For one thing, the binding is much better here and i feel like this version will last through many readings without any wear and tear. It is also smaller, making it easier to take with you on planes and such. There is something special here though, in my opinion, almost ethereal (and, yes, i realize how pretentious that sounds). With the addition of the Professor's art throughout, i almost feel like i am in his study with him as he creates this masterpiece. Reading his words exactly as his imagination intended readers to experience his Middle Earth. There is no doubt that the book is an investment, but this edition is a work of art in more than one way. You can tell this was made with love by people who love and respect JRR Tolkien. For the fans, indeed.

Exceeded all expectations! Now is the time to buy - Amazon put a deep discount on these that you shouldn't pass up if you have this on your purchase radar. Chances are you've already watched the review videos so all I will add is that these look even better in hand. Printed and Bound in Italy, these are now selling in 2nd or 3rd printings. The book ships in a nice shrink wrap and packed in a dedicated protective box by the publisher. Amazon wrapped it nicely before shipping it in their own box. This ensured the book arrived in perfect condition. I was worried that at such a discounted price that the book might be a warehouse leftover or in less than optimal condition, but I was very happy to find everything perfectly mint. Great book at a great price, and delivered with care.

amazing quality!! my fiancé has been wanting this for years so i finally bit the bullet & got it for him! he’s reading it to our son daily 🥹

Size specs are for the packaging box. Comes in a beautiful packaging box with Middle-Earth map, which is inside an Amazon box. Other reviewers complaining about Amazon shipping, not the item. Inappropriate. I find it hard to believe this book could be damaged in shipping as it is in a slipcase, which is in a tight cushioned box, which is in an Amazon shipping box. I am a verified buyer. This is the US edition of the 2021 UK Deluxe edition quarter leather bound. Only copyright page is different. The content is same as 2021 Illustrated edition I own. Has 2 maps not attached. Has 1 letter filled with 3 leafs. Has 1 cardboard piece with Aragorn letter to Samwise from History of Middle-Earth book 9 version of Epilogue to LotR. Paper is cream, with headers and some bolded words in red ink. Gilded page edges. Smyth-sewn binding. Stays open better than my 2021 Illustrated edition due to leather spine, and doesn’t have the weird dustjacket. Includes Foreword, intro to 2nd edition, prologue intro to hobbits, entire LotR, Appendices, and Index. With attachments as above. Will probably make this my reading copy due to nice spine.

This book is amazing! This is my first time reading the books. I know a lot of folks don’t read their copy but I am reading mine and I don’t see any printing defects. The paper feels high quality. A lot of books with gold gilding on the page edges tend to stick but the pages in my copy didn’t stick. The illustrations by the author are a nice touch. Two loose maps came with the book. I see that adding them to the book would have made this already large book even bigger. I don’t mind that they’re loose. The black fabric on the cover and back and the red leather spine feels extra premium. The box sleeve is very sturdy and the eye of Sauron aligned with the cutout perfectly.

This Lord of the Rings Deluxe Edition contains such brilliant illustrations from the author, Cool case. Solid quality book.

While the MSRP is incredibly steep, this edition has regular been on sale for roughly half price (bringing it in-line with other premium editions such as Easton Press), making it a very solid buy. The paper quality is excellent, the 2-color print is crisp and clear, and the illustrations are high quality transfers of Tolkien's own sketches, drawings, and paintings. Typically, I am averse to single-volume editions of LOTR from a practical standpoint, but this book is built to handle its size and is meant to be read. The spine is not overly tight, as many other recent HC books, and the binding is very nice. The book lays open to whatever page you turn it to without supplying additional pressure. I do wish it had been fully leather instead of quarter-bound, but the cloth is also nice, along with the cover boards. The slipcase is incredibly thick-walled and sturdy. The gilt edges are also well-done; certainly they are not just for show. My only complaint is with the presentation of some of the extras. It would have been nice to have a dedicated place or compartment in the slipcase or book for the leaves, maps, and King's Letter. All in all, however, it is a testament to the fact that high-quality manufacture CAN still take place. I will be getting the matching Silmarillion soon, and I hope HC decides to make an edition of The Hobbit along the same lines.

Wydanie bardzo ładne, niestety wykonane słabo. Podobny poziom byłby z grubsza akceptowalny w przypadku książek za 50 zł, ale nie za 1000. Wystąpiłem do sprzedawcy o wymianę, zobaczymy jak będzie prezentował się nowy egzemplarz.

Uma pena ser tão caro, mas indico pra qualquer um que seja muito fã de O Senhor dos Anéis. Vale muito a pena ter essa obra tão linda na sua coleção.

Ich habe lange gesucht und je mehr gesucht wird, umso mehr findet man über die unterschiedlichen Ausgaben heraus. Ich persönlich würde mich schon als großer Fan von Tolkiens Welt beschreiben und wollte aus diesem Grund auch eine Ganz besondere Ausgabe seines wohl bekanntesten Werkes im Regal haben. Ich habe lange Berichte über die Vorzüge und Defizite der unterschiedlichen Übersetzungen gelesen und dabei ist mir klar geworden, dass es der Originaltext werden muss. Als diese Entscheidung gefallen war, habe ich auf diversen Wegen versucht herauszufinden, welche Fassungen auch die Anhänge beinhalten. Ich war überrascht, dass lange nicht alle Ausgaben über die Anhänge verfügten. Auch war ich mir lange Zeit nicht darüber im Klaren in welcher Ausführung - (Illustrationen etc) Aber Als ich diese Ausgabe gesehen hatte, waren die Zweifel relativ schnell ausradiert. Originaltext, Zusätzliche Gimmicks und Karten - und dann auch noch mit den Illustrationen aus Tolkiens eigener Hand. Was will man als Fan mehr? Es gab nur ein Problem: Beinhaltet diese Prachtausgabe die anhänge zum Herrn der Ringe- Eine Eindeutige Antwort war nicht zu finden - also habe ich diverse Buchhändler befrag und sogar Fan-Seiten via Instagram angeschrieben, welche das Buch in einem Kurzen Reel vorgestellt hatten. Aber: Suprise... Keine Antwort. Irgendwann hatte ich genug und habe es auf Gut Glück mit dem Hintergedanken bestellt, dass ich es Ohne Anhänge wieder zurück schicken würde... Kurz um an jeden, der auch nach dieser doch Recht Essentiellen Information Sucht: Sämtliche Appendices (Anhänge) sind in diesem Prachtband enthalten.

Pricey but very much worth it, will make a fabulous addition to my Tolkien library

Esta edición de The Lord of the Rings es una auténtica preciosidad. Está muy cuidada, tiene presencia y se nota que está pensada como una pieza de coleccionista más que como una edición normal (hasta la caja exterior que protege el libro tiene impreso el mapa de la tierra media). Eso sí, el precio es algo alto, así que la recomendaría sobre todo a fans de Tolkien o a quien valore este tipo de ediciones especiales.