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The Lord of the Rings Illustrated (Tolkien Illustrated Editions) Hardcover – November 16, 2021

by J. R. R. Tolkien (Author)
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A very special edition of J. R. R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, The Lord of the Rings, gorgeously illustrated throughout in color by the author himself with the complete text printed in two colors, plus sprayed edges and a ribbon bookmark.

Since it was first published in 1954, The Lord of the Rings has been a book people have treasured. Steeped in unrivaled magic and otherworldliness, Tolkien's sweeping fantasy and epic adventure has touched the hearts of young and old alike. More than 150 million copies of its many editions have been sold around the world, and occasional collectors’ editions become prized and valuable items of publishing.

This one-volume, jacketed hardcover edition contains the complete text, fully corrected and reset, which is printed in red and black and features, for the very first time, thirty color illustrations, maps and sketches drawn by Tolkien himself as he composed this epic work. These include the pages from the Book of Mazarbul, marvelous facsimiles created by Tolkien to accompany the famous ‘Bridge of Khazad-dum’ chapter. Also appearing are two removable fold-out maps drawn by Christopher Tolkien revealing all the detail of Middle-earth.

Sympathetically packaged to reflect the classic look of the first edition, this new edition of the bestselling hardback will prove irresistible to collectors and new fans alike.

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  1. Print length
    1248 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    William Morrow
  4. Publication date
    November 16, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 2.75 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0358653037
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0358653035
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J.R.R. Tolkien (1892–1973) was a distinguished academic, though he is best known for writing The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, plus other stories and essays. His books have been translated into over sixty languages and have sold many millions of copies worldwide.

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J.R.R. Tolkien was born on 3rd January 1892. After serving in the First World War, he became best known for The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, selling 150 million copies in more than 40 languages worldwide. Awarded the CBE and an honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University, he died in 1973 at the age of 81.

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  • Nano
    5.0 out of 5 stars As it was intended by Tolkein. Bougie book construction.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2025
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    I decided to re-read the Lord of the Rings for the first time in a long time. I love how this book combines the three previous boos of the "trilogy" into a single book, as the author intended. The book itself is printed on nice stock that is decorated with elvish texts middle-earth (which I do not know how to read). The included maps fold out 4X the book are are well illustrated and printed.

    Having already read the story a couple of times before, the quality of the printing (noted above), and the absence of my impetuousness to learn how it ends, allowed me to immerse myself and enjoy the story. I really appreciated the Tolkiens' original illustrations and extra notes.

    The story is an amazing journey thorough a snippet of Tolkien's world, describing the toils of Frodo Baggins to destroy the evil One Ring, and a shifting world of magic, lore, fear, political intrigue, and deeply complex, 4-dimensional characters that seem real. There are many reviews of this book that far surpass my ability to do it justice.
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  • Spectre Bravo
    5.0 out of 5 stars CD Audiobook and Rob Inglis...Spectacular so far!!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2011
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    I just got the CD audiobook version of the Lord of the Rings Complete Gift Set, unabridged. It contains 46 CDs (I think it was 46?) and contains all 3 books in the Lord of the Rings series (Fellowship of the Ring, Two Towers, Return of the King). I double checked that all the discs worked and then listened to the first 3 chapters. I'm super excited to say the least!

    I won't try to discuss the actual books themselves as I don't feel qualified at this point and that discussion is probably better suited for a different venue. But this audiobook version is wonderful. Rob Inglis does a great job narrating and really makes the characters come alive. His voice is perfectly suited to match the mood of the book (in my opinion at least) and he does a great job of not droning on. He even does a darn good job of slightly changing voices for different characters. A tough chore I would think. His accent matches the feel of the story and its nice to hear him pronounce some of the harder names in the book (both character and location names).

    What else can I say? If your a Tolkien/LoTR fan and are in the market for an audiobook version...this is it. 100% perfect! You will not be disappointed.

    EDIT (4/5/2012): I've now completed the first book (yes, it took me a long time but I only listen to small sections of the book at a time while at work) and I am more impressed now than ever with this recorded version! Rob Inglis truly brings this book to life and I cannot rave enough about how enjoyable it is to hear him read this story. His character voices and moods are consistent throughout the book which really adds to the feel of the story. Rob's voice combined with his wonderful characterization pulls me into the story and I have caught myself more than once actually moving in sync with the actions of the book. For instance, Rob will describe how Frodo turned his head quickly to catch the stare of Boromir and because I have been so drawn into his reading, I have caught myself moving my head to the side as if I was looking to meet Boromir's stare. This may sound stupid or corny...in fact it sounds kinda corny to me...but I can honestly say I have never been this engrossed in a story before and it's really cool stuff.

    Another stand-out point in my opinion is that Rob sings the songs throughout the book as they come up and he does a fairly good job of staying in character. I'm not particularly impressed by or excited about the singing but since the songs are part of the story, it's nice that he sings the songs as opposed to just speaking the lyrics.

    Again, I give the Rob Inglis, unabridged audiobook version of the LOtR trilogy 5+ stars! It's rare for me to say this (just ask my wife) but this audiobook is everything I wanted it to be and more. I paid my money and I feel I got much more than what I expected to get. In my opinion, the LoTR story is one of the most epic good vs. evil story lines of all time...possibly the best ever! And Rob Inglis does an epic job of bringing this story to life. I would definitely recommend this audiobook to anyone...especially LoTR fans. It is well worth the price and I don't think any LoTR, fantasy or fiction fan would be disappointed.

    EDIT (11/15/2012): I just completed the second book, "The Two Towers", and have started the third book. And WOW!! The second book was better than the first! Didn't think that my enjoyment with this set would grow over time but it has. Looking back, I got this set circa 10/2011 and since then I have only gained more and more appreciation for the set. My enjoyment has only grown over time and I feel it's even a better deal now than it was back then. The entertainment value is through the roof. My advice...don't hesitate...save money if you have to and buy this set. It will be one of your best purchases ever!!!
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  • deudad
    5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece that may never be topped
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2011
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    Lord of the Rings is one of the greatest literary contributions to mankind. I have yet to see a book, or set of books, written as well with the amount of depth that Tolkien has put into this work.

    I'm first going to go through address each aspect of The Lord of the Rings, critiquing each of them as I go.

    The story is can both be described as very complex, or very simple. On this alone, I would give the book five stars. The entire story is summed up in one sentence: How Frodo Baggins rid Middle-earth of the Ring of Power. Then again, there is far more depth to it than that. There are literally hundreds of subplots, both implied and obvious. There are subplots involving main characters like Aragorn and Gandalf, and others including stories that go only mentioned briefly, like that of the balrog, or Treebeard, dwarves, and elves. Stories are alluded to and told that only hint at the depth of the world, Middle-earth, that Tolkien has created. The plot proceeds following a few storylines, the ultimate goal being to destroy the Ring of Power in Mount Doom. Along the way we meet a myriad of other characters, from half-main characters, like Eomer, to ones that are only touched on, like a few orcs. The story here is just so big, that it can't even be contained in the pages that J.R.R. Tolkien has used to write it.

    The interesting fact is that despite the complexity of the story, Tolkien presents it in such a way that all of the different aspects of the story flow together fluidly. So much so that it seems like the story is relatively simple. And that only continues to prove that Tolkien really knows how to write a good story.

    That brings me to my second point. The characters. Because there are so many stories involved in this one big story, and so many characters involved, you'd think that there wouldn't be much time for characterization, but it's just the opposite. Tolkien takes the time to develop each and every character involved, and the hinted stories and subplots only go to enhance this. With all of the back stories, we get to know more about the characters, and what they do later on in the book causes them to stay true to who they are, based on what they've already done. Suffice to say, Tolkien is a master of characterization.

    Moving onto Tolkien's writing style. It is absolutely flawless. His descriptions are masterful, and he doesn't fall into any of the usual faults that many authors fall into. Tolkien doesn't stop the action to use descriptions; he uses the action to channel the descriptions. His writing flows extremely well, and he moves the story steadily along while keeping consistent pacing, which is a very important aspect of any story. I really like how Tolkien allows the story to enhance his writing style. The grand landscapes, the epic battles. He captures the very essence of Middle-earth.

    That's not to say he only writes on a grand scale. His writing is nearly perfect down to the simple scenes that involve interaction between characters. I especially like the relationship between Sam and Frodo. Tolkien goes from long passages of beautiful descriptions, to quick sentences of action. He is just as adept at writing lengthy scenes where little action occurs as he is at bringing dramatic battle scenes to life.

    That brings me to how Tolkien handles dialogue. There are many passages where Tolkien uses long passages in dialogue to convey information while using only simple dialogue tags to portray the action. Some may say that the long passages are boring and detract from the story, but I say it only goes to enhance the story and create even better character development. Each character has his or her own voice, and each talk differently. This added with the action taking place in the short sentences between dialogue allows the scene to flow easily with the action never stopping while we still get to know whatever information needs to be conveyed.

    Tolkien writes with a certain depth that I haven't seen in many other authors. Very few people can capture the essence of a story like he could. Tolkien had a gift, and he utilized it well. He wrote from his heart, and when authors write from their true feelings, it comes out more real than someone who, say, writes simply for money. The book as a whole is simply an almost flawless example of how books should be written. Not only does Lord of the Rings have just a good story and characters, Tolkien created numerous biblical parallels. This makes a work of fiction really come alive and feel much more relevant.

    Lord of the Rings is the type of book that can be read numerous times. Whoever has not read Lord of the Rings should begin right now. It's worth the time put into it. I see no way for this to disappoint, if you are someone who knows a good story when you see one.

    There's a reason this is a classic and has gained worldwide fame and approval.
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  • NorthernSage
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book,good seller.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 16, 2025
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    Brilliant showed up so fast said it would take a week took a few days. No dent bumps etc.. very impressed.
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  • Monika
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful edition
    Reviewed in Poland on July 22, 2025
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    Beautiful edition, I only regret not buying it sooner. I had reservations regarding the size, and especially how the pages will open, but unnecessarily.
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  • Berta
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in Ireland on August 9, 2025
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    Beautiful edition!
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  • Maria Krasko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great experience with the seller, boxed delivery very clean and cared
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on March 25, 2025
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    Fabulous book
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  • Vittorio
    5.0 out of 5 stars Edizione deluxe in lingua originale
    Reviewed in Italy on February 22, 2022
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    Arrivato in soli due giorni con Prime. Non allego foto o video perché ve ne sono abbastanza con le altre recensioni. Il volume, oltre ad essere avvolto nella pellicola, arriva inserito in una scatola blu raffigurante le Porte di Durin (potete vedere la foto in una delle recensioni; attenzione, vi è un apertura nella parte opposta alle Porte di Durin, per poter estrarre il volume, io purtroppo ho aperto dalla parte sbagliata strappando un po' la scatola). La scatola blu è arrivata un po' rovinata agli angoli ma non strappata, se dovesse arrivarvi così non preoccupatevi perché in pratica è un ulteriore protezione per il volume. Infatti, nonostante la scatola si muovesse all'interno del pacco Amazon, il volume è arrivato intonso. Passando invece al volume, è un edizione davvero di lusso (vi è anche quella extra lusso che sarebbe quella rossa che si vede in alcune recensioni, ma non è quella che arriva, fidatevi della foto dell'annuncio). La sovraccoperta non è bianca come potrebbe sembrare ma è grigio chiarissimo. All'interno del volume vi sono due mappe (stampate su una carta-cartoncino di qualità da poter incorniciare): la mappa della Terra di Mezzo e una mappa più ravvicinata di Gondor, Rohan e una parte di Mordor. Carta delle pagine morbida e patinata, non debole. Una bellissima edizione, considerabile definitiva al momento (ancora più definitiva è quella extra-lusso). Si spera arrivi anche in Italia. Se può interessare, l'altezza del volume è un po' più bassa rispetto ai volumi Deluxe italiani de Lo Hobbit e de Il Silmarillion ma non sfigura affatto. Una piccolissima, trascurabile, insignificante pecca del volume arrivatomi: un angolino delle pagine colorate di rosso non è stato colorato ma è sicuramente un errore solo della mia copia che comunque non sostituirò.
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